{"id":87,"date":"2018-12-02T20:54:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-02T20:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2019-01-08T20:58:18","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T20:58:18","slug":"how-preventive-dentistry-can-save-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/how-preventive-dentistry-can-save-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Preventive Dentistry Can Save Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_61997183__1536067279_45714-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling in the dentist's chair.\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_61997183__1536067279_45714-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_61997183__1536067279_45714-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_61997183__1536067279_45714.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard before that you should see your dentist\nevery 6 months, but why? Routine checkups and cleanings are important for your\noral health, even if you brush and floss regularly. Keeping your teeth and gums\nhealthy not only gives your smile its great appearance, but it also helps your\noverall health! Read on to discover why preventive dentistry is vital to the\nwell-being of your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens During a Checkup and Cleaning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checkup or Examination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During a checkup, your dentist will check your teeth for\ncavities and decay, and they may take X-Rays to look for any issues that can\u2019t\nbe seen with the naked eye. They will examine your teeth for plaque and tartar\nto get a better idea of your oral health and smile. Tartar occurs when plaque\nisn\u2019t removed, and it hardens. Tartar can only be removed by a professional\ndentist, and it can lead to gum disease and decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, your gums will be checked with a dental tool to\nmeasure the spaces in between your teeth and gums. This is how your dentist\nchecks for gum disease. If you have shallow pockets, you\u2019re in the clear. But,\nif you have deeper pockets in between your teeth and gums, you may need\nperiodontal therapy to remedy your gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will also carefully examine your throat,\ntongue, face, head, and neck to look for any signs of health issues. They may\nalso use a special tool to detect oral cancer, which can often go undetected\nwithout regular dental visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your checkup, your teeth will be cleaned, and your\ndentist will remove any tartar that you couldn\u2019t clean away at home. Once your\nteeth are plaque and tartar-free, you may get your teeth polished, so you can\nleave the office with a beautiful looking smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Routine Dental Visits Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital to your oral and overall health that you see\nyour dentist at least twice a year. Checkups and cleanings are the best way of preventing\nand detecting early signs of cavities, gum disease, cancer, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re also good for your oral health. Gum disease, which\naffects about half of the population, is linked to an increased risk of heart\ndisease, stroke, diabetes, and more. If you skip your checkups and cleanings,\nyou may need periodontal therapy to help your gums. During this process, your\ndentist will clean out bacteria and tartar trapped under your gumline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a good oral health routine like brushing, flossing,\nand using mouthwash is a great way to stay healthy in between checkups and\ncleanings. This helps prevent tartar from building up and keeps your teeth and\ngums healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about why regular dental visits are\nso important, have you made your two appointments in 2019? Contact your dentist\nto keep your smile looking and feeling great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr.\nJane C. Puskas is a highly-trained dentist who provides expert care to all of\nher patients. She likes stressing the importance of routine dental appointments\nto prevent issues before they occur in the first place. She currently runs her\nown practice, and she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (404) 261-7488 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard before that you should see your dentist every 6 months, but why? Routine checkups and cleanings are important for your oral health, even if you brush and floss regularly. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy not only gives your smile its great appearance, but it also helps your overall health! 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