If you brush and floss your teeth twice daily, you may wonder if it is worth visiting your dentist twice a year for
teeth cleaning. After all, you can clean your teeth just fine at home, right? You may be surprised to learn that even with good oral hygiene habits, you still need to see your dentist every six months to maintain good dental and overall health.
To keep your smile beautiful, set up regular cleanings at Supreme Dentistry. Our wide array of general dentistry services offers the convenience of all your dental needs in one office. Call us today at
844.966.2333 to find out how we can help keep you smiling with confidence.
Teeth Cleanings are More Effective Than Brushing and Flossing
Have you ever noticed how clean your teeth look and feel after a dental cleaning? While brushing and flossing regularly is essential for good dental health, the cleanings you get at the dentist are more thorough. The next time you are tempted to skip your teeth cleaning appointment, consider this:
- Your dental hygienist can fully inspect your mouth and get to the spots you may be missing in your daily oral care routine.
- Built-up tartar, plaque, and stains are virtually impossible for you to remove on your own, even with regular brushing and flossing.
- You may be more susceptible to bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss without regular cleanings.
Dental Problems Can Be Detected Earlier with Regular Teeth Cleanings
If you have ever held off going to the dentist due to a busy schedule or fear of dental visits, you may be setting yourself up for more serious dental problems in the long run. When you keep up with your six-month teeth cleaning appointments, your dentist will be able to monitor the health of your teeth and gums and notice early signs of any problems. When dental issues are addressed early on, more advanced problems can be prevented.
You may assume that if you have a dental condition, you will notice it on your own. However, there are times when dental conditions do not bring on any noticeable symptoms. Often, you do not even realize there is a problem until you start feeling pain, and by then, it can be more advanced and likely more expensive.
Dental Cleanings Can Help Support Your Overall Health
Your oral health is not exclusive to your mouth. The health of your gums can be an indicator of the health of the rest of your body. Alarmingly, the majority of American adults have some form of gum disease and do not realize it. Your dentist can detect seemingly unrelated health conditions by conducting a routine cleaning.
Some of the health conditions that may be addressed during a dental cleaning include:
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stroke
The connection between your oral health and your overall health may lie in the incidence of bacteria and inflammation, commonly associated with gum disease and a wealth of other health conditions. Inflammation may lead to periodontitis, a gum infection that can lead to tooth loss or jawbone damage. In some cases, having one of the above health conditions may also make periodontitis more severe. While periodontitis and another health condition together are not always related, it is still worthwhile to commit to regular cleanings for both the preventative and diagnostic benefits.
Protect Your Smile and Overall Health with Supreme Dentistry
By now, you realize the importance of setting time aside twice a year for routine teeth cleaning appointments. Supreme Dentistry is here to support your oral and overall health with a full range of general dental procedures offered in one convenient location. Call us today at
844.966.2333 to get set up with regular teeth cleaning appointments.
