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If You Are Not Seeing Your Dentist Twice a Year, You Could Run the Risk of Certain Oral Health Dangers
Seeing your dentist twice a year for an examination and cleaning may not rank high on your priority list–but it should. Understandably, it can seem like taking time off work or making room in your calendar for these appointments can be a hassle, especially when your mouth feels perfectly healthy. However, you put your oral health at risk when you skip these appointments. If you are in Wallingford, Connecticut, and need to schedule a routine dental cleaning and examination, please reach out to Wolfy Dental Group and set your appointment with Dr. Sandra Vukovic and her friendly team.
UNDETECTED ORAL CANCERS
Oral cancer screening is one of the most vital services performed by your dentist during your twice-yearly examination. This screening involves your dentist making a visual and physical examination of your mouth. This is done to detect any signs of oral cancer. If you are going in for your regular exams, you have a significant advantage over those who do not, as signs of oral cancer can be detected at the earliest stages. If, between your regularly scheduled exams, you notice a sore in your mouth or lumps in the face and neck area which are not going away, see your dentist as these could be signs of cancer. If you skip your exams, you could be missing an oral cancer screening which could save your life!
GUM DISEASE
Gum disease and its symptoms can sneak up on you. Maybe you have bad breath even after brushing. Speaking of brushing, do your gums ever bleed or become red and irritated? Many people do not realize that all these things are signs of you suffering from early-stage gum disease. Gum disease can have serious consequences when allowed to progress untreated, including tooth loss. When you see your dentist twice a year for your scheduled examination and cleaning, any gum disease will be detected, and a treatment plan will be developed. When you skip these appointments, gum disease will progress, resulting in more severe consequences and requiring more invasive (and expensive) treatment.
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To schedule an appointment at Wolfy Dental Group in Wallingford, Connecticut, please call (203) 902-3629.
