Regular dentist visits that include an oral exam and professional teeth cleaning can play a significant role in helping you maintain your best oral health. One of the reasons they are so important is that regular visits help prevent minor issues from developing into serious oral health problems that are more difficult to treat. Dr. Anu, the highly skilled dentist at Precinct Line Dentistry in Richland Hills, TX, can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Oral Exams and Teeth Cleanings
Two main components of regular dentist visits are oral exams and teeth cleanings. The oral exam allows the dentist to take a closer look at your teeth and gums so potential issues can be identified and treated promptly before they have a chance to become more serious. For example, red or inflamed gum tissue is a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease. Without seeing a dentist regularly, the problem could go undiagnosed and untreated and lead to advanced gum disease and eventual tooth loss.
Professional teeth cleanings are important because some oral health threats are not easily addressed at home, such as tartar buildup. Tartar forms when lingering plaque hardens on the teeth. Tartar bonds to tooth enamel and cannot be effectively removed by brushing and flossing at home. It is best removed by dental professionals who have the skills and tools to thoroughly clean teeth and scrape away stubborn tartar.
Dental professionals also have the skills and tools to clean hard-to-reach areas, such as around the molars. It is not always easy or possible to thoroughly clean around and behind the molars that are furthest back in the mouth. Scheduling regular teeth cleanings a the dentist’s office leads to better oral health.
Benefits of Regular Dental Visits
There are many benefits to seeing a dentist at our office in North Richland Hills, TX, regularly. Oral health issues can be identified early on and steps can be taken to prevent more serious problems from developing. Additionally, preventing serious oral health issues can help you avoid undergoing potentially complicated and costly dental procedures down the road. Regular dental visits also help you maintain a healthier mouth, and good oral health has been linked to better overall health.
Regular dentist visits are an excellent way to achieve and maintain healthier teeth and gums and prevent serious oral health problems. Schedule your next dental checkup with Dr. Anu, our experienced dentist, by calling Precinct Line Dentistry in North Richland Hills, TX, at (817) 663-0076.