Are you ready for the New Year? Many people are starting the year off by setting new goals and ambitious habits to better themselves. Instead of trying to get healthier by running five miles every morning or living off a salad-only diet, why not start with your smile? Taking care of your oral health with regular dental checkups is an easy but effective New Year’s resolution worth investing in. Find out how you can save money, feel more confident, and even improve your overall health by seeing your dentist for a dental examination and cleaning!
A Healthy Mouth Looks and Feels Better
Have you ever felt your teeth with your tongue and noticed that they seemed rough or fuzzy? What you’re actually feeling is a buildup of plaque. This soft, sticky film that coats your mouth contains millions of bacteria, which feed of the sugars you consume to create an acid that attacks your enamel and causes cavities. A dental cleaning during your checkup can remove all that plaque and bacteria, even from hard to reach places like under your gumline and between your teeth. Seeing your dentist is also the only way to safely remove tarter, which is plaque that’s built up and hardened on your teeth. After your cleaning and a quick polishing, your teeth will instantly look and feel smooth and shiny!
Clean Teeth Save You Money
Even the best dental routines need a little help to fight off tooth decay and gum disease. Skipping your dental cleanings and exams could cost you more extensive dental work down the road to treat these conditions. The longer you go between dental checkups, the more damage bacteria can have on your enamel and gums. This encourages gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss and bone damage in its advanced stages.
A Dental Checkup Can Improve Your Overall Health
A dental checkup can take care of more than just your teeth! Researchers have been diligently studying the connections between the mouth and body, finding that the health of one impacts the health of the other. Studies show that a healthy smile reduces your risk of heart disease and strokes. Likewise, if you have an underlying systemic condition, the earliest warning signs may show up in your mouth! When you regularly attend your dental examinations and cleanings, your dentist is able to identify symptoms of health issues like diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s as soon as possible.
This year, become a better you by making an easy New Year’s health resolution that will last! Regular dental checkups and routine oral healthcare can help you protect your happy, healthy smile for years to come!
About the Author
Dr. Bobby J. Carmen is an exceptionally skilled cosmetic, restorative, and preventive dentist who serves the Norman, OK area and surrounding communities. His dedication to the craft and thousands of hours of continuing education in nearly every aspect of dentistry helped him earn a prestigious Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. He loves to connect with his patients and help them keep their smiles beautiful and healthy all year long with two dental checkups a year. If you’d like to know more, he can be contacted at his website or at (405) 364-2200.