Maybe life got a little too busy and you forgot to schedule your next appointment? Perhaps you have recently moved to Greenville, TX, and still have not decided on a new dentist yet? Whatever your reason, if you have gone more than six months without visiting a dentist, it is time for a dental checkup. There are several reasons to routinely visit your dentist: it can help keep your smile bright and healthy, it can prevent costly or time-invasive problems, and it can possibly save your life. Your oral health is closely linked to your overall health, which means that keeping your smile healthy can help make sure you stay healthy overall.
Preventing Problems
Many smile issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are painless in the early stages. Although, they may go unnoticed by you, your dentist is trained to identify the earliest stages of potential problems. For example, if your dentist notices signs of gingivitis (the earliest stage of gum disease), it may be recommended that you get a cleaning and improve your oral hygiene. These recommendations can help to reverse gingivitis before it advances into stages that cannot be cured.
Catching Issues Early
Most oral health problems are progressive, which means that they will worsen without treatment. Unlike a common cold that will clear up on its own, tooth decay, for example, will continue to erode a tooth until it causes a very painful infection. Rather than risking tooth loss, earlier stages of tooth decay could be managed through a filling or root canal. Oral cancer is another issue that is imperative to be caught early. It is a very treatable form of cancer in the early stages. Unfortunately, it is quite deadly in the more advanced stages.
Professional Cleanings
A professional cleaning removes bacterial buildup that you cannot (tartar), gets your smile looking brighter, and is a great way for you to learn about spots in your mouth that you habitually miss.
Are you ready for a checkup?
Children and adults should visit the dentist at least every six months. To schedule a consultation with Smith Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX call us at 903-455-5750. We proudly serve patients from Hunt County, Greenville, Royce City, Sulphur Springs, and all surrounding communities.