A regular dental check up is important in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. You should have a regular dental visit at least every 6 months or as recommended by your dental professional. Maintaining your mouth and dental hygiene is just as, if not, more important then maintaining your car.
Why do I need to see my dentist?
With dentists screening you at every visit, the early stages of oral issues such as periodontal disease, gingivitis, tooth cracks, grinding, cavities and cancer can be identified while there is still time to treat it.
Your oral health can also help skilled medical professionals to understand and diagnose other health issues you may have, in areas completely unrelated to our mouths. Issues such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and anxiety could be related to the amount of tartar buildup, grinding, color, or even odors present in our mouths. Choosing to only visit your dentist once a year because your teeth seem to look and feel “fine” leaves a large window for diseases to progress and create more complex health problems in the future.
What do I need to have done?
Dental cleaning or prophylaxis is considered part of a routine visit to the dentist when you don’t have issues with cavities or a throbbing tooth. However, there are quite a surprising amount of people out there who are unfamiliar with this service. Many people are not aware that prophylaxis is many times more effective than teeth brushing; so much so that you can have it done every three to six months to keep your teeth relatively clean and healthy for the rest of the year. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to teeth cleaning and its effect on your overall dental health.
Mouth maintenance VS car maintenance
Dental Cleanings Are Like Oil Changes:
How often do you have your oil changed? Every 3,000 miles or every 6,000 miles? It’s harder to check the mileage of your teeth, especially if you’re brushing and flossing daily by yourself anyway. Unlike a car, you don’t have a computer warning you that you need to go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned twice annually. Most patients like motorists only visit a specialist when something is wrong.
A Checkup and Maintenance Service in One:
Speaking of car-related comparisons, dental check up and cleaning are also comparable to going to the mechanic for a tune-up. The beauty of prophylaxis is that it combines different services in one visit. The tartar buildup in your teeth is removed; teeth polished and examined. Tartar starts off as plaque or that white creamy film on top of your teeth that develops whenever you neglect to brush your teeth for any length of time. Removing tartar is a crucial act when it comes to ensuring your dental health.
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