{"id":35,"date":"2018-12-08T15:13:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T15:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2018-12-14T15:17:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-14T15:17:15","slug":"dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/08\/dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Discusses the Top 5 Reasons To Get Regular Dental Care!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WomanPeople have a lot of reasons for skipping regular dental visits such as time, money and dental phobia, but what if you found out that it can actually lead to more pain in the long run – not to mention more time and money spent in the dental chair? In truth, the more consistent you are with your checkups, the less major dental work you\u2019ll need down the road. Keep reading for the 5 best reasons to schedule routine care with a dentist \u2013 you\u2019ll be on your way to preventing problems (rather than treating them) and maintaining a healthy smile for life!\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. You\u2019ll Get an Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\r\nAt every checkup, both the dentist and hygienist perform an oral cancer screening. They visually examine your soft tissues such as your throat, tongue, cheeks and lips, looking for any suspicious lumps, bumps or lesions. As with all cancers, early detection is key.\r\n

2. Any Cavities You Have Will Be Found When They\u2019re Small<\/h2>\r\nMany people assume that they would feel a cavity right away, but in many cases, cavities don\u2019t cause pain until they\u2019ve gotten larger. At that point, they require more extensive treatment to fix.\r\n\r\nHowever, a dentist uses diagnostic tool such as annual bitewing X-rays to detect small cavities that they can\u2019t see with their eyes alone. That way, a cavity can be treated with a relatively simple, inexpensive filling instead of a dental crown, root canal, or both.\r\n

3. You\u2019ll Prevent or Manage Gum Disease<\/h2>\r\nGum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss. It\u2019s also a \u201csilent disease\u201d (similar to diabetes), so you wouldn\u2019t necessarily feel it until it\u2019s advanced.\r\n\r\nAt that point, the gums and underlying bone that support the teeth have been damaged or lost, which can ultimately cause the teeth to become loose and fall out.\r\n\r\nAnd the consequences of gum disease don\u2019t end there. Researchers have found overwhelming evidence that it increases the risk for all of the following:\r\n