{"id":56,"date":"2019-08-11T13:28:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T13:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2019-09-11T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T13:28:22","slug":"five-reasons-checkup-and-cleaning-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/11\/five-reasons-checkup-and-cleaning-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Move Your Dental Cleaning to the Top of Your To-Do List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nobody necessarily loves<\/em> visiting their dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning<\/a>. However, when you do, you can avoid a slew of oral health problems. Even though it may seem like a professional cleaning and examination is unnecessary when you regularly brush and floss at home, it\u2019s not. Your dentist is professionally trained and educated to spot symptoms and signs that can lead to massive problems down the road, making the hour-long visit well worth your time. Read on for five reasons you should prioritize your semi-annual visits with your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Detect Oral Cancer Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, about 53,000\nAmericans will be diagnosed this year. The dangerous part about this deadly\ndisease is that it progresses quickly, making it difficult to treat. Each time\nyou visit your dentist for a checkup, they\u2019ll inspect your neck, throat,\ntongue, and oral tissues for any abnormalities and signs of oral cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the cancer is found early on, before it has begun to spread,\nthere\u2019s a 90 percent chance of successfully treating it. Over half of patients\nare diagnosed after the disease has begun to spread to other areas of their\nbody, making routine screenings a vital part of maintaining your oral and\noverall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control Plaque and Tartar Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you brush and floss diligently, plaque and tartar\ncan collect in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies of your mouth that can\u2019t be\nremoved with a regular toothbrush. Your dentist is equipped with special instruments\ndesigned to reach into these crevices and clear them to reduce your risk of\ncavities and enamel erosion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnose and Treat Gum Disease Before It\u2019s Too Late<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a study conducted by the CDC, one out of every\ntwo American adults has gum disease. Even though this condition is easily\npreventable, without regular checkups and cleanings from your dentist, it can\nbe left to progress beyond the point where it\u2019s curable. When it\u2019s spotted\nearly on, you\u2019ll be able to seek treatment to reverse the symptoms and save\nyourself from tooth loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Bad Oral Habits From Ruining Your Pearly Whites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have bad oral habits like grinding your teeth and\nsmoking, they could be wreaking serious havoc on your mouth. When you visit\nyour dentist, they can alert you to any negative impacts your habits are having\non your oral health. When you remain informed about destructive behaviors, it\ncan be just what you need to alter your lifestyle and prevent additional\ndamage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Hidden Problems With X-Rays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many oral health problems may not exhibit symptoms or be\nvisible to the naked eye. That\u2019s why every so often, your dentist will take\nimages of your mouth. Some of these problems are critical, and when they\u2019re not\ntaken care of early on, they can result in needing more invasive treatments\ndown the road. With a dental X-ray, your dentist can view jawbone decay, swelling,\ncysts, tumors, and impacted wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although visiting your dentist every six months sounds like\na minor inconvenience, it\u2019s nothing compared to the issues that can develop\nlater on if they\u2019re not taken care of. If you have conditions that appear in\nyour mouth, they can easily impact your overall health when they\u2019re left to\nspread and progress. To stay healthy and happy for years to come, it\u2019s vital to\nvisit your dental professional for routine checkups and cleanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Dental Dynamics, we\u2019re fortunate to have a team of four\nhighly experienced and trained dentists. We want every patient to feel\ncomfortable in our practice, which is why we take pride in having a kind and\ncaring staff that\u2019s reliable and trustworthy. We also offer comprehensive care\nfor families and use the most advanced dental technology to provide our\npatients with the highest quality of care. For questions or to schedule a\nroutine checkup and cleaning, visit our website<\/a> or call 847-329-9801.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nobody necessarily loves visiting their dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. However, when you do, you can avoid a slew of oral health problems. Even though it may seem like a professional cleaning and examination is unnecessary when you regularly brush and floss at home, it\u2019s not. Your dentist is professionally trained […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56\/revisions\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}