There’s a Reason Dental Health Checkups Are So Important

Preventative Dental Care is Worth It

Don’t wait until pain hits to make your next dental appointment. Remember, preventative dental care often allows you to skip the pain altogether. You also lessen your risk of gum disease and tooth decay by regularly visiting the dentist.

How Many Trips to the Dentist Should I Take Each Year?

At Weninger Dentistry, we take the time to get to know our patients before we determine how often they should visit the dentist each year. For most people, twice a year is considered standard. However, there are certain medical conditions that warrant more frequent trips to the dentist each year. Dry mouth is one condition that makes teeth and gums susceptible to decay and infection. Make sure you also tell your dentist about all of your medications, since some medications affect oral health.

Plaque and tartar build-up can wreak havoc left unchecked. Regular check-ups catch problems before they become serious. People often wait until there’s a problem, but a small filling costs much less than a crown. Dental check-ups keep us honest! We try a little harder to stick to our dental hygiene routine when we know the dentist will be thoroughly examining our mouths in a few months.

What Are Some of the Consequences of Avoiding Dental Check-Ups?

Bleeding gums is so common that some people think it is normal. The problem with allowing gums to bleed is that they become inflamed and bacteria builds under the gumline. Once bacteria is trapped under the gums, it begins to slowly eat away at the tooth, eventually reaching the bone and causing tooth loss.

Tooth pain usually indicates a pretty serious cavity. If you miss a couple of check-ups as a cavity is forming, by the time it is discovered, you may be in for a root canal as opposed to a superficial filling. The sooner we find the source of pain, the less extensive the repair.

Dental Health Check-Ups Promote Overall Health

Regular professional cleanings and exams fit perfectly with a solid oral hygiene routine. Please ask if you need advice on brushing techniques for hard to reach places. Oral health can impact our overall health if too much bacteria seeps into the bloodstream. Give Weninger Dentistry a call right away if you start having tooth or mouth pain. We offer special financing options, so you can get the dental care you need. Prioritizing oral health will help keep bacteria in check so you can smile brighter.