How long has it been since you've seen your Aurora, CO, dentist, Dr. Raed Ammari of Ammari Dental? If it's been more than six months, it's time to make an appointment. Regular dental checkups offer a simple way to protect your health and reduce your risk of cavities and other oral health problems.
Regular dental visits help you protect and improve your smile
Adding dental checkups to your calendar every six months offers these benefits:
- Fewer Cavities: During your visit, you'll receive a dental cleaning to remove plaque from your teeth. Plaque, a transparent, sticky film that contains bacteria can cause cavities. Although brushing your teeth gets rid of plaque, it can be difficult to completely remove the film if any parts of your teeth overlap. Luckily, your dental hygienist can clean plaque from out-of-the-way places and help you avoid cavities.
- Lower Gum Disease Risk: In addition to getting rid of plaque, cleanings also remove tartar, the hard, brownish deposit that forms when plaque remains on your teeth for as little as 10 days. Both plaque and tartar irritate the gums and can cause gum disease. If you have any signs of gingivitis, the earliest form of gum disease, a cleaning may improve the health of your gums. Signs and symptoms of gingivitis include gums that bleed when you brush and floss, receding gums, bad breath, and swollen, red gum tissue.
- Prompt Treatment for Oral Health Issues: Small problems are always easier and less costly to treat than major oral health issues. When you visit the Aurora, CO, dental office every six months, your dentist can diagnose and treat cavities, gum disease, loose fillings, cracks, and other problems before they can have a significant impact on your oral health. Your checkup will also include a screening to check for signs of oral cancer.
- Recommendations for Cosmetic Dental Treatments: Your checkup is the perfect time to discuss treatments that could improve your appearance if you have a missing, discolored, oddly shaped or damaged tooth or a dull smile.
Do you need to make an appointment with the dentist? Call (303) 283-8009 to schedule an appointment with your dentist in Aurora, CO, Dr. Ammari of Ammari Dental.
