All it takes is six months to ruin your teeth.
Any cavity or other problem with your teeth only needs a six-month minimum time frame to turn into a major problem like an infection. Besides avoiding infections, it is important to schedule regular appointments with your general dentist in Woodland Hills for several other reasons, including other health-related issues.
1. Check-Ups Help You Avoid Oral Problems
First and foremost, regular dental check-ups can help prevent the development of oral health issues. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly to prevent dental problems from worsening. Cavities can progress quickly if left untreated, and can lead to tooth loss and infections. Regular dental checkups can help catch problems early on and prevent them from becoming more serious. In addition to cavities, your dentist can also check for other oral health issues such as gum disease, which has been linked to a number of systemic health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Scheduling regular appointments with your dentist can help maintain the health of your teeth and gums and prevent potential health problems.
During a dental check-up, your dentist will thoroughly clean your teeth and check for any signs of tooth decay, gum decay or gum disease. Your dentist does this by checking the condition of the exterior of the teeth, taking X-rays to see what’s happening in the internal structures within the mouth and comparing all of this to changes in your mouth over time.
If you do not attend a bi-yearly or yearly check-up with your dentist, they will not be able to track changes in your teeth over time. This makes it difficult for them to establish what is normal for you and what to expect from your oral health moving forward.
By visiting your dentist regularly, they may be able to address any problems they find early on and can provide timely treatment to help prevent the development of more serious and potentially costly issues down the road.
Your dentist can provide valuable tips and advice on how to properly brush and floss your teeth and make recommendations for any additional oral care products that may be beneficial for your specific needs. Following your dentist’s advice can help keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of bacteria and plaque.
2. Your Teeth Affect Your Overall Health
The goal of any medical professional is not to just address one area of a person’s body, but to view them holistically to improve their overall health.
Research has shown a strong connection between oral health and overall health. Maintaining good oral hygiene can help reduce the risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. By scheduling regular appointments with your dentist, you can help protect your overall and oral health.
Dentists are not just trained to look at your teeth but to look at the conditions of your overall health that can end up affecting your oral hygiene. A dentist can often detect the first signs of underlying conditions such as diabetes, leukemia, or heart disease.
While dentists do not make official diagnoses of diseases like diabetes, they can detect signs and symptoms of diabetes in people who are undiagnosed with type 2 adult onset diabetes by looking at your oral health and referring you to a general practitioner or physician.
3. Check-Ups Can Do a Lot For Your Appearance
Besides feeling healthy, most people also want to look healthier and present their best selves.
Regular dental check-ups can also help to improve your appearance. Your dentist can provide services such as teeth whitening, veneers, or Invisalign which can improve your smile.
A beautiful, healthy smile can boost your confidence and self-esteem and make a positive impression on others, as a beautiful smile is worth sharing. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, and your dentist can recommend cosmetic treatments to improve the appearance of your smile if that is something you are interested in. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent potential problems from worsening. A healthy smile is something to be proud of and can contribute to overall confidence and self-esteem.
Every smile is beautiful, no matter where it starts, but if you feel like some time has gone by since you last saw your dentist, or if you want to improve the quality of your smile, schedule an appointment with our dentist to see how you can improve your oral health. That’s something worth smiling about.
Testimonial from Bebe, Satisfied Woodland Hills Patient
I’ve had a fair amount of dental work in my life, and it’s safe to say that this is the dental office I’ve been looking for many years. Only one other time in my life have I had a dentist as knowledgeable and at the same time kind, gentle, and ethical as Dr. Lee. Everyone in the office is extremely warm and helpful. They’ve all quickly come to feel like family. If you’re looking for a dentist, I’d give Dr. Lee and Personalee Dental a try. I’ve got a feeling that you’ll be as happy with them as I am.
