{"id":16,"date":"2020-01-07T20:28:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T20:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2020-02-12T20:29:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T20:29:57","slug":"scheduling-a-dental-appointment-six-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/scheduling-a-dental-appointment-six-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why A Regular Dental Checkup is So Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/scheduling-a-dental-appointment-six-reasons\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling during her dental checkup.\" class=\"wp-image-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_141987000__1581538974_35166.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think of staying healthy, do you think about visiting your dentist? It can be easy to forget that maintaining your oral health with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">regular dental checkups<\/a> is a key part of your overall wellbeing. However, a trip to your dentist is about so much more than keeping your pearly whites clean. Here are six reasons why scheduling a dental appointment is so important for both your smile <em>and <\/em>your general health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Detect Oral Cancer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Delta Dental, more Americans are diagnosed with\nmouth or throat cancer than cervix or stomach cancer every year. You may not notice\nthe earliest symptoms of this dangerous condition, but your highly trained\ndentist is able to quickly identify them. Recognizing oral cancer as early as\npossible is key to treating it successfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Control Tartar and Cavities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tartar is a tough, yellowish substance that hardens onto\nyour teeth and can only be removed by your dentist. It\u2019s brimming with bacteria\nthat tirelessly eat away at your enamel to cause cavities. Once the outer layer\nhas been damaged, your tooth may become uncomfortable and require dental work\nto be restored. Thankfully, a simple professional dental cleaning can remove tartar\nand bacteria before they become destructive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Prevent Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The plaque, tartar, and bacteria that build up in your mouth\ncan also cause a condition known as gum disease. This common infection in the\ngum tissue will initially cause tender, swollen gums that bleed easily, but can\nlead to permanent bone damage and tooth loss if left untreated. However, if it\u2019s\ncaught and treated in its early stages, the symptoms can be reversed entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stop Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be damaging your teeth on a daily basis without\nrealizing it. During your regular visit, your dentist can alert you to issues\nlike nail biting or teeth grinding and how they may be impacting your oral health.\nYour dentist will work on fixing any damage that has been caused as well as give\nyou guidance on breaking these bad habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Look for Issues Under the Surface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>X-raying your teeth and jawbone allows your dentist to examine\nyour health below the gumline. They may discover issues that you can\u2019t see or feel\nyet, like jawbone deterioration or impacted teeth, and treat them before they\ncause you any discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Spot Hidden Health Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental checkup includes an examination of your neck, jaw,\nface, and lymph nodes as well. Your dentist will carefully look for any\nswelling, discoloration, or abnormalities that could indicate larger underlying\nhealth concerns. Along with oral cancer, they are highly trained to recognize systemic\nconditions like diabetes, leukemia, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease, which may present their\nearliest symptoms in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skipping a regular dental appointment may save you a little\ntime and money now, but it could cost you much more down the line. When you take\ncare of your oral and overall health with regular visits to your dentist, both\nyour smile and your body will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At American Dental Care in Conway, SC, we strongly\nbelieve in preventing problems before they happen. Dr. Tommy Murph offers\ndental checkups six days a week so that you can get the oral healthcare you\nneed with an appointment that fits into your busy schedule. He would be\nthrilled to help you achieve the happy, healthy smile you\u2019ve always wanted, so\nfeel free to contact him via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or <strong>(843)\n488-4357. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you think of staying healthy, do you think about visiting your dentist? It can be easy to forget that maintaining your oral health with regular dental checkups is a key part of your overall wellbeing. However, a trip to your dentist is about so much more than keeping your pearly whites clean. 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