Proper oral hygiene can help men stay healthy
SINCE June is Men''s Health Month, what better time to help the men we know and love remember to take a little time to care for themselves, too? Unfortunately, recent studies show that men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, as well as their oral health. In fact, men are less likely than women to seek preventative dental care and will often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. Because oral health directly affects overall health, here are four tips to help men stay healthy throughout the year, and, hopefully, for many more years to come. Four ways men can maintain good overall health 1. Get an oral cancer screening Research shows that men have a higher risk of developing oral cancer, particularly over the age of 45. The good news is that, the earlier it''s detected, oral cancer is treatable. In fact, 80 to 90 per cent of patients who are diagnosed with oral cancer and treated early survive. 2. Schedule a dental cleaning and exam Believe it or not, when it comes to neglecting their oral health, overall, men do a pretty good job of it.
Proper oral hygiene can help men stay healthy
SINCE June is Men''s Health Month, what better time to help the men we know and love remember to take a little time to care for themselves, too? Unfortunately, recent studies show that men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, as well as their oral health. In fact, men are less likely than women to seek preventative dental care and will often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. Because oral health directly affects overall health, here are four tips to help men stay healthy throughout the year, and, hopefully, for many more years to come. Four ways men can maintain good overall health 1. Get an oral cancer screening Research shows that men have a higher risk of developing oral cancer, particularly over the age of 45. The good news is that, the earlier it''s detected, oral cancer is treatable. In fact, 80 to 90 per cent of patients who are diagnosed with oral cancer and treated early survive. 2. Schedule a dental cleaning and exam Believe it or not, when it comes to neglecting their oral health, overall, men do a pretty good job of it.