[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":102},["ShallowReactive",2],{"notizie-en-cost-of-avoiding-the-dentist-out-of-fear":3},{"post":4,"body":31,"related":32},{"slug":5,"title":6,"date":7,"modified":8,"excerpt":9,"minutes":10,"image":11,"service":14,"en":15},"quanto-costa-aver-paura-del-dentista","Quanto costa aver paura del dentista?","2019-10-30","2021-05-09","Secondo una ricerca recente del Censis, oltre 17 milioni di italiani non si sottopongono a controlli annuali dal dentista per paura. I timori sono tanti, ma il principale è rappresentato dai costi da…",2,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":6},1200,628,null,{"slug":16,"title":17,"description":18,"excerpt":19,"minutes":10,"summary":20,"keywords":24,"imageAlt":30},"cost-of-avoiding-the-dentist-out-of-fear","What Does Fear of the Dentist Really Cost You?","Over 17 million Italians skip yearly dental check-ups out of fear. Learn what avoiding the dentist can cost your health, from periodontitis to diabetes.","According to a recent survey by Censis, more than 17 million Italians do not go for annual dental check-ups because they are afraid. There are many fears, but the main one is the cost of any…",[21,22,23],"According to a Censis survey, more than 17 million Italians skip annual dental check-ups out of fear, mainly of the cost of treatment.","Untreated periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and, in recent studies, osteoporosis.","Regular dental check-ups and at least one professional dental cleaning a year, together with good daily oral hygiene, help keep your own teeth for longer.",[25,26,27,28,29],"fear of the dentist","dental anxiety cost","skipping dental check-ups","periodontitis and diabetes","why regular dental visits matter","Anxious patient thinking about a visit to the dentist","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>According to a recent survey by \u003Cstrong>Censis\u003C\u002Fstrong>, more than 17 million Italians do not go for annual dental check-ups because they are afraid. There are many fears, but the main one is the cost of any treatment. But how much can it cost you not to go to the dentist?\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Censis\u003C\u002Fstrong> interviewed millions of Italians who do not have regular dental check-ups to find out why. Of those interviewed, 90% said they were afraid of having to face high costs; of these, 88% said they were also afraid of pain; and finally some were afraid of mistakes by the dentist that could permanently damage the appearance of their mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result is that more than \u003Cstrong>17 million Italians\u003C\u002Fstrong> only go to the dentist when toothache becomes unbearable, often compromising the overall health of their mouth and their chances of keeping their smile for a long time, perhaps even into old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tartar that cannot be removed with a toothbrush and dental floss, inflamed and bleeding gums, and bad breath are signs that something is wrong and could be the first symptoms of periodontitis. This chronic disease can not only lead to tooth loss but also trigger conditions such as \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fgum-health-and-diabetes-early-signs\">diabetes\u003C\u002Fa>, because certain bacteria migrate from the gum pocket into the bloodstream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A periodontal examination can provide useful information for the early diagnosis of pre-diabetic conditions and can raise the suspicion of diabetes that has not yet been diagnosed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Periodontitis is sometimes also associated with other serious conditions, such as \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fperiodontitis-heart-disease-link\">cardiovascular disease\u003C\u002Fa>. Recent studies have also shown a correlation between chronic periodontitis and \u003Cstrong>osteoporosis\u003C\u002Fstrong>, due to a genetic problem with absorbing vitamin D. In these cases there is no cause-and-effect relationship, but a dentist who diagnoses periodontitis may decide to advise the patient to have other specialist tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a reputable dental practice, important information about patients’ health is gathered during the medical history interview, blood pressure is measured, valuable advice is given on healthier lifestyles (diet, sleep and physical activity), and patients are encouraged to stop smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regular dental check-ups and at least one professional dental cleaning a year, together with proper daily oral hygiene, are small but essential steps to keep enjoying chewing and smiling with your own teeth, and your general wellbeing, for as long as possible. Burying your head in the sand out of fear, on the other hand, could cost your health dearly.