Did you know that visiting your dentist every six months for preventive cleans and exams might just save you some money? It's true. Consistent cleans and exams help identify concerns at their earliest stages, which can help protect your smile and oral health. Here's what you should know.
The Real Cost of Waiting: Why Small Problems Become Big Ones
Early detection of dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease helps save you time in the dental chair and money in your budget.
As an example, say your dentist detects the first signs of tooth decay. You can likely restore that tooth with a simple dental filling. If the decay goes undetected because you miss an exam with your dentist, it will progress further into your tooth until it eventually reaches the nerve and pulp. Now it causes a painful infection that keeps you up at night, and you need root canal treatment to alleviate it. A routine exam and dental filling could have prevented all of this.
Understanding Gum Disease
Gum disease is another condition you can catch early. Gum disease is an infection of the structures that support your teeth: your bone and soft tissue. If your dentist spots gum disease early (gingivitis), you may be able to reverse it with a thorough professional clean and improvements to your home care routine.
When gum disease advances (periodontitis), there is no cure, and your dentist will help you manage your condition with treatment, such as a deep cleaning or gum surgery, and additional cleans throughout the year to keep the gum disease at bay.
Talk with Our Team
If you're in need of preventive dentistry in Coffs Harbour, look no further than Arthur Street Dental. You can request a visit online or talk with a team member on (02) 6652 1677 to schedule.