Are you up to date with your dental appointments? Regular dental checkups are imperative for a number of reasons. A few reasons why consistent care is ideal, includes:.
- Prevention of Cavities and Tooth Decay.
- Detecting Oral Health Issues Early.
- Reducing the Risk of Gum Disease.
- Freshening Breath and Maintaining a Bright Smile.
- Improving Overall Health by Reducing Bacteria in the Mouth.
- Boosting Self-Confidence with Healthy Teeth.
Not only will your overall health improve, but you’ll also have a better chance of preventing oral health issues and staying informed about the latest oral hygiene practices. Longevity wise, you’ll be grateful that you saved time, money, and discomfort! So, let’s examine why regular checkups should become a part of your calendar appointments. Off we go!
Early Detection of Problems
If someone could identify a problem of yours before it became a larger obstacle — wouldn’t that be a relief? Absolutely! We all aim to prevent problems before they become overwhelming, and a dentist is skilled at doing just that. Sometimes our enamel can break down due to bacteria in our mouths producing too much acid over time. This can cause unnecessary tooth decay. Tooth decay causes cavities or holes/structural damage in a tooth. Cavities can be prevented with diet or repaired by dentists with regular appointments. Infections, pain, gum disease, tooth loss, bone loss, and swelling are some of the unfavorable side-effects, if a cavity is left untreated.
Our teeth are supported by gums and tissues. An infection of the gums and tissues called gum disease, can occur when there is a buildup of plaque on the teeth. This typically happens when regularly brushing, flossing, and booking dental care appointments fall by the wayside. Now, cancer that affects the inside of your mouth or throat is called oral cancer. It can be caused by a variety of factors like sun exposure, age, HPV, tobacco and alcohol use. While it can be treated with different therapies, it’s better to prevent it altogether! Mark your Shorewood Family Dental Care appointment on the calendar today.
Professional Cleaning Benefits
Not only do regular cleanings help prevent the issues we discussed above (cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer), they are also known to help reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, and dementia. With their professional skills and equipment, dental hygienists are able to remove plaque build-up more effectively than most of our attempts at home; lowering the risks for some of these diseases. Another cleaning benefit includes freshening your breath as they remove bacteria and debris! Cleanings, or preventative care, can also help prevent costly procedures down the road. Dental cleanings and checkups help detect any potential problems and you’ll leave with a bright, pearly white smile!
Personalized Oral Health Plans
Let’s be blatantly honest, we all have unique oral health needs. So, tailored treatment plans can lead to more successful outcomes! At Shorewood Family Dental Care, we also encourage patients to be more involved with the decision making process, leading to higher rates of overall satisfaction. Not to mention, more time is devoted to considering the patient’s whole body health and well-being. This might include closely examining diet, exercise, sleep habits, and work schedules. Personalized oral health plans can assist professionals in having a clearer idea of whole health, tracking oral health risks over time, and truly considering how social emotional factors might affect a patient’s mouth. So, how do we build trust with these professionals?
Building a Trusting Relationship
Spending quality time with people or regularly visiting with someone strengthens bonds more effectively than rarely dropping by. So, regular dental checkups are the surefire way to foster a strong, trustworthy rapport between you and your dental team! Fortunately, building trust over time yields even more benefits. This trust can greatly improve patient comfort and satisfaction inspiring more compliance with recommended treatments along the way. Trust establishes more open lines of communication because both parties are more comfortable. So, active listening and simple explanations form a nice platform for timely communication. The foundation of any relationship begins with trust, and it can also represent the foundation of a home. Without it, the relationship doesn’t function and neither does the home. And baby, it’s cold outside!
The Importance of Scheduling Your Next Dental Visit
If you haven’t already figured it out, regular dental checkups are an absolute must! Early detection of a cavity, gum disease, or oral cancer can prevent a small problem from turning into a much larger issue. The professional equipment and skills used by the dentist or dental hygienist can help to remove unwanted plaque we can’t access at home on our own. This contributes to fresher breath, shinier pearly whites, and improved health and well-being! Personalized oral health plans lead to successful outcomes and satisfied patients who feel more comfortable. In the end, routine visits foster trusting relationships amongst patients and their dental team. Therefore, we highly encourage you to schedule your next appointment at Shorewood Family Dental Care to maintain your oral health! We can’t wait to hear from you!
