iHeart Dental: Your Smile Says a Lot About You. Shouldn’t It Say Something Great?
Your long-term oral health starts with regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings. These dental exams provide our dentists with the opportunity to not only remove any plaque and tartar buildup that at-home solutions cannot remove, but can also allow our team to spot any decay or disease.
The Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings
Good dental health is a combination of proper daily maintenance (brushing and flossing) along with regular visits for professional dental cleanings. Regular teeth cleanings and dental exams can not only help prevent long-term complications, but can also improve your smile and oral health.
What Happens When You Don’t Schedule a Professional Cleaning
The consequences of not scheduling regular teeth cleanings and dental exams are no smiling matter. There are multiple complications that can occur if you do not visit your dentist regularly. One complication to not maintaining proper oral hygiene and care is cavities. Cavities are painful places on your teeth where decay has eaten through the enamel and exposed a tooth’s root. Diseased, crooked or missing teeth or a misshapen jaw can also:
- Interfere with your speech
- Make chewing your food properly difficult and painful
- Lead to expensive corrective procedures
Another complication of poor oral health is gum disease, which can be mild in the initial stages, but lead to much more severe problems if untreated. Research has also linked periodontal disease to significant health problems as well. Gum disease or periodontal disease may cause
- Loss of teeth
- Infections
- Respiratory issues
- Diabetes complications
- Strokes
- Dementia
- Heart disease. (It has been found that gum disease increases a person’s risk of heart disease by about 20%. Also studies show that 80% of people who suffered a heart attack also had gum disease.)
Professional dental cleanings and exams are critical to maintaining your smile. We offer multiple affordable dental cleaning options for patients with and without dental insurance, including our iHeart Dental Savings Club for patients who do not have coverage. Call our office in Rincon, GA at (912) 499-1133 or contact us online to schedule your next dental checkup and keep your smile bright and shiny for years to come.
