Parental dental tips

Visiting the dentist regularly is the best way to keep your teeth in good condition. While brushing and flossing can help, only your dentist can identify cavities and other developing problems and provide treatment to protect your teeth. Take a look at the five most significant benefits of regular dentist checkups.

1. Avoid Dental Pain

Many people only visit a dentist when they experience pain in their teeth. There are two problems with this approach. The first is that pain often does not occur until the damage to the tooth is already quite significant. The second problem is that you have to put up with the pain until the dentist is available to see you. By scheduling regular dental checkups, you can avoid having to experience toothaches in the first place through preventative care.

2. Keep Costs Low

If the price of a dental check-up puts you off scheduling one, then you should be aware that the cost of treating neglected teeth is typically much higher. Root canal treatment, dental implants and dentures can all be quite expensive. Save yourself some money by attending dental checkups so you do not need expensive restorative dental care later on.

3. Preserve Your Teeth

Even though dentures and dental implants are getting better all the time, keeping your own teeth is still the best option as you get older. Dentists are committed to doing everything they can to save your teeth, but if you do not see a dentist for years, it is possible that your teeth and gums will become so unhealthy that your teeth must be pulled.

4. Improve Gum Health

During a checkup, a dentist does more than just check your teeth for cavities. They also examine your gums to ensure they are healthy enough to support your teeth over the long term. Gum disease is common in people who do not visit the dentist and can cause pain, bleeding and even tooth loss. The good news is that in its early stages gum disease is highly treatable, so schedule an appointment today.

5. Look and Smell Better

A dental checkup is a chance for your dentist to clean away built-up plaque and tartar from your teeth. As a result, your teeth will look whiter and cleaner. Your breath will also smell fresher as a result of having all that bacteria-rich plaque cleaned away. 

For more information, contact a local dental office.