Why would someone with no oral health issues make a trip to the dentist? If you feel absolutely certain nothing is wrong with your teeth, why not save yourself some time and skip an appointment? What many people fail to understand about regular dental visits is that they play an important part in helping you prevent oral health issues. One reason these visits matter is that your dental cleaning will protect you from tartar, which can persist even after you brush and floss. You also have the assurance that any problems you might be overlooking are caught, and treated, before they become more serious.
What You Can Expect From A Routine Visit To Your Dentist’s Office
Each routine visit to your dentist’s office will involve a careful examination of your teeth and gums, and a thorough cleaning. The cleaning involves a level of detail and care that can exceed even your best at-home cleaning efforts. Your dentist’s examination can help keep you informed about the current state of your smile. You may feel that everything is fine with your mouth, but your dentist may find a small cavity, or recommend a scaling/root planing to help with gingivitis.
How Early Detection And Treatment Affects Restorative Dental Care
Catching a problem in its early stages means enjoying treatment before your needs become serious. If your dentist spies a smaller cavity on a tooth, they can arrange to remove that decay, and restore your tooth with a filling. An unnoticed cavity, however, will continue growing, and can eventually make more involved care necessary.
Schedule A Routine Dental Visit Today!
If you have not already arranged for a routine dental visit, make sure you have one set. Checkups every six months can help make certain you enjoy the best, healthiest possible smile. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Roberts, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.