5 Reasons Why You Need To Get Regular Dental Check-Ups

November 13, 2014, CDIC Dental

Something about the whole experience gives most people shivers down their spine.  Although it is not in anyone's top five list of things do there are many reasons why regular dental check ups are important part of our overall health.

Catch the Little Things Before They Become the Big Things

Getting a cavity filled is not a great experience but it is much better than having to get a root canal.  Regular dental check ups allow you to catch cavities when they are small and easy to fix or even catch and reverse the beginning of tooth decay.  It can also help to catch the early stages of gum disease before it becomes a major health problem.

Oral Cancer Detection

Cancer is a scary word and its even scarier when you realize that it can even invade your mouth.  Dentists are able to detect warning signs and early signs of oral cancer which increase your chances of survival.  Regular dental check ups increase the likelihood that oral cancer will be detected early.

Clean the Places You May be Missing

It happens to all of us, you go in thinking that they are not going to be able to say one bad thing about your mouth and you find out that you have not been cleaning around your molars at all.  No matter how diligent you are with brushing and flossing it is entirely possible that you have missed some spots.  Regular dental check ups help to educate you on the spots you are missing and get your entire mouth extra clean.  Even if it seems like torture at the time you know you walk out of the room feeling like your teeth are exceptionally smooth.

To Maintain Your Overall Health

Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body and science is proving that your mouth health affects your overall health more than anyone could have ever imagined.  Gum disease has been linked to some serious conditions including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease.  The links have not been fully understood but if getting a regular dental check up is all it takes to ward off these serious diseases then it seems like an easy decision to make.

Educate Yourself

It may seem as though dental hygienists and dentist are judging know-it-alls but they are really there to help.  Going to your regular dental  check ups is a perfect time to educate yourself and get any questions you may have answered.  It is also a great time to learn about the newest and greatest technology in dental procedures and prevention.  It may seem scary, boring, or even a waste of time but a regular dental check up is

 

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