It’s understandably difficult to prioritize preventive dental care when it seems like your teeth and gums are fine. After all, why spend time and money on your regular dental checkups and cleanings when your smile looks and feels fine? Unfortunately, most oral health issues can easily develop unnoticed and lead to far larger, more painful, and more complicated issues if not caught by your dentist. Here are threeproblems you’re putting yourself at a higher risk of by skipping a dental cleaning or checkup.  

Similar to how your car needs periodic tune-ups to ensure it keeps running smoothly, your teeth and gums require regular maintenance to stay healthy! Most oral health issues like cavities and gum disease develop unnoticed until they cause damage or discomfort, and can eventually lead to serious and painful complications. However, visiting your dentist twice a year for a simple dental checkup and cleaning can catch these problems early and put a stop to them before they become larger issues! Here are three practical tips to help you make and keep these important appointments twice a year.