7 Reasons Preventive Dental Care is Vital
- 1. + 7 Reasons Preventive Dental Care is Vital How often do you visit the dentist?
- 2. + What is preventive dental care? Preventive dental care is basically the care you receive when you go to your dental check-ups twice a year. It’s regularly going to the dentist, even if you feel like your teeth and gums are perfectly fine. Some people may not see the point in visiting the dentist every six months just because it’s the healthy thing to do. If you’re one of those people, pay close attention. The following six slides explain why you should be making preventive dental care a priority:
- 3. + 1. To prevent cavities. Why wait until you actually have a cavity to go the dentist? Going to your regular dental check-ups allows the dental hygienists and dentist to take x-rays and clean and check your teeth. They’ll look for signs of oncoming cavities, and they’ll clean off plaque and tartar, which turns into cavities.
- 4. + 2. To see if your gums are healthy. Many people don’t realize it’s just as important to have healthy gums as it is to have healthy teeth. Swollen, bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease, and if it’s not caught in its early stages, your teeth can fall out. Regular dental check-ups will prevent gum disease from getting too far.
- 5. + 3. To get your teeth professionally cleaned. Even if you’re an avid brusher and flosser, you won’t be able to prevent tartar (even if it’s just a little bit) from building up on your teeth. Tartar is yellowish brown plaque that’s been hardened and that can’t be brushed away. Only a professional cleaning from a dental visit can do the job.
- 6. + 4. To keep your teeth from falling out. The less often you visit the dentist, the likelier your teeth will fall out way before you want them to. Serious cavities, periodontitis (the later stages of gum disease), and other mouth problems can all cause tooth loss. If you don’t want your teeth to fall out, go to the dentist.
- 7. + 5. To check for oral cancer. At every regular dental check-up, your dentist will do an oral cancer screening. All this means is that he will check your tongue, the back of your mouth, and other areas to look for signs of oral cancer. If it’s caught in the early stages, chances of recovery are very high.
- 8. + 6. To keep your overall health in check. Bad oral hygiene can lead to serious health problems in other parts of your body. For instance, gum disease has been linked to heart disease, strokes, pancreatic cancer, and more. Preventive dental care clearly does more than just keep your teeth and gums healthy.
- 9. + 7. To prevent dental emergencies. If you let your cavities, for example, go untreated, you’re putting yourself in a precarious situation. Cavities can sneak into your tooth root, which will not only cause severe pain, but will also lead to the need for a root canal (which isn’t cheap). Emergency dental care can’t always be prevented, but in some cases it can.
- 10. + Visit McBride Family Dental Today If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the dentist, change that by booking an appointment with McBride Family Dental today. Dr. Robert McBride and his staff are friendly, well trained, and gentle, and they treat all their patients like family. You can contact us today to set up an appointment by calling 303-466-2221 or by visiting www.mcbridefamilydental.com. You can also visit our online blog for tips on keeping your smile bright and healthy!