Four benefits of regular dental visits

Regular dental visits are a must if you like to keep your teeth and gums healthy. It’s tempting to skip a dental visit but be mindful that timely dental check-ups will save your time, money and avoid unwanted complications. The American Dental Association recommends that you  go  for a dental check-up every six months. It is also important you work on keeping your teeth and gums healthy between your  visits to the dentist. Here are a few reasons to keep up with your regular dental assessment:

1.      Early detection – Detecting the presence of tooth decay at an early stage saves  tonnes of trouble in the long run. If tooth decay is left unchecked, it will progress to a much more severe stage, infecting the deeper structures of the tooth causing unbearable pain and discomfort. At an early stage, your dentist will excavate the mildly decayed part of the tooth and apply a dental filling, thus bring back the tooth to its normal functional state. 

2.      Shield against gum disease – The greatest factor for tooth loss among adults is gum disease (gingivitis). Close to half of adults over the age of 30 in the Unites States have some degree of gum disease. Plaque and tartar are the primary reasons for the initiation and progression of gum disease. It all starts off with bleeding, red and swollen gums, proceeds to loosening of teeth and deep infection, the condition commonly known as periodontitis. Regular and deep cleaning of teeth can easily prevent gum infection and save you the trouble of undergoing the consequences of gum disease.

3.      Detect other diseases – Numerous systemic diseases and disorders can be detected by just assessing the condition of your mouth. Diseases such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Herpes, heart problems and many  others present distinct signs in the mouth which indicate the presence of the particular manifestations. Thus, it will help the clinician to tackle these conditions at the earliest before they blow out of proportion.

4.      Oral Cancer screening – Oral cancer can destroy almost all oral tissues (teeth, gums, bone, muscles and salivary glands) and is an important part of a dentist’s examination protocol. Signs of oral cancer can be detected by visually observing changes in the oral tissues or by using x-rays (bone cancer) and biopsy. If detected in  early stages, cancer can be treated and eliminated completely.

Your dentist will be assessing many facets of your oral health in a single examination appointment.  Thus it is very important that you do not miss your regular dental check-ups and stick to your dentist’s advice.

To book a  professional teeth cleaning appointment, contact Green Meadow Dental, 3579 B Berlin Turnpike, Newington CT 06111, (860)-865-0056.Families from Hartford find the easy drive to Newington well worthwhile because or our expertise and modern facilities, our friendly dental team and the relaxing disposition of Dr. Mukund. We also serve patients from surrounding areas like Cromwell, Farmington and Glastonbury.