Branson Implant Dentistry Practitioner Warns Dental Decay is on the Rise

May 21, 2010 - PRLog -- Branson, MO -- Dental decay is on the rise among American children, teens and young adults. But, given the advantages of modern technology and dental techniques why should that be?  One reason is that in U.S., we are de-fluoridating our lifestyle, warn the dentists at the Branson dentist office of Barnett-Davis Dental Group.  
“In the 1950s, fluoride started being added to water supplies as a means of preventing cavities.  
As a result, the decay rate among children was drastically reduced,” says Dr. Tracy Davis, a Branson cosmetic dentistry practitioner. Adding fluoride to tap water is estimated to cost 94 cents per person per year – an incredibly cost effective way to make Americans healthier by actually preventing the disease process of tooth decay.

“Water fluoridation provides a wide range of health benefits,” says Dr. Kelly Barnett, a Branson implant dentistry (http://www.barnettdavisdental.com/) and veneers provider. “Tooth decay can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. So, preventing cavities actually prevents a number of other diseases and promotes overall good health conditions.”

Dental cavities affect 60–90% of school-age children and most adults. Studies estimate that children develop 18%-40% fewer cavities when water fluoridation is added to the protection of toothpaste and other sources of fluoride. “Water fluoridation particularly benefits disadvantaged and vulnerable children who may not be getting proper dental care,” points out Dr. Marc Barnett, from the Branson dentistry practice of Barnett-Davis Dental Group.

But, today most children and adults drink filtered or bottled water that takes out the added fluoride protection – or they consume other beverages such as sugary juices and sodas. This has contributed to a rise in decay among American children. “We aren’t taking advantage of this free source of protection in our water supply – and one of the most successful public health efforts of the 20th Century,” says Dr. Kelly Barnett, a Branson dentist (http://www.barnettdavisdental.com/blog/).  
So put down that bottled water, get a cold glass from the tap, and, of course, visit your dentist regularly.

Learn More:
To learn more about the Branson dentists of the Barnett-Davis Dental Group, visit barnettdavisdental.com or call (417) 581-3600.

About the Barnett-Davis Dental Group:
Located in the Branson, MO area, Drs. Barnett and Davis practice cosmetic dentistry as well as a full range of general dentistry – everything from implant dentistry to preventive dental care to veneers to the full range of cosmetic dentistry. They want their patients’ beautiful smiles to last for a lifetime.

The Branson dentists at Barnett-Davis Dental Group employ the latest technological advances to improve their patients’ level of comfort and the accuracy of diagnosis and preventive treatments. Intra-oral cameras and digital computerized imaging (instead of traditional x-rays) help the dentists educate their patients in preventive and interceptive dentistry before major problems or tooth loss occurs. Drill-less, needle-free fillings also make a visit to the Branson dentists at Barnett-Davis Dental Group comfortable.

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Dr. Tracy Davis and her partners are provide cosmetic dentistry services such as dental implants, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, dental filling and teeth whitening throughout the Missouri including, Springfield, Ozark, Nixa and Rogersville.