\u003C\u002Fp>",[33,56,79],{"slug":34,"title":35,"date":36,"modified":36,"excerpt":37,"minutes":10,"image":38,"service":39,"en":40},"una-bocca-sana-aiuta-anche-il-pianeta","Una bocca sana aiuta anche il pianeta","2022-10-13","Forse non tutti sanno che il settore sanitario ha un impatto notevole sull’ambiente: ben il 5% delle emissioni di gas serra sono dovute all’assistenza sanitaria e, in questo ambito, il settore…",{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":35},"igiene-prevenzione",{"slug":41,"title":42,"description":43,"excerpt":44,"minutes":10,"summary":45,"keywords":49,"imageAlt":55},"healthy-mouth-healthy-planet-dentistry-carbon-footprint","A Healthy Mouth Helps the Planet Too","Dentistry has a real carbon footprint, from fillings to nitrous oxide. Find out how prevention and simple daily habits protect both your smile and the planet.","Not everyone knows that the healthcare sector has a significant impact on the environment: as much as 5% of greenhouse gas emissions come from healthcare, and dentistry is a major contributor within…",[46,47,48],"Healthcare causes 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry is a major contributor within the sector.","A filling produces about 15 kg of CO2eq, a root canal treatment 23 kg and a denture between 58 and 71 kg.","Prevention through daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and professional dental cleaning twice a year is the best way to protect both your mouth and the planet.",[50,51,52,53,54],"dentistry carbon footprint","sustainable dental care","environmental impact of dentistry","nitrous oxide greenhouse gas","eco-friendly oral hygiene","Two bamboo toothbrushes in a glass jar",{"slug":57,"title":58,"date":59,"modified":59,"excerpt":60,"minutes":61,"image":62,"service":14,"en":63},"diagnostica-orale-in-gravidanza-quali-rischi-per-il-nascituro","Diagnostica orale in gravidanza: quali rischi per il nascituro?","2022-09-27","Andare dal dentista durante la gravidanza non solo è sicuro ma, come abbiamo visto, assolutamente necessario per il benessere della mamma e del nascituro in caso di problemi a denti e gengive…",1,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":58},{"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"excerpt":67,"minutes":61,"summary":68,"keywords":72,"imageAlt":78},"dental-x-rays-during-pregnancy-safety","Dental X-Rays During Pregnancy: Are They Safe for Your Baby?","Are dental X-rays safe in pregnancy? A JADA review of studies from 1957 to 2021 found necessary dental radiography safe at any stage with proper equipment.","Going to the dentist during pregnancy is not only safe but, as we have seen, absolutely necessary for the wellbeing of mother and baby if there are problems with the teeth or gums. Unfortunately…",[69,70,71],"Recent data show that fewer than half of pregnant women have dental check-ups, mainly because they worry about anaesthesia and dental X-rays.","A JADA review of findings from 1957 to 2021 concluded that necessary dental radiography is safe at any stage of pregnancy if adequate safety equipment is used.","When performed correctly, dental X-rays produce so little ionising radiation that they are unlikely to cause anomalies or malformations in the embryo or foetus.",[73,74,75,76,77],"dental X-rays during pregnancy","is it safe to go to the dentist when pregnant","pregnancy and oral health","dental radiography safety","dental care in pregnancy","Pregnant woman holding her belly",{"slug":80,"title":81,"date":82,"modified":82,"excerpt":83,"minutes":10,"image":84,"service":85,"en":86},"via-il-dente-via-il-ricordo-la-cattiva-salute-orale-puo-compromettere-la-tua-memoria","Via il dente, via il ricordo: la cattiva salute orale può compromettere la tua memoria","2022-09-08","Se vuoi proteggere il tuo cervello non trascurare l’igiene orale: ogni dente perso, infatti, può causare un aumento del’1,4% del rischio di un deterioramento cognitivo e dell’1,1% di sviluppare…",{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":81},"parodontologia",{"slug":87,"title":88,"description":89,"excerpt":90,"minutes":10,"summary":91,"keywords":95,"imageAlt":101},"tooth-loss-memory-and-dementia-risk","Tooth Loss, Memory and Dementia: How Oral Health Affects the Brain","Each lost tooth raises the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and dementia by 1.1%, a JAMDA meta-analysis found. Learn how oral health protects memory.","If you want to protect your brain, do not neglect your oral hygiene: each tooth you lose can increase the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing some form of dementia by 1.1%.",[92,93,94],"A JAMDA meta-analysis found that each lost tooth increases the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing dementia by 1.1%.","Adults who had lost more than one tooth were 1.5 times more likely to develop cognitive impairment and 1.3 times more likely to develop dementia.","The risk dropped sharply when missing teeth were replaced with prostheses or dentures, possibly because tooth loss makes chewing difficult and leads to nutritional deficiencies.",[96,97,98,99,100],"tooth loss and dementia","oral health and memory","missing teeth cognitive decline","gum disease and alzheimer’s","dentures and dementia risk","Older adult smiling, illustrating oral health and memory",1793907066658]