While many adults were raised believing that dental visits should happen only once a year, or even only when one’s smile was already exhibiting signs of trouble, in reality most dentists agree that bi-annual preventive visits are essential to prolonging and preserving oral health. That’s because plaque bacteria can calcify quickly on teeth, where it can lead to acidity that can begin to erode teeth’s enamel.
Due to diets higher in sugar than in the past, many kids are particularly susceptible to dental decay that can lead to discomfort, pain, infection, and eventually premature loss of baby teeth. That can then create additional problems down the road, such as alignment issues that might be preventable had the healthy teeth remained in tact longer.
Basically, it’s important to schedule bi-annual visits for each of your children, so their teeth and gums can get the preventive care they need. To keep things simple, you could schedule them around your children’s school holidays, such as over winter and summer breaks.
Preventive care is important for kids and adults alike. Fortunately, you can schedule preventive care for your whole family by calling Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).
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