Compelling Reasons To Schedule Checkups

Do you typically follow our suggestions for your oral health but you are having a hard time feeling motivated to schedule your dental checkup? We often come across patients who are dedicated to their home dental hygiene but are not quite clear about what makes scheduling preventive visits so important. We encourage you to consider some compelling reasons to keep up with checkups – you can expect a healthy smile as a result.

Reason #1: They’re Comfortable

We provide compassionate, gentle care during each appointment, regardless of the treatment or service provided. A dental checkup is a relaxed visit during which we simply perform a detailed inspection of your oral cavity and surrounding tissues. If you understand that checkups are comfortable but you are simply too nervous, speak with us about sedation – it can make accessing dental care enjoyable.

Reason #2: They Save You Money, Time, and More

Imagine you skip your dental checkups for a year and a cavity we would have otherwise discovered and immediately filled becomes quite large. Your tooth shatters and becomes infected. As a result, you require root canal treatment and a crown. Or, it may turn out you need an extraction. By visiting us every six months, we can find problems immediately, offer treatment, and prevent the need to perform much more complex, costly treatments.

Reason #3: You’ll Have Time For Preventive Treatments

If we find a cavity or other serious issue during a dental checkup, we will need to suggest restorative care. However, we often detect concerns before damage occurs, which means you still have the luxury of receiving preventive treatments. This is often the case if gingivitis is just beginning or if you are showing signs of TMJ disorder (malfunctioning jaw joints or jaw joint strain) or bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching).