Has It Been Too Long Since Your Last Dental Appointment?
When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months since your last visit, you are due to schedule an appointment. It is important that you schedule routine visits and not just visit our office when you experience a problem or have a concern about your oral health. Visiting our office only when there’s a problem or concern opens you up to issues that likely could have been prevented. Read on to learn more about the importance of routine dental care.
Isn’t Brushing and Flossing at Home Enough?
We often talk about the importance of cleaning your teeth properly. This includes brushing a minimum of twice per day and using dental floss daily. We know that many of our patients are excellent at following these instructions and cleaning their teeth thoroughly. However, even if you clean your teeth properly every day and night, you still need to visit our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning at least twice a year. During these visits, we thoroughly clean your teeth and remove any tartar and bacteria buildup. Doing this every four to six months, depending on your oral health needs, helps prevent issues such as tooth decay and gum disease. Failure to visit our office for routine dental care increases your risk of experiencing oral health complications. Aside from cleaning your teeth, during these visits, we also look for signs of decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. The longer oral health problems remain undiagnosed and untreated, the greater the chance you will need extensive treatment.
If it has been longer than six months since you and your loved ones visited our office for oral hygiene examinations and cleanings, we encourage you to contact our office, which is located in The Woodlands, TX, to schedule an appointment. We also encourage you to schedule an appointment for any recommended dental treatments to avoid further complications with your oral health. We look forward to seeing you soon!
