Importance of CheckUps

Luen Dental Centre

The importance of teeth cleaning and regular dental check-ups cannot be stressed enough. Take care of your smile, and the chances of never having to get dentures or have other expensive procedures performed increases substantially.
Having your teeth cleaned regularly offers many benefits not only to your appearance, but your health as well. Some of these benefits include:

Prevention of gum disease. The build-up of plaque can result in gum (periodontal) disease. Plaque also contains bacteria which can cause inflammation and irritate gums.

Maintain good health. Studies in recent years have linked strokes and heart attacks to gum disease. Although the correlation between the two isn’t clear, regular teeth cleaning could potentially lessen your risk of having a stroke or developing heart disease.

Enjoy a whiter, brighter smile. Having your teeth cleaned helps remove stains caused by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, and other products. Some medications can also cause teeth to become discolored.

Prevent halitosis (bad breath). No one wants bad breath, which can be caused by gum disease, food lodged in hard-to-reach areas, or poor oral hygiene. Regular teeth cleaning and dental check-ups are the most effective way to ensure you enjoy good oral hygiene.

Keep your teeth. No one wants to lose their teeth, but poor oral hygiene can result in advanced gum disease, which means supporting bone can be destroyed as plaque moves further into the roots of the teeth. Have your teeth cleaned regularly, and brush/floss thoroughly between cleanings.
Regular dental check-ups are how your dentist detects any potential problems that you may not even be aware of. Unless you have pain or an obvious cavity, you may have issues you do not even know about