Most men and women visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits.
Most dentists prescribe a visit at least every six months.
Here are six good reasons to visit your dentist more frequently.
That’s right: cancer detection. Not many people think about the risk of getting cancer in their mouth or throat. Patients with oral cancer have a far better prognosis when it’s detected early. Note that tobacco users have a significantly higher risk of developing oral cancer.
Unfortunately, almost everyone gets cavities. If cavities are caught when they are tiny, they aren’t difficult (or expensive) to correct.
The problem comes when they aren’t discovered early and the damage requires a serious fix. Cavities are one of the reasons many people avoid a dentist. Getting a tooth filled used to be painful. Not anymore.
People who visit the dentist commonly have fewer cavities. Catching cavities early offers tremendous advantages.
Visiting Kenneth Hovden DDS can help you restrict cavities altogether—as long as you practice daily dental hygiene.
3. Gum Disease, Gingivitis, or Periodontitis
Gum health is a part of overall dental health. Your dentist can help you track the state of your gums and prescribe ways to prevent or reverse gum disease.
4. Bad Habits
Bad habits can have a negative influence on your oral health. Smoking, poor diet, biting nails and clenching teeth are among the more common.
Frequent visits to Kenneth Hovden DDS can help you track any potential harm you may be causing with bad habits. Your dentist can help you discover harmful habits and advise you on lifestyle changes and treatments.
Don’t let bad habits get in the way of your oral health. It helps to have an experienced professional to help you manage habits so they don’t become destructive.
5. Deeper Problems
The things we have discussed so far involve an oral examination. However, has the ability to look deeper with X-rays.
X-ray technology has come a long way. It allows your dentist to detect potential problems before they become visible. Many of the conditions can be fixed before damage occurs.
6. More Than Just Teeth
The professionals at Kenneth Hovden DDS are concerned about more than your teeth. We care about your complete physical health.
Dentists are trained in the anatomy around your mouth. That includes your neck, throat, lymph nodes, and head. Dentists know a lot about these areas and look for signs of trouble.
A semiannual dental visit can help you maintain a healthy mouth and a positive outlook on life.
See you soon!
Contact Kenneth Hovden DDS:
650-755-6000
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
901 Campus Dr Ste 202
Daly City, California
94015
