e.s.i. 's Dr. Kilimitzoglou on Tooth Development and Oral Health
e.s.i. 's Dr. Kilimitzoglou on Tooth Development and Oral Health
By The Wave Agency
In the words of e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry’s Dr. Kilimitzoglou, “Miners brought canaries into the coal mine because it had an accurate yet, sometimes sad way of predicting disaster. The mouth has a similar ability to predict a person’s overall wellbeing…”
Dr. K is widely experienced in the oral health field, and makes sure that this experience is implemented through every level of e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry, allowing for the practice to emphasize patient comfort, education, and satisfaction. Your mouth’s health serves as an indicator of your overall bodily health, and allows for dental practitioners as well as those in the health community to understand your overall health better.
“Teeth may have dark spots, white spots, stripes, bands or internal stains,” writes Dr. Kilimitzoglou in his book, Speaking the Tooth. He compares teeth to trees, considering that there are ways to tell through scars, damage, and other indicators how well one’s oral health is being treated. “By knowing exactly when teeth develop we can go back in time and figure out what these tooth scars tell us.”
It is widely understood that one’s development in their youth can affect anything from tooth placement to gum health. There can be found, as a result, markings on teeth based on health during one’s toddler-years. “Oftentimes well water will have high levels of fluoride, calcium or magnesium and these can affect tooth development…” Dr. K continues, stating that where one grows up is an important factor in future tooth health and their permanent structure.
Naturally, one must also consider the impact of their health in their adult years on their teeth and gums. Acidic diets are a key cause of tooth decay, cavities, and other oral health issues. It is important to keep your teeth clear of extraneous acids, and to brush and floss regularly in order to keep bacteria at bay.
Dr. K and the e.s.i. team area ready to take on all of your oral health needs. Schedule an appointment today!
