Time for a Dental Cleaning?
From the time we are little we are told about the importance of proper dental care. But Why?
The Fact is that a deep cleaning from the dentist gets to places normal brushing and flossing can’t.
Maybe the most important thing a deep cleaning gets is early detection of many common dental problems:
Gum Disease
The first reason for a dental cleaning is that it is going to help prevent the chances of you getting gum disease. This is because the cleanings are going to help discourage the development of diseases that can happen inside of the mouth. Most of this time, this is going to happen because of a buildup of bacteria on the gums. It is going to be better for your gums if you have the plaque and tartar removed from your teeth. Therefore, there is going to be less chances of you getting an infection in your gums.
Overall Health
The second reason for a regular dental deep cleaning is that you are going to see an improvement in your overall health. There is a connection between a person’s overall health and oral health.
In fact, it is known that a stroke and cardiovascular disease is related to a person’s oral health. Therefore, the cleaning is going to be your friend when it comes to preventing any of the medical conditions that are related to oral issues. This is because the mouth is going to be a portal of entry.
If you are having regular checkups and cleaning procedures done, then they are going to be able to help diagnose some of the more life threatening diseases earlier than some doctors.
Tooth Loss
The third reason for a dental cleaning is that it can help to make sure that you are not going to loss any of your teeth. Going without regular dentist visits can lead to gum disease or a buildup or plaque on the gums. A deep cleaning can help to remove all of the plaque from your teeth and the gums. If you do have a cavity or other dental problem, this is the best way to diagnose the problem before it causes you pain or further damage!
Protecting your Smile
The fourth reason is that the cleaning is going to help keep a person’s smile straight and healthy. It’s not secret, everyone wants a sparkling white smile. A bright smile is one of the things that is going to help build up a person’s confidence.
Not only does smiling have a positive mental and “mood boosting” effect on you, a Penn State study proved that a nice smile positively effects how others view us.
So, with all of these reasons why a deep cleaning is so important, it’s probably a good time to make an appointment with your local dental hygienist. Give Mint Dental a call at 907-646-8672 or contact us to get your next cleaning scheduled!