With the hustle and bustle of adult life, sometimes things like scheduling dentist appointments get overlooked. However, without regular dental exams and teeth cleanings, your oral health can be severely impacted. It’s recommended to schedule a dental exam at least once a year and a cleaning every six months.
Regular dental visits help reduce your risk of getting cavities and periodontal disease. Eriks Dental offers adult dentistry services that help care for your teeth and gums all year. This preventive schedule allows our professional dental team to discover dental problems early, before you need more extensive adult dentistry treatments.
When it comes to oral health, there are five common oral issues that a general dentist and dental hygienist can address at their dental office. All of these things can be remedied with a good at-home oral hygiene routine and regular dental exams and teeth cleanings:
Cavities develop when plaque, a bacteria, combines with starches or food sugars to produce acids that erode the tooth’s enamel. The decay must be removed, and then a filling fills the missing portion of the tooth. The best way to prevent them is with regular brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and regular dental visits.
Whether from cavities, aging, gum disease, or an injury, they can be limited by maintaining good oral health. The most effective way to prevent tooth loss is by scheduling regular dental cleanings with Dr. Eriks.
Periodontitis is an infection of the tissues that support teeth, most often caused by poor oral hygiene habits. Again, you can prevent gum disease with a good oral hygiene routine, regular teeth cleanings, and, if you smoke, by kicking the habit.
Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is caused by trapped food particles in the mouth and poor oral hygiene. Brush and floss regularly, clean your tongue, and stay hydrated for the best breath.
Sensitivity usually occurs when the exposed dentin layer on your tooth allows either heat or cold to reach the nerves, causing discomfort. Using a toothpaste for sensitivity and avoiding abrasive brushing techniques can help. Also, if you grind your teeth, getting a mouthguard to sleep with can also help.
A dental exam is a preventive adult dentistry service. At your dental exam, the dentist will examine your face, neck, lower jaw, and lymph nodes and take x-rays.
The rest of the exam includes:
A dental exam helps treat gum disease early on when it’s still treatable. It also addresses minor oral health problems quickly. Most importantly, Dr. Eriks and his staff can teach oral hygiene techniques that ensure you brush and floss correctly. When you don’t adequately remove plaque, your chances of developing cavities rise. This is especially true for children when they’re just beginning to learn how to care for their teeth and gums.
Following the dental exam, you’ll be prompted to schedule a teeth cleaning and/or any other dental work Dr. Eriks recommends.
In between these important appointments, it’s up to you to maintain your oral health. Follow these helpful dental tips for establishing a successful at-home hygiene routine.
When you’re establishing care with a new dentist, it’s important to find a dentist that you like and trust. At Eriks Dental Group, we specialize in adult dentistry services that help keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling their best. We treat our patients like we would our family. Our compassionate dental team can offer you and your family superior dental care.
Ready to smile? Call our office at 954-463-5051 or schedule a dental appointment online.
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