Whole Body Wellness
Your Best Life Starts with a Healthy Smile
Good health really is the foundation of a great life! And your mouth is one of the main determiners of your oral health. My Rivertown Dentist is here to help you find your best smile, your best health, and the dynamic and joyful life you have always imagined!
Dr. Ashley Lee is highly trained and has been an influencer in the growing field of oral-systemic dentistry – dentistry that focuses on the connections between the health of your mouth and your overall wellbeing.
How Your Dentist Can Help You Stay Healthy
The Overlooked Role of Routine Dental Visits
Most people may not think about it, but the truth is, your dentist sees the inside of your mouth more often than any other health-care professional—maybe more than anyone at all, even you! Seeing your dentist regularly is a great opportunity to catch signs and changes in your oral health to predict and preempt issues like:
- Sleep apnea
- Oral and other cancers
- Eating disorders
- TMJ disorder
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Bruxism (clenching and grinding)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Systemic inflammation and sensitivities
- Yeast and bacterial overgrowth
- HIV/AIDS
- Osteoporosis
- Signs of Alzheimer’s
Overall Oral-Systemic Connection
How Dr. Lee’s Approach Supports Whole-Body Health
All of Dr. Lee’s dental services focus on supporting the overall oral-systemic connection – even her cosmetic services are designed for strength, balance, and confidence – but some of the things we offer our patients are especially helpful when it comes to making sure you stay as vibrantly healthy as possible. These include:
- Comprehensive exams with an oral-systemic emphasis
- Consistent cleanings and periodontal care to make sure the foundation of your oral health is in tip-top shape
- Nutritional and tobacco-cessation advice
- Counseling concerning how your medications affect your oral health
- A gentle touch and sedation options to overcome dental phobias for better health and lowered anxiety
- Strengthening and repairing options that build both your health and your smile
- Confidence-building treatments for improved self-esteem
- Early dentistry and pediatric care to build a lifetime of health
