Many people don’t realize how important good dental hygiene really is to their overall health. From a number of mouth- and teeth-related diseases to the awkward bad breath when first meeting someone, dental hygiene plays a major role in a person’s life. It’s because of these factors that everyone should make sure to pay regular visits to a dental office.
Overall Health
Most of the systems in your body are affected by the health of your gums and teeth. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a slow immune response when you’re sick and can cause other systems to function at lower levels of efficiency.
Preventing Oral Diseases
Visiting a dentist twice a year for a check-up and a cleaning can help ensure that any diseases can be treated before they have time to affect your entire body. Regular cleanings can also help prevent these diseases from developing.
Maintaining Your Teeth
Keeping your teeth healthy and clean means they will be with you for longer, hopefully, for life. While dental implants and denture sets have improved over the years, biting into a crisp apple with your natural teeth just can’t be replaced.
Saves Money
In the long run, keeping your teeth healthy can benefit your bank account. Oral surgeries, repairs, extractions and dentures cost a lot of money and avoiding them for as long as possible, if not for life, is best done by having regular check-ups.
Tartar Removal
While brushing, flossing and rinsing at home help keep your teeth clean from plaque, tartar can still build up. Only a dental hygienist can remove the tartar with a special tool to scrape away all the build-up, leaving your teeth cleaner and healthier.
Cancer
Oral cancers can occur and a good dentist will check for symptoms. Detecting these cancers early makes treating them much easier and offers you a sense of security about your overall health and well-being.
Other Diseases
Your dental visits can also help spot other problems your body may be having. Bad breath can be a sign that you may be developing diabetes, a kidney ailment or other such problems.
A Brighter Smile
It’s no secret that a beautiful smile makes a great first impression. It can also lead to better self-esteem and overall self-confidence.
Sets a Great Example
While this one has less to do with you and more to do with the children around you, it’s still important. Children look up to parents, aunts, uncles and other adults around them as examples. By visiting the dentist twice per year, you are teaching them that regular dentist visits aren’t something to be feared.
Saves Time
Not just time spent at work, but time in your everyday life, too. Tooth pain can be excruciating and dealing with that pain often means being alone in a quiet dark place at some point. By visiting your dentist for cleanings and check-ups you can save that lost time and enjoy it instead.
Tribeca Dental Care
Setting and keeping an appointment for teeth cleaning and a dental check-up can improve your overall quality of life. If you live in New York City, please set up an appointment with us today at Tribeca Dental Care. We know you’ll be glad you did.
