(There is a direct link between dental health and work productivity | photo courtesy Intrepid Marketing)
Think about your mouth. From it come the words by which we shape our world. We eat and breathe through it, and it is the source of our smiles and myriad emotions we communicate to the world. It is also a big factor in our success and productivity in the working world.
According to a recent survey by Delta Dental Oral Health and Wellbeing, Americans lost over 164 million work hours as a result of dental health issues—and about one out of six people miss work due to these issues. That’s pretty significant and something for both employees, employers and self-employed to be concerned about.
Problems with teeth and gums affect our sense of well-being and self-confidence and can force us to deal with chronic pain and discomfort. That, combined with the cost of dental treatments, can lower one’s quality of life. The same Delta survey concluded that about 25% of Americans claim to have oral health issues, but are prevented from getting the treatment they want due to inability to pay for it.
On the flip side, the positive work-and-career-related benefits of healthy teeth and gums are numerous. According to a study by the Oral-B company, whiter teeth make a person appear more successful, employable and on average, five years younger. Other benefits range from less worry about breath issues to less missed work due to mouth pain.
To meet the pressing need for universal dental care, some progressive dental companies have put together group dental care memberships that are both economical and uncompromising in quality.
PureCare Dental of Bend recognizes the potential work and career benefits of good dental health, and we have wanted to make achieving it attainable for everyone we can. We created our PureCare Dental Membership toward that goal. We have very affordable monthly plans for both families & individuals, as well as for employers & businesses. The plans include full preventative care, two emergency visits per year, and discounts on all other services—all for a monthly fee equivalent to about one latte a week! More information is available at www.purecaredentalofbend.com.
