3 Reasons To Schedule Your Routine Visit With Your Dentist

When your coworkers invite you out to the bar after work, it’s easy to prioritize that over a checkup and cleaning with your dentist. When you call to cancel your appointment, you’re not thinking about what kind of impact it could have on your oral health. Each time you visit your professional for a cleaning and examination, they save you time, money, and future pain. Waiting to take care of oral health problems until they’re causing you discomfort can put you in a tough spot. Read on for 3 reasons you should move your dental visit to the top of your priority list. <

Catch Oral Cancer Early

You may not have noticed, but each time you visit your dentist for a checkup and cleaning, they conduct an oral cancer screening. They examine your oral tissues, tongue, and cheeks in search of any abnormalities that could point towards oral cancer. Because it’s such a fast-progressing disease, catching it before it spreads to other parts of your body can increase your chances of successfully treating it.

Your dental professional is specially trained to spot symptoms and signs of this deadly disease that impacts an estimated 91,000 people in the United States. The screening is pain-free, fast, and typically covered by your dental insurance, so why wouldn’t you take advantage of it?

Waiting Until You’re In Pain Could Mean More Invasive Procedures

If you’re suffering from a lingering toothache, when you ignore it, it could progress into a march larger problem. Let’s say that your toothache was because of a cavity. If you regularly attend your checkups and cleanings, your dentist could spot the affected tooth and prevent further damage and discomfort with a filling. These preventive treatments are also often covered by your insurance.

When you ignore the problem, it could have detrimental consequences. When your cavity isn’t filled, it could cause harmful oral bacteria to further damage your tooth and result in infection and you needing a root canal. If you put it off even longer, your dentist may even recommend a tooth extraction to save the rest of your mouth from damage.

Save Your Wallet

Typically, your dental insurance covers most, if not all preventive care, including two checkups and cleanings a year and fillings. When you leave oral issues to develop, you may need more invasive procedures that aren’t covered by your policy. Even though it may seem like a hassle to carve time out of your busy schedule for a routine visit with your dentist, it can save you from headaches and stress down the road.

Most people tend to put off their checkups and cleanings for a few reasons, and only view their dental professional as a last resort. When you keep up with preventive care, you can save yourself from harmful diseases and illnesses wreaking havoc on your life. Save your wallet, time, and health by scheduling your appointment today.

About the Author

Dr. Ukti Phadnis strives to exceed her patients’ expectations and provide them with the highest quality of dental care. She focuses on giving her patients the knowledge and treatment they need to maintain a healthy and bright smile for years to come. She focuses on providing individualized care and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning, visit Wethersfield Dental Group’s website or contact 860-400-3007.