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Let’s face it. If you are not experiencing pain or an apparent dental health issue, chances are you do not want to see the dentist. After all, what can your dentist do for you if nothing is wrong? The answer to that is actually quite a lot! Seeing your dentist for a regularly scheduled examination and cleaning will help your dental health remain in a healthy state while allowing your dentist to detect any dental health issues at the earliest stages for more straightforward treatment. Patients in Cary, North Carolina, trust their oral health to the team at Carl McMillan, DMD, PA: Holistic Dental Centers. Here are some reasons why seeing your dentist for a professional cleaning and exam is essential.
When you think of dental treatments, you likely think about the hit these treatments take on your pocketbook. When dental health issues are allowed to progress and go untreated, it is true that it can often result in more invasive and costly dental work. If you have not seen your dentist in years and suddenly are in terrible pain because you need treatment, this will likely set you back hundreds of dollars. The hardest part to swallow may be that this situation was entirely preventable. Seeing your dentist for a regularly scheduled examination and cleaning will allow your dental team to detect dental health issues early. When detected early, tooth decay can be treated with a simple filling. However, when decay is allowed to spread, that is when you may be looking at a costly procedure.
Even if you think you are employing the very best brushing and flossing techniques, there are still parts of your mouth that are not as clean as they could be. Because of all the little nooks and crannies in the mouth, some areas are nearly impossible to clean properly. Seeing your dentist for a professional cleaning will allow these hard-to-reach areas to be adequately cleaned. If you are skipping your cleanings, plaque will turn into damaging tartar. From there, this tartar can lead to decay and gum disease.
If you are ready to schedule a professional cleaning and dental exam, please call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Carl McMillan at (919) 865-0700.