Are Regular Check Ups really that important?

Yes! When your dentist or hygienist looks in your mouth, he or she is not only looking for the signs of tooth decay and gum disease, but also for signs of systemic diseases – as your mouth is often a good indicator of your overall health. Conditions such as precancerous or cancerous lesions, diabetes, blocked salivary glands, and even HIV or AIDS can often be detected in an oral exam. Additionally, there is growing evidence of links between periodontal disease (gum disease) and heart disease, some respiratory diseases and low-birth weight babies. To maintain your general health, it is important to maintain your oral health care!

Check ups and Preventive Dentistry for a Lifetime of Smiles

Beyond the connection to your general health, regular dental care is essential to preventing more complicated dental problems from developing. Dental exams, dental cleanings, along with good oral hygiene practices, that includes daily brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet and visiting your dentist for a check-up twice a year – or as often as your dentist recommends – is the best way to keep your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful for a lifetime!