Have you been in for your regular dental check-up lately? Don’t put it off. I emphasize the importance of every patient having a dental check up and exam every six months (and absolutely no less than once a year!) because it not only helps make sure your teeth are staying healthy, and dental problems are fixed early, it helps keep your whole body healthy too.  When there is a problem or an infection in your mouth, it can spread and affect the rest of your body as well. Periodontal disease, for example, has been proven to contribute to inflammatory issues, strokes, heart attacks and has even been linked to pancreatic cancer, one of the most dangerous cancers known today. We also check your mouth for the earliest signs of oral cancer – a cancer check that is just as crucial as any of your other cancer screenings. Oral cancer usually doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms until it is quite advanced, so regular screenings could actually save your life! Don’t wait, call me, Dr. Todd Davis, at 404-255-7500, to schedule your next exam and screening.