The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups

Most of us schedule a dental visit only when the problem gets out of control. Do you think that this approach is right? Do you ignore your physical health check-up and leave it to the last moment? Or do you book an appointment well in advance and plan accordingly? If it is the latter, then how can you afford to miss a dental check-up; it is as important as your overall body check-up. Even if you don’t face any dental problems and have been following a strict dental regime, visiting the dentist for a dental check-up is important for the following reasons:

1.     Detecting oral cancer: The early signs of oral cancer might not get diagnosed unless the dentist checks and treats it before the situation gets worse.

2.     Treating plaque and cavities: Plaque can turn into tartar and can eventually erode teeth. A regular dental visit can help in fixing the problem at an early stage. Getting cavities filled by the dentist is an important aspect of a dental check-up.

3.     Treating gum disease: Gum tissues can erode if plaque and tartar build-up. Treating gingivitis is important to hold the jaw and bone in place.

4.     To keep bad habits under check: Grinding your teeth, excessive smoking, drinking, chewing ice, and clenching jaws are some of the bad habits which can be kept under check during regular dental visits.

5.     Neck, head, and lymph nodes check: In case there are any abnormalities or lumps below your jaw-line, your dentist will check these too during the dental visit.

Visit Drs. Heidary & Ghoreshi Family Dentistry in Burlington for regular checkups and spreading your smile wherever you go.