Sometimes it may feel like a nuisance having to go to the dentist every six-months. It takes time out of your busy schedule, and it seems like you were just there. You often ask yourself, wouldn’t one appointment a year be enough? The answer to that question is – No! Dr. Ted Dunson, your dentist in Denton, discusses why prevention is the key to maintaining optimum oral health for a lifetime.
Your Checkup and Cleaning Appointment
There are a few important things that happen at your routine checkup and cleaning appointment. First, Dr. Dunson is going to discuss your goals and desires for your smile with you, as well as screen you for a number of dental issues such as periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer. These conditions are most effectively treated when caught in their earliest stages.
Next, our highly skilled dental hygienists will clean your teeth and remove the excessive plaque buildup that causes many of these issues including gum disease and tooth decay. They will also offer helpful tips and suggestions on how to make the most of your home care routine. After all, you’re our best partner in achieving optimum oral health!
How Does Prevention Really Help?
There are often not many symptoms, or much pain associated with these dental issues, so it’s hard to detect them on your own until it’s too late. Early detection allows you to have the opportunity to treat these conditions with less invasive treatment when they’re detected early on.
For example, when treated right away, tooth decay can be effectively managed with a dental filling. If it’s left untreated however, it can lead to breakdown or infection in your tooth, which results in root canal therapy to preserve your tooth in order to prevent tooth loss.
Contact Southridge Dental
At Southridge Dental, we offer comprehensive family dentistry in Denton, and we hope to build a lifelong relationship with your family to help you achieve your goals for your smile, and maintain your oral health. Did you know that prevention is also important for your child? Your child should also be seeing us every six months, just like you!
Is it time to schedule your family’s next preventative appointment? Give Southridge Dental a call today!