{"id":101,"date":"2019-03-25T12:21:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T12:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2019-04-01T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T12:21:29","slug":"6-reasons-to-remember-your-checkup-with-your-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/6-reasons-to-remember-your-checkup-with-your-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons To Remember Your Checkup With Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_51902664__1554121010_23948-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_51902664__1554121010_23948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_51902664__1554121010_23948-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_51902664__1554121010_23948.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re sitting down planning your week, you realize you haven\u2019t had a checkup with your dentist in a long time. It turns out, this can have detrimental effects on your oral health. Without being checked on by your dentist regularly, you can\u2019t take proper preventive measures to avoid and be alerted if you have gum disease, tooth decay, and other serious infections. Be sure to see your dentist before serious problems arise!\u00a0  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 85% of the population in the United States is affected\nby gum disease, and most of those cases aren\u2019t diagnosed by dentists due to\npoor oral routines and not keeping up with semi-annual checkups. Gum disease is\nan infection that causes inflammation and can result in serious consequences\nlike tooth decay and even tooth loss. While this isn\u2019t possible to cure, your\ndentist can effectively treat and destroy the harmful bacteria in your mouth to\nprevent further damage to your health. To avoid this, regular dental checkups\nare an absolute necessity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Oral Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody\u2019s teeth are different, so there may be some\nspecial measures you should take to help keep your smile healthy and shining.\nYour dentist can recommend oral hygiene products such as electric toothbrushes,\nwhitening, fluoride, or natural toothpastes,\nand antibacterial mouth rinses. Getting help choosing the products that are\nbest for you can take your smile from drab to fabulous in short periods of\ntime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaque, Tartar, and Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaque and tartar tend to build up over time, especially if\nyour dental routine isn\u2019t up to par. When left unchecked, this can result in\ngum disease and infections. During each of your visits, your dentist will use\nspecial tools to thoroughly clean and scrub all harmful bacteria, plaque, and\ntartar from your teeth to prevent cavities and protect your enamel. This can\nsave you a massive amount of time and money in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head, Neck, and Jaw Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist doesn\u2019t only treat your gums, mouth, and teeth.\nThey also check parts of your body like your head, neck, jaw, and lymph nodes.\nIf any abnormalities are found in these parts, it could mean serious health\nproblems and your dentist will be able to send you to be treated by a medical\nprofessional. If you experience things like jaw pain, your dentist may even be\nable to find a solution for your relief. Your lymph nodes are important, and\nwhen unhealthy, symptoms are unnoticeable. If checked by your dentist, you can\ndetect issues like certain cancers and oral diseases before they progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alerting You About Bad Dental Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you have habits that you don\u2019t know are bad for\nyou, like crunching ice or grinding and clenching your teeth at night. Some of\nthese can have serious effects on your oral health and have a lasting impact on\nyour jaw bone and the way you are able to chew or speak. When you go for your\nregular checkups, your dentist can inspect for any kind of damage caused by these\nhabits and alert you to them. This can prevent serious consequences and allow\nyou to change destructive oral habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Regular Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time you think about putting off your dental checkup, remember all the problems that\nyou can\u2019t see or feel, but your dentist can detect. This could save you time\nand money in the long run and ensure that\nyour smile will stay healthy. Oral problems can progress rapidly, so it\u2019s\nimportant to not wait and keep up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\nmeasures<\/a>. Schedule your semi-annual checkup today and talk to your dentist\nabout ways you can maintain your health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Joseph Sandberg has been serving the South Jersey\ncommunity of Marlton for over 30 years, providing them with trustworthy and\nreliable care. He is committed to pursuing continuing education so he can give\nthe most up-to-date quality treatment. He has earned multiple awards for the\nindividualized care he provides his patients. For any questions or to schedule\nan appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncontact him at 856-872-2622.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re sitting down planning your week, you realize you haven\u2019t had a checkup with your dentist in a long time. It turns out, this can have detrimental effects on your oral health. 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