Regular dental visits and cleanings help to ensure the health and wellness of your teeth and gums. While daily oral hygiene is important, regular visits allow for potential issues to be discovered and addressed before they become bigger issues and lead to tooth loss.
But it isn’t just your teeth that make regular dental care so important. Regular visits allow your dentist to notice signs and symptoms of other potential medical concerns. Many systemic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s, lupus, and diabetes can show initial symptoms in the mouth first. Identifying these symptoms and alerting your physician can help keep you healthy. Other conditions, such as oral cancer, can be caught sooner when regular examinations are done. Catching these conditions early allows for better treatment options.