Why You Need Dental CheckUp Regularly

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WHY YOU NEED
DENTAL CHECK UPS
REGULARLY?
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Dental health is every bit as important to
maintain your general health.
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In fact, medical research has found that some
health conditions are related to bacteria that
are found in the mouth.
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Keeping your teeth clean and your gums in good
condition can help you to keep your teeth for a
lifetime.
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Here are just some of the reasons you should
visit your dentist on a regular basis
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Periodic Teeth-Cleaning Maintains Healthy Gums
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Normal eating and drinking causes the formation
of a sticky substance called plaque, that can
harden and can lead to tooth loosening and tooth
loss.
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Regular cleaning removes this plaque and improves
gum health.
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Regular Visits Can Monitor the Progress of
Certain Conditions
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If you have the initial stages of gum disease,
your dentist may advise you on additional
techniques that you can employ to help keep your
teeth cleaner and your gums healthier.
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However, regular checkups can determine whether
these methods are being successful, and can alert
you to the need to see a specialist to improve
the condition of your gums to help save your
teeth.
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Checkups Can Find Minor Issues Before They Become
Larger Problems
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Regular dental checkups can detect small changes
in the teeth that can signal a problem that could
become more serious in the future.
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For example, a loose tooth may be able to be
saved with a variety of dental procedures before
it affects the stability of adjacent teeth.
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Cosmetic dentists can recommend ways to stabilize
teeth to preserve your smile.
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Dental Examinations Can Reveal Mouth Cancer or
Other Unusual Growths
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An important part of your dental checkup is the
visual examination of mouth and throat tissues.
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This examination can help to find small cancers
of the mouth or throat that should be treated
immediately.
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Checkups Can Detect Changes in General Health
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A number of medical conditions can be detected by
changes in mouth tissues.
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Dental professionals are trained to recognize
these subtle differences and can advise you to
see your physician for further diagnosis.
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Some conditions that can be detected by changes
in the mouth and teeth are
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DIABETES
Diabetes often causes chances in the teeth and
gums that can lead to loosening of teeth.
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OSTEOPOROSIS
Although this condition of thinning bones does
not affect the teeth, it can causes changes in
the supporting bone structure in the jaw.
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EATING DISORDERS
Poor nutrition from anorexia and self-induced
vomiting from bulimia can produce visible damage
to the teeth.
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CROHNS DISEASE
The inflammation that can affect the
gastrointestinal tract in patients with Crohns
disease can also show as small, raised bumps in
the mouth.
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ACID REFLUX DISORDERS
Nighttime acid reflux can cause stomach acid to
back up into the mouth, causing damage to tooth
enamel.
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HEART DISEASE
Poor oral health can cause bacteria to travel to
the heart, which can lead to heart disease.
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DEMENTIA
Poor dental care can be a sign of mental changes
associated with dementia.
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DRY MOUTH
Dry mouth can be a side effect from medications
the individual is taking and can cause a greater
risk for tooth decay.
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Family dentists generally recommend a dental
checkup every six months. However, your dentist
may advise you to have exams more frequently,
based on your individual dental health.
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Take his or her advice to heart, and you can
avoid a number of troublesome and expensive
problems.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
www.mychandlerdentists.com.
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
are_at_gmail.com