4 Important Benefits Of Regular Dental Checkups

It may be tempting to skip a dental checkup now and then. But remember that regular checkups and professional cleanings can actually save you time and money. Even more importantly, they can save your teeth and your health.

Here are four really good reasons to keep up with your regular dental checkups:

  1. Save Your Smile
    Catching tooth decay early can save your teeth. And speaking of saving teeth, did you know the greatest cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease? About half of adults over age 30 have some degree of gum disease. Regular dental appointments help prevent gum disease, and assist you in managing any oral health issues you may be having.

  2. Look And Feel Better
    During professional cleanings, built-up tartar and calculus is removed that simply canโ€™t be reached or removed by brushing alone.ย When youโ€™re finished your smile feels truly fresh and clean.ย And by the way, regular cleanings can also help prevent embarrassing bad breath!
  3. Protect Your Overall Health
    As many as 120 systemic diseases can be visible in your mouth. Regular checkups can reveal the signs of diseases beforeย even youย know about them. Great dental care can also contribute to great overall health.ย In aย study conducted at the University of California, Berkley, it was found that women who get regular dental care cut their risk of heart disease by a third. And in anotherย study by Aetna, researchers learned that people who had regular dental care had lower healthcare cost burdensโ€”thanks to prevention and early detection.
  4. Perhaps, Even Save Your Life
    One of the most important parts of each dental visit is your oral cancer check, where your mouth is surveyed for early signs of one of the very deadliest cancers.

 

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Dr. David Frey, a dentist passionate about creating beautiful smiles, graduated from UCLA and the University of Pacific School of Dentistry. After serving under privileged children, he opened a cosmetic dentistry practice, pioneering porcelain veneers, TMJ Treatment, Periodontal Treatment, Dental implants. He now uses the latest techniques to serve patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles,ย and London.

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