A visit to the dentist is often that thing you keep in the very back of your mind. Maintaining oral health by making regular visits to the dentist isn’t exactly on the top of everyone’s “to-do” list. In fact, going to the dentist can at times, be something we push under the rug and delay.
Your teeth need a thorough cleaning:
In the grand scheme of things, 6 months goes by quickly. You may be wondering why it’s necessary for you to visit the dentist that often. Even if you take good care of your teeth by brushing and flossing regularly, there will still be hidden build-up of plaque and tartar after a few months that simply cannot be brushed away.
We are professionally trained in providing you with a thorough and effective cleaning technique called scaling. This is the part of the appointment where you are often poked with ultrasonic tools to remove tartar. Not only does plaque contain harmful bacteria that can negatively affect your teeth and gums, but it also contributes to bad breath.
While scaling may induce some momentary discomfort, it is an amazing technique for banishing any build up surrounding your teeth. There are some things that your floss and toothbrush just can’t reach.
You can reduce the number of cavities
The more plaque and tartar builds up in your mouth, the more likely you are to gain cavities. While eating healthy and taking good daily care of your teeth play a major role in this, so does visiting your dentist every 6 months. We can provide you with cavity-fighting treatments as well as a great cleaning.
You can catch growing problems
Visiting our dentists bi-annually means that you can have x-rays done at least once a year. These x-rays are what show whether you have new cavities or not. Dentists look for a variety of oral health issues during a cleaning appointment. Not only do they check for signs of gum disease, tooth decay and cavities, but they also check for additional health issues that may be unrelated to your mouth.
Here are some of the things that the condition of your mouth can help alert a dentist of:
Osteoporosis – A key indication of this condition is a receding gum line and loose teeth.
Diabetes – Those suffering from Type 1 or Type 2 have a more difficult time fighting bacterial infection in the mouth.
Oral cancer – Signs of oral cancer often start small and in many situations, are only noticeable to your dentist.
Acid reflux – Enamel erosion along back molars is a main sign of acid reflux and can be spotted by your dentist.
Scaling & Prophylaxis
