WHY DENTAL CHECKUPS ARE ESSENTIAL

Posted on 05/23/2018

Have you ever wondered to yourself if that check up with your dentist is really that important? If you have, maybe you’re even guilty of canceling or rescheduling that appointment too. After all, you take care of your teeth with your own oral hygiene, so what would your dentist do that makes such a big difference?

There’s a reason that you have that appointment, and that is because it is one of the most effective and essential tools in a dentist’s arsenal for keeping your smile as healthy as it can be. To outline exactly why your dental checkups with us here at Main Line Center for Dental Excellence are so important, we’ve put together this list of the main advantages you get from those visits.

CLEARING AWAY PLAQUE & TARTAR

As food particles and bacteria build up on your teeth and gums they can eventually transform into plaque and tartar, which contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, brushing and flossing at home isn’t enough, which is why regular cleanings at the dentist is necessary to prevent your teeth from getting decay or the development of gum disease. A dental hygienist will perform a thorough cleaning, removing the plaque and tartar that has built up on your teeth.

CHECKING FOR GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, & OTHER DISEASES

In their early stages, conditions like gingivitis or minor tooth decay can be easily treated with simple procedures such a removing plaque and tartar or placing a dental filling. However, if these conditions aren’t treated, they can become much more dangerous and threatening to your oral as well as your general health. Gingivitis can lead to gum disease, which can which can result in tooth loss and has also been linked to heart disease. Tooth decay can spread through an entire tooth, requiring more severe and costly treatment such as root canal and possibly a crown.


When you visit your dentist for your check-up appointment, they will be searching for all the early warning signs for these conditions and start planning for preventative treatment if necessary. Your dentist will also perform an oral cancer examination. Your check-up is a very important part of your dental care, It enables your dentist to be able to identify and treat these issue before they become much worse and much more difficult to treat.

SCHEDULE YOUR CHECKUP TODAY!

If you’re due for your regular dental checkup, contact us at the Main Line Center for Dental Excellence and schedule your appointment at our office in Narberth, PA. We have everything you need to have a healthy smile that will last you a lifetime, with a team of general and cosmetic dental specialists that provide our patients with nothing less than the best in dental care. We look forward to seeing you in our office soon for your dental checkup and showing you what truly excellent dental care is like.