Most men and women visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits.
Most dentists prescribe a visit at least every six months.
Here are six great reasons to visit your dentist more frequently.
1. Oral Cancer Detection
That’s right: cancer detection. Not many individuals think about the risk of getting cancer in their mouth or throat. Patients with oral cancer have a far better prognosis when it’s detected early. Note that tobacco users have a considerably higher risk of developing oral cancer.
2. Cavity Damage
Unfortunately, almost everyone gets cavities. If cavities are caught when they are small, they aren’t difficult (or costly) to repair.
The problem comes when they aren’t discovered early and the damage requires a major fix. Cavities are one of the reasons many people avoid the dentist. Getting a tooth filled used to be painful. Not anymore.
People who visit the dentist frequently have fewer cavities. Catching cavities early offers tremendous advantages.
Visiting Dental Arts of Mountain View can help you prevent cavities altogether—as long as you practice daily oral hygiene.
3. Gum Disease, Gingivitis, or Periodontitis
Gum health is a part of overall dental health. Your dentist can help you track the state of your gums and prescribe ways to avert or reverse gum disease.
4. Bad Habits
Bad habits can have a negative influence on your oral health. Smoking, poor diet, biting nails and clenching teeth are among the more common.
Frequent visits to Dental Arts of Mountain View can help you track any potential harm you may be causing with bad habits. Your dentist can help you pinpoint harmful habits and counsel you on lifestyle changes and treatments.
Don’t let bad habits get in the way of your oral health. It helps to have an experienced professional to help you overcome habits so they don’t become destructive.
5. Deeper Problems
The things we have discussed so far involve oral examination. However, has the ability to look deeper with X-rays.
X-ray technology has come a long way. It allows your dentist to detect potential problems before they become visible. Many of the problems can be fixed before damage occurs.
6. More Than Just Teeth
The professionals at Dental Arts of Mountain View are concerned about more than your teeth. We care about your comprehensive physical health.
Dentists are trained in the anatomy around your mouth. That includes your neck, throat, lymph nodes and head. Dentists know a lot about these areas and look for signs of trouble.
A semiannual dental visit can help you maintain a healthy mouth and a positive outlook on life.
Contact Dental Arts of Mountain View:
650-969-2600
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
105 South Dr #200
Mountain View, California
94040
