Dangers of Missing Dental Checkups

Regular dental checkups can be hard to fit into your daily routine, but skipping checkups can have serious consequences for your smile. Delaying or skipping routine checkups can allow small dental health issues to spiral out of control. A small cavity can become a major infection that requires a root canal treatment while bleeding gums can develop into periodontitis, a serious condition that can ultimately lead to tooth loss.

Regular dental checkups are small investment of time and money that can save you dramatically. They give our dentist an opportunity to evaluate your smile and compare it with its most recent state. Any changes may indicate the presence of dental health issues that are generally easily treated when diagnosed early. Although most people should visit us every six months, if you smoke, are pregnant or have certain health problems, we may recommend more frequent checkups.

Our dentist also takes the opportunity to clean your teeth at your biannual checkup. Even with good daily dental cleaning, small areas can be missed. When plaque is not cleaned away every day, it can harden into tartar and increase your risk of decay and gum disease. The presence of plaque and tartar can also increase your risk of bad breath.

While you are still in our dentist’s chair, we will go over any treatment recommendations that could help you get more out of your smile. These can help keep your smile healthy and glowing until your next checkup. Give us a call to schedule your next appointment with our dentist in Beverly Hills.

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