Going for regular dental checkups is one of the best investments you can make for your oral health. Doing so allows you to keep your teeth and gums in great shape. Your dentist can detect existing and potential issues early. Moreover, you can reduce unnecessary, often costly, dental work.
A preventive approach is much better than rushing to the dental clinic only in times of emergency. By committing to regular dental check-ups, you get to invest in ensuring optimal oral health and hygiene for you and your family.
Here are the most urgent reasons why you need to make regular dental appointments:
No matter how well you practice dental hygiene daily, some areas of the mouth can still be hard to reach and clean with floss or toothbrush alone. Food particles and acids lingering in the teeth can lead to plaque build-up. This could eventually turn into calculus, which is hard to get rid of without the help of your friendly professional dentist or hygienist.
Without regular oral check-ups, calculus can attack your teeth and create holes in them, which are also called cavities. It’s rare to see signs of cavities as they form. Once the tooth becomes decayed, it can lead to severe problems and major dental anxieties. Regular hygiene appointments, which are way more affordable than getting a filling, can help you avoid plaque and cavity issues.
Screening for oral cancer should be part of your regular health check-ups. Our dentists are highly trained to recognize the symptoms of the disease and other oral abnormalities.
Diagnosis of oral cancer in its early stages plays a crucial role in successful treatment outcomes. Visit your dentist at least twice a year to ensure dental care conditions are detected and addressed in a timely manner.
Plaque, calculus and certain dietary habits not only cause tooth decay but may lead to gum disease. Calculus build-up also causes several oral infections like gingivitis, which can make the gums recede, affecting the support it provides to the teeth.
To counter gum disease, dentists or specialists may have to do surgery, deep cleaning, or provide medication to the affected areas. Our dental team can perform regular hygiene appointments to maintain the health of your teeth and gums, as well as catch and treat gingivitis before the condition worsens.
A lot of oral health issues stem from unhealthy lifestyle choices. These harmful habits include drinking coffee and red wine, chewing ice, biting your nails, grinding your teeth, eating too much sweets and smoking.
By visiting our clinic regularly, you’ll be able to get personalised advice from our dentists to address the bad habits that wreak havoc on your teeth. You’ll learn how you can alter your lifestyle in a way that lets you achieve optimal oral health.
To know more, visit our dentists at Opulent Dental, located at 26 Littleton St. Falcon WA 6210.
You can also reach us at 08) 6244 1733 or book an appointment online by clicking here.
Our friendly dental team here at Opulent Dental is available 6 days a week to care for and maintain your happy & healthy smile.
