Brushing and flossing are just two parts of a full oral hygiene line-up—you also need to swing by your dentist’s office for a professional cleaning now and again. While you can do a lot in between office visits to keep your teeth healthy and clean, there’s simply no substitute for a professional and intricate teeth cleaning.
Here’s why:
Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the most common causes of adult tooth loss, and is not something you can detect on your own. A full dental cleaning includes a check for gum disease and an appropriate treatment plan—gum disease is reversible if caught early. Cleanings keep your options open by catching gum disease before it advances to the surgery stage.
Spotting Problems
If your tooth already hurts, you’ve waited too long. Heading into a dentist in Los Angeles for regular cleanings allows the hygienist to spot problems in their early stages. Early detection of problems makes treatment easier and more likely to succeed (and often less expensive). You can’t see problems with your own teeth until the damage is already done that us why regular check-ups are so important.
Accountability
You may be the type of person that flosses every single day without fail, but most people aren’t. Stopping in for a cleaning allows you to check in with your hygienist about your habits and keeps you on the right path towards good oral health. It’s always nice to have someone keeping tabs on you and letting you know where you might be falling short, especially with personalized advice specific to your needs.
Aesthetics
Teeth are noticeably cleaner and brighter after a cleaning. Most stains, like those from coffee and tobacco, can be removed during a routine cleaning. It’s not the same as a professional teeth whitening provided by a cosmetic dentists in Los Angeles, but it will help you feel more attractive and smile brighter. Plus, your teeth feel silky smooth.
Building a Plan
When you work with a dentist or hygienist on a regular basis, he or she can help you to build a long-term dental plan that will eventually address all of the oral problems you may have. Seeing what you need in advance allows you to plan and budget accordingly, and spares you any huge, costly emergency surprises down the line.
We believe that prevention is key when it comes to healthy teeth. Stopping by our dental office in Los Angeles every few months for a cleaning can have a dramatic impact on your oral health, and spare you pain and money down the line.
