Looking for a dental office in Dalton? When it comes to having their twice-per-year visit with the dentist, many people question whether it is really necessary. Although it is usually less than an hour out of a person’s day, we want to better explain what happens and the reason dentists stress the importance of having it done.
Many times, people have the question of if it is really needed to go twice per year and they wonder what the dental hygienist and dentist will do during this time. Overall, it’s a preventative measure that helps dentists and dental hygienists keep their patient's teeth and oral health in the best place possible.
First of all, having regular trips to the dentist will help them keep an eye on what is going on in a patient mouth. By seeing them twice per year, they can find any trouble spots that could be popping up. It also gives them the chance to stave off any tooth decay that could be trying to form.
Additionally, it gives the dentist an opportunity to help the patient improve their daily oral hygiene routine if there are issues that are popping up. By having these two things combined and occurring twice per year, it gives the patient a much better chance of not having any cavities form.
Tooth decay begins happening over an extended period of time. As a tooth is not cleaned properly, the decay will begin to set and form on the tooth. When this occurs, the decay will begin eating down into the tooth and if it gets to the dentin layer, it will be considered a cavity.
At this point, the best course of action is usually to have the cavity filled with a filling and still be able to keep the natural tooth. Of course, avoiding having the filling completed can lead to much larger issues including needing to have the tooth removed.
During the dental visit, both the dental hygienist and dentist will clean the teeth thoroughly. This is another level of cleaning that is nothing like your typical toothbrush and floss. Instead, they are able to get in between the teeth and reach areas that are not easily cleaned by brushing and flossing alone.
By doing this, it gives them the opportunity to spot any other issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. However, doing this will give both the patient and dentist the opportunity to keep any issues from continuing to grow over the coming months.
During the time that you are at our dental office in Dalton, you will get to speak one-on-one with our staff. They can help you perfect your at-home oral hygiene routine to practice. Asking questions is a great way to do this, too. Contact us today to set up an appointment.
Request an appointment here: https://drcalldental.com or call Dr. Call Dental Center at (706) 425-6240 for an appointment in our Dalton office.
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