Along with brushing twice and flossing once per day, limiting your sugar intake, and consuming dentist-approved foods, scheduling biannual dental visits is key to maintaining a healthy, heppy smile. During these visits, your teeth are cleaned and your dentist does a thorough examination of your mouth. But you’re probably asking yourself, “Why does my dentist take my blood pressure?” Read on to learn how this extra step is beneficial to patients.
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