A regular dental visit is important. However, no matter how many times our dentist reminds us, going for a dental checkup still seems like a tedious task.
If you’re one of those who is guilty of skipping your regular dental checkup, here are the reasons why you should change that attitude and see your dentist regularly.
Brushing your teeth regularly is not enough
Let’s say you have the most prestigious, expensive and soft-bristled toothbrush and you’re brushing your teeth regularly. You might think that’s enough to clean your pearly whites. We hate to break it to you. However, it’s not!
Yes, your toothbrush can brush off those food particles. However, it cannot remove the existing plaque between your teeth. Also, there are areas in between that can’t be reached by your toothbrush’s bristles.
When visiting a dentist, you don’t just get your teeth checked. You can also ask for oral prophylaxis to clean hard-to-reach area and remove plaque buildup.
Teeth stain can’t be removed easily
Once your teeth start to stain a bit, you need to visit the dentist as soon as possible. Teeth staining is a common problem we shrug off because it may not be as harmful as tooth decay. But, it does affect the appearance of the teeth making it look yellowish and unclean. Dentists use different treatments in order to alleviate teeth stains.
Gum diseases are not easy to detect
Unlike teeth stains, gum diseases are not as easily noticeable unless it starts to feel sore. Usually, when it starts to sore, it means that the gum disease is serious already. If you visit your dentist regularly, you don’t have to wait for the gum disease to be serious before you can take action. With the checkup and tests that your dentist will conduct, he can easily identify if your gums are prone to diseases. Thus, you will receive adequate and proper medication to prevent it. Remember that prevention is always better than cure. many studies have shown links between periodontitis or gum disease and heart ailments. Research reveals that
Oral health can be achieved with a regular dental visit
If being overall healthy is your goal for this year, make sure to schedule your dental checkup. Your oral health is as important as your heart health. As a matter of fact, periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease.
What to do during dental checkups?
Be honest
Your dentist will ask questions to determine how you take care of your teeth. Be honest and tell the truth. No worries, your dentist will not judge you even if you’re not fond of going for dental checkups. Open up about your oral hygiene and the products you use to determine if it’s suitable for your dental condition.
Let your dentist know if you’re taking medications
Make sure to inform your dentist if you’re taking any medicines. This will help them in figuring which treatment is suitable.
Follow your dentist’s advice
Aside from brushing your teeth regularly, make sure that you will also follow other advice that your dentist gave you.