Taking care of your teeth requires more than just brushing and flossing 2 to 3 times daily. Ideal oral health requires regular visits to your dentist. Most people wait until they are in pain or have bleeding gums to seek a dentist. However, to maintain healthy teeth and gums and to avoid major dental problems, regular dental care visits are a must. Poor oral health is linked to a myriad of health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease and pregnancy complications. Routine dental checkups are about your overall health care, not just your mouth and teeth.

When you visit our dentists, your gums and teeth will be examined. Receding or swollen gums, clicking sounds in the jaw and tooth decay are all areas of concern to be checked. X-rays are a must, so your dentist can see areas in the jawbone, roots and surfaces of the teeth that are invisible to the naked eye. These are the most common areas where most dental and oral issues manifest themselves first, unbeknownst to the patient.

This is why routine dental care visits always help patients save on larger future expenses associated with the treatment of dental or gum infections. Regular dental care visits enable your dentist to diagnose dental problems in their early stages. Early diagnosis always translates into minimal and less expensive dental treatment. Almost all root canals and teeth extractions can be avoided by placing dental fillings when the cavities are small and manageable. Severe gum infections leading to loose teeth and tooth loss can be avoided if routine dental cleanings and recare appointments are maintained throughout a patient’s lifetime.