Why Regular Dental Visits Are
So Important
If you have had healthy teeth
and gums to this point, you
might question if it's really
necessary to visit the dentist
twice per year.
The answer is yes. While
you've had good oral health to
this point, there's no
guarantee that the trend will
continue.
While good oral hygiene
helps you avoid these
problems, it alone is not a
surefire solution to all issues
that might arise.
If you do develop an area of
pocketing in your gums or a tiny
cavity, seeing your dentist will
help him or her find it quickly
and get it treated right away.
You might not realize this,
but your dentist screens you
for cancer during your
routine appointments.
If you notice areas that are
irritated or ulcers that don't
heal within two weeks, you
should bring it to your dentist's
attention.
Sometimes the early symptoms
of oral cancer aren't apparent,
so it's important that your
dentist takes a look to make
sure nothing looks suspicious.
Did you know that your oral
health is closely tied to other
parts of your body? For example,
people with diabetes are more
likely to develop oral infections
such as thrush.
Your dentist is an important part of
your preventative medical team. He
or she can watch for signs of serious
health issues and, if you already have
a chronic condition, professional
cleanings can stave off
complications.
If you are due for one of your
dental appointments or if you
have any concerns about your
oral health, please give us a call
today at 843-553-0911 or visit
our website.
You can visit us online at:
https://www.carolinasmili
ng.com.