Sciota, Pennsylvania
Dental cleanings and checkups are an essential part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Like most things regarding your health or any other thing in life, prevention is key. It’s better to prevent problems rather than spend time and money repairing something that could have been avoided. This credo rings true for your home, car, health, and even your teeth. So today on the blog, our Sciota dentists at Chestnuthill Dental share reasons why you should make getting your teeth checked a priority in 2025.
Prevents oral diseases like cavities and gum disease
During routine dental visits, tartar buildup, the cornerstone of cavities and gum disease, is removed and the dentist checks your teeth for signs of any potential problems. Tartar forms on everyone’s teeth but builds up at a faster rate in individuals that do not care for their teeth and gums properly. By proper oral care, we mean daily brushing and flossing. But even individuals with impeccable oral hygiene track records will still get tartar. If ignored, tartar buildup increases the risk of cavities and gum disease, as well as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
Use your dental benefits
Most dental insurance benefits cover some of all of the cost of preventive care like cleanings, check-ups, and x-rays. However, we recommend that you verify your benefits for a complete understanding of your coverage. Our office staff is also able to help verify your insurance benefits upon request. Since you’re paying for your monthly insurance premiums, you might as well use this preventive care coverage that you’re already paying for. Don’t let it go to waste! Even if you don’t use your dental insurance for anything else in the year, it usually pays for itself by getting your checkups and cleanings every six months.
Lessen the risk of dental emergencies
It never fails. Dental emergencies almost always happen at the worst time, either in the middle of the night, over a weekend, or while you’re on vacation. While some dental emergencies cannot be avoided, many of these visits could be prevented with proper oral care and maintenance. During your dental checkups, the dentist examines your teeth for any signs of potential problems like a cracked tooth, loose filling or crown, or a cavity that could be spreading and may cause problems if not treated. Therefore, help reduce the risk of a dental emergency by seeing your Sciota family dentists regularly.
Family Dentists in Sciota and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
At Chestnuthill Dental, we support the American Dental Association’s recommendation that everyone should get a dental cleaning and exam every six months or twice a year. Not only does this help keep your oral health in check, but it also reduces the risk of dental emergencies. If you would like to learn more ways to maintain your oral health or are ready to schedule an appointment, please contact Chestnuthill Dental by calling (570) 402-4001.
