Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics
In addition to Orthodontic Health Month, Dental Hygiene Month, Pumpkin Carving, Halloween Fun, Fall leaves, and everything else October has to offer, it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's important we take the time and effort to help spread awareness to save more lives of women around the world.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Did you know you may be 11 times more likely to develop breast cancer if you have poor oral health or gum disease? (Total Health)
In general, gum disease causes inflammation, a marker for generalized ill-health. The inflammation is due to bacteria that forms plaque on the gums and teeth. This same bacteria can result in the Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegatocirus - both of which can contribute to the incidence of breast cancer.
This is why regular dental visits are important to monitor the health and condition of your teeth and gums.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month we have "Gone Pink" at all of our locations. We are using disposable 'pink' products to support Breast Cancer Awareness and research with some of the cost of the items being donated to Susan G Komen.
So to all the survivors and fighters, we are with you!
How are you helping spread awareness? Share with us on our Facebook page!
Image Source: Google / Susan G. Komen
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