Most people do not like to employ a preventive approach to health care and only visit
medical practitioners when things go wrong. However, this is a dangerous way of dealing with your oral health as the food we eat every day leaves our teeth and gums exposed to bacteria that develop from the decay of food stuck in the mouth.
You could miss one checkup and find yourself paying more money later on for a corrective procedure. Even if you take excellent care of your teeth and gums, you still need to visit your dentist once in 6 months for regular Dental checkups. Here are a few benefits of visiting a dentist
Detection of Gum Disease
The gums are very sensitive, and the buildup of plaque and tartar can affect them significantly. This not only leads to tooth decay but can also cause an infection at the point where the tooth and gums are connected. This infection is often called gingivitis and becomes worse as the tissue that keeps the teeth in place is weakened.
Gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis can be detected at an early stage and hence prevents tooth mobility and tooth loss.
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease and when it becomes worse, you will experience swelling, bleeding, and soreness in the mouth. This infection does not only affect the gums as it breaks down the bones that hold the teeth in place. This can lead to the loosening of the teeth and some teeth may even start falling out. Once gum disease gets to this point, a dentist will have to take drastic action to treat the condition.
Monitoring Bad Habits
Some habits are bad for our oral health. Examples include crushing ice, biting nails and grinding teeth, eating sweets, and smoking among others. Most of these things are habits few people do on daily basis, and won’t know if they are affecting your oral health without going for a checkup.
A dentist can check for any damage to your teeth when you go for a checkup and advice you on what to do and what habits to avoid.
Detect early Cavities
Cavities can be spotted on your regular dental check-up visit. Cavities appear as black spots, or holes on your tooth surface and a few remain hidden in between your teeth. Your dentist examines your teeth and can spot all hidden cavities, while they are still minor. Smaller the cavity, the easier the procedure to get it filled.
Detection of cavities at an early stage can save your teeth from irreversible damage.
As cavities become larger, deeper, and more painful the procedure becomes lengthy and more expensive.
Checking Beneath The Surfaces.
Most of the problems affecting our teeth are visible on the surface, and you can even notice them by just looking in the mirror. A major part of visiting a dentist helps to identify what is happening beneath the surface.
Some common problems include impacted teeth, and wisdom teeth causing bone damage or damage to the adjacent tooth. All these things are hard to notice without an x-ray, and they could be the cause of other problems with your teeth. The regular visit helps you to detect such problems and their solutions
Detection of any early stage of oral cancer
Oral cancer can happen due to many factors including bad habits such as smoking, and chewing tobacco. It can also happen due to the consumption of spicy and fried food on daily basis.
In your regular visit, your dentist might catch any symptoms of early-stage oral cancer which can be cured.
It Is Good For Your Overall Health
Do not be mistaken and think that your oral health does not affect other elements of your overall health. Your body organs are connected, and a problem in one part can easily lead to issues in other parts of the body. Visiting a dentist regularly will not only maintain your oral health but also reduce the risk of other serious health problems.
A dental checkup is good for you, and it involves two parts – the checkup and the cleaning. The checkup phase involves looking at the condition of your teeth and gums plus the tongue, throat, face, and neck. The dentist will also clean your teeth professionally and remove tartar that cannot be eliminated by regular brushing. Oral health is all about taking care of your teeth and gums between visits and brushing at least twice a day. Use mouthwash to control the bacteria and keep your breath fresh.
- Dr. Hina Rathore
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