Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Don't Short-Change Your Routine Dental Care

In tough economic times, everyone looks for ways to save money. However, there's an old English saying: “penny wise, pound foolish.” In other words, sometimes you must spend to save. Reveal Dental, offering general dentistry in the Cedar Park area, note that this is particularity true of routine dental care.

Why Do I Need an Appointment?
The purpose of a general dentistry appointment is for professional cleaning and a check-up. Although you floss daily and brush your teeth twice a day (you do, don't you?), it's nearly impossible to get your pearly whites as clean as they'll be after a professional cleaning. The check-up is opportunity to catch problems early.

Plaque and Tartar
No matter how good your oral hygiene, it's almost impossible to prevent plaque build-up. The sticky film of bacteria begins to build within just a few hours of a good brushing. Once plaque gets started, it can change into tartar -- a hard coating that neither flossing nor brushing can remove. The dental hygienist has tools you don't -- and perhaps more importantly -- can see and get into places you can't reach, ensuring a really good cleaning.

Catch Problems Early
The point of the dental check-up is just that -- to check for early warning signs. In addition to cavities, you'll have a careful full mouth inspection, to look at the spacing of your gums and teeth, check for cavities and examine the condition of the gums. The dentist will inspect your throat, tongue, neck and head, checking for signs or problems like swelling, redness or signs of cancer.

The Cosmetic Aspects
In addition to the check-up part of a routine dental appointment, you'll probably have your teeth polished, which helps to remove surface stains and improve the appearance of your teeth. This is also a good time to talk to your dentist about any concerns you might have -- such as excessively sensitive teeth -- or to discuss cosmetic treatments like tooth whitening.

Remember, preventive dental care saves you money and saves your teeth. It can head off small problems early so they don't become large problems. Don't short-change your dental health. Contact Reveal Dental, your family dentist in Cedar Park, to schedule an appointment.

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