You lead a busy life, and finding the time in your schedule for one more appointment isn’t always as easy as it should be. Fortunately, however, making time for important preventive oral health care can save you time in the long run, along with having many other amazing benefits. Here’s why it’s so important to keep on track with your regular dental exams and cleanings!
Early Diagnosis Means Better Prognosis
When you attend your regular, biannual dental exam and cleaning, your dental team is doing more than just cleaning your teeth. They’re also checking your mouth for any abnormalities, including oral cancer. The great news is that the earlier that this disease is caught, the better the prognosis. Thus, by seeing your dentist regularly, you can be alerted to any dangerous oral health problems before they have a chance to get worse.
An Ounce of Prevention
Another amazing benefit of your regular dental check-ups is that your dentist can spot problems like cavities while they’re still small. This can make treatment easier and more affordable. In fact, it can even help reverse conditions like gingivitis before it turns into a more serious condition like gum disease!
Saving Dollars Makes Sense
Visiting your dentist more frequently can save you money, too. If you have dental insurance, your plan may cover a preventive exam and cleaning every six months. These appointments could be completely free, or come with a small copay, but by keeping your smile healthy and strong they can potentially save you money on restorative care such as fillings, root canals, dentures and dental implants down the road. Thus, the better you care for your teeth, the more money you’ll save.
Time is Money, Too
Finally, while your time is valuable, too, visiting your dentist every six months can save you from needing more dental appointments to deal with oral health emergencies that come unexpectedly because you didn’t catch them sooner.
Remember, it may seem like a good idea to skip your next dental appointment if you’re short on time, but this can backfire if you have any emergency dental problems. Worse yet, many oral health issues can be hard to detect on your own. The great news is that your dentist is here to help. So, carve out a little time for some much-needed self-care, and let your dental team assist you in protecting your smile. It’ll save you money and time and leave you looking and feeling your best!
About Dr. Noorda
Dr. Brett Noorda earned his bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University and his dental DMD from the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, which is an honor that only 7 percent of dentists achieve, as well as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has also served as an Infection Control Inspector for the State of Nevada Board of Dental Examiners. To schedule an exam and cleaning appointment with Dental Excellence, visit our website or call us today at 702-456-7403.