Local dentist offers chance for one family in need to get care

Jesse Boyett DDS and his wife, Janet

Free dentistry for a year

There is a lot of discussion about healthcare these days – mostly focused on diet and exercise.  But Shoreline dentist Dr. Jesse Boyett knows that without good oral care the rest may not matter.

“Your mouth is literally the gateway to the rest of your body.  Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease and endocarditis – both very serious conditions.”

This may not concern those who can afford regular dental care. People who have access to a good dentist and the education on how to care for their teeth are at an advantage.  But not everyone is so lucky. Millions of people in the United States do not have any form of dental insurance and statistics show that people who have insurance will utilize it – visiting the dentist more regularly and catching problems before they get out of hand.

“We all know someone without insurance and without the means to fit dental care into their family budget.  Can you imagine having to go to work, or even worse – school, with a chronic toothache that could be easily repaired with a visit to the dentist? Can you imagine being that parent who can’t afford to make the pain go away for their child?” 

Dr. Boyett realizes that there are families that need help.  That is why he is giving away a year free of dental care for an entire family.

Dr. Boyett is asking for nominations of families that can really use the help.  A basic referral form is provided on their website and on Facebook. The clinic is accepting referrals through April 20th, after that one family will be selected to receive the care. It’s a very straightforward way to help a family that otherwise may go without the benefit of good health through good dental care.