Health professionals agree that there is a direct link between oral infections and stroke and heart disease among other health problems. This means that a healthy mouth equals a healthy body.
Reasons to visit a general dentist
A trip to a general dentist is the best way to ensure that the teeth, gums, tongue and mouth remain healthy. The following are some of the top reasons to visit a general dentist regularly.
Maintain oral health
A general dentist performs oral inspections of a patient’s mouth, and when they identify any problems, they are able to take immediate action before the issue worsens. X-rays, which are often taken once every year, help identify problems below the gum line and the dentist can schedule corrective procedures to help resolve the identified problems. General dentists also clean patients’ teeth as they assess the health of their gums. This gives them the opportunity to identify any oral problems and provide solutions.
Remove plaque
While brushing and flossing after every meal may help protect teeth, professional cleaning at least twice a year can help protect teeth. Despite brushing and flossing, plaque will eventually build up. When left on the teeth for a long time, plaque turns into tartar which cannot be removed through normal brushing and flossing. General dentists use special tools to remove plaque, which helps prevent cavities and gum disease.
Prevent the loss of teeth
According to recent research by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial (NIDCR), over 90% of adult Americans between the age of 20 and 64 have visited a dentist at least once to have a cavity treated. The NIDCR also states that 5% of all American adults between those ages do not have any teeth at all.
Visiting a general dentist at least once every year prevents the loss of teeth and the need for dental implants when cavities are treated before they cause extensive decay. Furthermore, annual visits help promote good oral hygiene practices, and patients have an opportunity to ask questions related to their oral health and get answers. Visits to the dentist also help keep patients’ gums healthy.
Early diagnosis of gum disease
Some nutritional habits can eventually lead to gum disease, which exposes the healthy teeth of a patient to potential tooth loss and health ailments. Regular visits allow the general dentist to diagnose potential gum problems early on. When gum issues are detected early, a general dentist can help reverse them.
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