Periodic oral examinations are essential to maintaining good overall health. Regular dental visits allow us to detect gum disease and other medical conditions in their early stages, when they are most treatable. Studies continually point to the relationship between dental health and overall health. Recent research even reveals a link between gum disease and heart disease. For these reasons, regular dental visits can be an invaluable preventive health measure. Regular visits also allow us to clean your teeth and introduce advances in dentistry that can help your smile look its best.