One of the ways to protect your healthy smile is with regular dental exams. The American Dental Association (ADA) and most dentists recommend checkups every six months. During these exams, the hygienist can clean your teeth, and the dentist can check the current status of your month. Routine exams are important because they:
Screen for oral cancer
Every hour of every day, someone in the U.S. dies from oral cancer, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. If detected in the beginning stages, oral cancer is treatable and your dentist will look for signs of trouble during your checkups.
Prevent bad breath
Individuals with persistent halitosis typically have an underlying oral health problem such as decay or gum disease. The dentist can check your mouth and make recommendations so that you can enjoy clean, fresh breath.
Fight gum disease
An infection that begins in the gum tissues and can spread to the bones that hold your teeth, gum disease is easily treated and controlled if found early.
Give you a brighter smile
When the hygienist cleans and polish your teeth, he or she will remove stains caused by tobacco, coffee, and other foods. As well, the hygienist will also remove tartar build-up. The result is a whiter, better looking smile!
Identify problems early on
Even when you take good care of your teeth and gums, issues can arise. Catching a small cavity before it grows and requires a root canal saves you time and money.
Schedule a dental check-up today at the dental office of Dr. Salimy in Newport Beach CA!
