When did you last visit your dentist? You have to visit your dentist every six months even if you are not complaining of any dental issue. Visit your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist, Dr. Chris Kim of Healthy Smiles Dental Care twice a year to make the regular check-ups and cleanings.
The Importance of Preventive Care
It’s easy to delay or even ignore visiting your dentist when you have a busy schedule or suffer from dentophobia. But The American Dental Association advises you not to neglect your regular dental visits because doing so will worsen the simple dental issues and turn them into dangerous painful dental problems.
Your daily oral hygiene practices of brushing and flossing are a good start for a healthy smile. However, there are so many asymptomatic dental issues that you can’t notice without the help of your dentist. During the regular visits to your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist, he will utilize tools and technologies to perform the following examinations:
- Examination of your oral cavity to check if you have any teeth cavities
- Examination of your gums for any signs of gums diseases
- Examination of the health of your teeth roots to decide if you need a root canal treatment
- Examination of the existence of plaque and tartar that can cause oral diseases
- Examination of the tongue, face, throat, and neck for any possible signs of cancer
What are the consequences of ignoring dental visits?
Delaying the dental appointments or ignoring them may cause any of the following:
- Periodontitis, as a result of having untreated gums infection
- Tooth cavities that will develop into a need for a root canal or even a complete teeth extraction
- Teeth loss and the need for a teeth replacement
- Plaque and tartar accumulation on your teeth, causing bad breath and other dental problems
Contact us
If you have any questions about your dental health, don’t hesitate to contact your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist, Dr. Kim of Healthy Smiles Dental Care, about the benefits the regular dental visits. Call us at (860) 623-2601 and book your appointment now!