You might not be shocked that some people haven’t been to the dentist since before March 2020. But it might surprise you to learn how many. A recent survey reports that nearly one in three Americans hasn’t visited their dentist once in two and a half years. However, about the same number of people say they always avoid regular appointments, pandemic, or no pandemic.
This is a problem because routine dental checkups are vital to an effective oral health strategy. It’s like changing the oil in your car; if you neglect it, you’re just asking for more significant problems in the future.
The Lake Forest Dental Associates team wants you to know that it’s never too late to restart your regular visits to a general dentist in Gaithersburg. So if you’re procrastinating about dental care, here are three compelling reasons to get on track today.
#1 – Prevention
Even if you’re proud of your at-home oral health care routine, your toothbrush is not a magic wand. The simple truth is that you can’t adequately reach every tooth surface where plaque and tooth decay are at work. So when you visit us regularly, one of our primary goals is to help prevent potential issues that could be on the horizon.
We do this by performing thorough exams, often with digital x-rays, to give us literal insights into your dental health. And if it looks like your teeth are susceptible to one threat or another, we can offer treatments like fluoride and dental sealants to minimize those risks in the future.
#2 – Early Detection
Along with prevention, your regular checkups also help us uncover imminent tooth problems while they are still small. Early detection of a dental cavity means that we can fix it with a minor tooth filling. The same condition allowed to progress unchecked may result in tooth pain and more intense intervention like root canal therapy.
Our goal is to save your teeth before the threat becomes too significant to correct.
#3 – Teeth Cleanings Feel Great
With each checkup, we offer professional teeth cleaning with excellent tools and techniques that remove excess plaque and tartar that otherwise make your teeth feel rough and dirty. Our hygienists clean and polish your teeth for that extra shine and a glassy tooth surface that you’ll love.
Visit Your General Dentist in Gaithersburg, MD
The Lake Forest Dental Associates are welcoming new patients without judgment or criticism. Instead, we want you to feel confident when choosing us for your general dentistry needs.
To learn more and schedule a convenient appointment, don’t delay. Give our dental office a call today.
