It’s easy to justify skipping your regular dental cleanings if your teeth are healthy and you don’t have any obvious dental problems. After all, these visits with the dentist take time out of your busy day and aren’t necessary if you don’t have cavities, right? The truth is that regular dental cleanings and exams protect you from developing serious dental issues.
Below are some of the important benefits of visiting the dentist every six months:
– Cavity prevention: A very important reason for regular dental checkups is that they help to prevent cavities. During these visits, our dentist examines your teeth, and if you see your dentist every six months, cavities don’t have time to develop. Any existing cavities can be detected early on when treatment will be much easier.
– Gum disease prevention: This gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults and is a very significant issue. Gum disease can develop if you don’t take the time to properly clean your teeth on a daily basis, so receiving regular dental cleanings is very beneficial.
– Tartar removal: Professional dental checkups are the only times when tartar, which is hardened plaque that builds on your gum line can be removed. Tartar can’t be treated at home.
If you need to schedule your next dental checkup in Lincoln, Nebraska, call Pine Ridge Dental today at 402-423-1100 to arrange your appointment with Dr. Brent Murphy and learn more about why professional dental care matters.
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5140 S. 56th Street,
Lincoln, NE 68516
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8545 Executive Woods Dr. #2,
Lincoln, NE 68512