Think that Checkup isn’t Beneficial? Think Again!

By: Stephen Price DDS | Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 | General Dentistry

Wednesday, November 30th, 2016

Most of us have so many things that we need to get done each day that we easily find ourselves putting certain things off. This may be a great way to maintain your sanity in today’s fast-paced society, but it could also have a down side, depending on what you postpone and for how long you put that thing off. And, if that thing is your dental checkup, the consequences could be steeper than you imagine. Here are a few of the reasons that routine dental care should be a priority.

• Your dental team is your dream team. A team can make more progress and create better outcomes than one person trying to accomplish a goal alone. This is true when it comes to your oral health. At home, you brush and floss your teeth, and you avoid foods and habits that could cause damage. In the dental office, we evaluate your teeth and gums using magnification. This could bring into view tiny problems that you can’t see when you look in the mirror; problems like plaque and tartar. Why go it alone when you don’t have to?
• The more we see, the less we have to do. Have you ever found yourself skipping dental appointments because you just don’t like the idea of possibly needing a shot of numbing medication? Or because you fear you may need a filling or other type of restorative work? When you finally do see the dentist, you come face to face with the very things you had hoped to avoid. Let’s look at a different scenario. You see your dentist every six months, and you take good care of your teeth in between visits. Then, during your checkup, you are given a perfect bill of oral health. Doesn’t that sound more appealing?
• The less we do, the less you stress. We understand the reality of dental anxiety, and we find this an important matter to address with our patients. As you read the above scenario, can you imagine how good it would feel to have your dental visits fly by without so much as a single shot or drilling? When this becomes the norm, your dental anxiety may melt away quicker than you ever imagined.

Put your dental needs on the front-burner. Schedule a checkup and cleaning at (703)935-2879.