As 2022 Comes to an End, Make Your Dental Appointments for 2023
The year 2022 is almost over, and now is the time to make your dental appointments for the coming year. Scheduling professional cleanings and examinations at six-month intervals will help your teeth stay healthy because tooth decay happens in a predictable pattern. Even those who are most diligent at brushing and flossing, can develop plaque in hard-to-reach places. Once the plaque changes into tartar, it can only be removed professionally with tools used by dental professionals. Schedule those dental appointments now for those cleanings next year, and keep brushing and flossing every day.
Find the Right Dentist
The first step is to find a dentist that you feel confident in. Then, book those appointments for the coming year. Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS, is a family dentist that you can trust with all the dental needs for your whole family. She is devoted to all her patients. She provides the latest state of the art dentistry the profession has to offer. Further, she is also committed to the overall health and wellness of each patient. Dr. Evanson seeks to treat each patient with the individual care that is required for their needs.
Do I Really Need Dental Appointments Twice a Year?
Taking care of your oral health requires more than brushing and flossing. It’s important to have your teeth professionally cleaned to remove the bacteria that causes plaque to form. Plaque on your teeth is caused by bacteria that begins to develop in hard-to-reach places within a day or two after a professional cleaning. You can brush and floss every day, but some plaque build-up is inevitable.
When plaque is left on your teeth, it begins to calcify and at this stage, you can’t remove it yourself. Professional teeth cleaning twice a year, alleviates the heavy plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to cavities and tooth loss.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you have a professional dental cleaning and examination every 6 months. These scheduled intervals are specifically designed because tooth decay develops in a predictable pattern. Once the plaque on your teeth transforms into tartar, it can only be removed by dental professionals.
In some cases, depending on your teeth and gums, you might need to see your dentist more often than twice a year. That’s another reason why it’s important to schedule your appointments with Dr. Evanson so she can recommend what is best for your teeth.
Dental Check Ups Can Also Detect Other Problems
Lymph Node, Neck, and Head Examinations and Oral Cancer Examinations
Besides checking your teeth, Dr. Evanson will also check for oral cancer, check your jaw, lymph nodes, and neck for lumps, swelling or other irregularities. If an irregularity is discovered, it could indicate major health issues or disease that requires medical attention. Routine dental check-ups are not just for your teeth and gums. Oral cancer is very treatable in the early stages. If not diagnosed, it can quickly progress and become life threatening.
Gum Disease
Tartar and plaque buildup causes cavities and tooth decay, and also wears away the gum tissues in your mouth, causing gum disease. When the bones that hold your teeth in place deteriorate, your teeth can work loose or fall out requiring extensive treatment to repair.
Call Dr. Evanson Today
Don’t underestimate the importance of your dental check-ups and professional cleanings. By keeping on top of your oral health, you’ll be getting off to a good start in the coming year. Contact Dr. Evanson online or call her office at (720) 409-0008 to schedule those appointments today.
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