Fortalezca el espíritu de Virginia
Fortalezca el espíritu de Virginia
Fortalezca el espíritu de Virginia
Fortalezca el espíritu de Virginia
En virtud de la autoridad conferida por la Constitución de Virginia al Gobernador de la Commonwealth of Virginia, por la presente se reconoce oficialmente:
Save Your Tooth Month
WHEREAS, maintaining proper oral hygiene and preserving natural teeth are essential for optimal oral health, which impacts patients’ overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, each year, over 25 million teeth are preserved through endodontic treatments, including 15 million root canal procedures, emphasizing the importance of saving natural teeth for improved appearance and maintaining essential functions such as chewing and speech; and
WHEREAS, endodontists, as highly skilled dental specialists, excel in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and infection through life-changing endodontic procedures, such as root canals, trauma dental injuries, vital pulp therapy, and apicoectomy, thereby safeguarding patients' natural teeth; and
WHEREAS, endodontists receive three additional years of training post dental school, endodontists utilize advanced technology and specialized care to best treat tooth pain and infection; and
WHEREAS, endodontists dedicate their dental practice exclusively to endodontic treatments, performing an average of 25 root canal treatments weekly; and
WHEREAS, endodontists frequently collaborate with general dentists to ensure comprehensive dental care and employ a specialized approach that leads to better health outcomes and swift recovery for patients; and
WHEREAS, teeth serve as vital components for nutrition, emotional expression, and overall health indicators. Neglecting oral hygiene can lead to various health complications; and
WHEREAS, regular dental visits, thorough brushing and flossing twice daily, and avoiding cavity-causing foods and habits are essential steps in maintaining gum, teeth, and mouth health;
WHEREAS, Save Your Tooth Month acknowledges endodontists as dental professionals dedicated to saving patient’s natural teeth and encourages citizens to practice good oral hygiene to save their natural teeth;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize May 2025, as SAVE YOUR TOOTH MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.
