The Importance of Regular Dental Check-Ups

Preventative dentistry is term many patients recognize as the most effective way to take care of their mouth, teeth and gums.  Regular dental visits and cleanings allow you the opportunity to treat dental disease before it starts or to catch it early enough so it remains treatable rather than an extensive problem.  Your dentist will check your teeth for cavities and cracks, evaluate the health of your gums, provide an oral cancer screening exam and evaluate your jaw joint to make sure it is functioning properly.  Early detection saves you time in the dental chair, affords you the opportunity to have painless dentistry and is much kinder to your checkbook!  Your dentist and dental hygienist are constantly looking for ways to teach you to brush and floss more effectively or to change your routines so that you are able to minimize your risk of cavities, oral cancer and gum disease.  We are committed to helping you to have a disease free mouth and want to work with you so that you have the opportunity to smile proudly for many years to come. Prevention is truly the best medicine!

–Authored by Robin Hogan, DDS