Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a comprehensive and multi-step process that starts at home with brushing your teeth after meals and flossing daily.
Brushing and flossing consistently will go a long way toward protecting your teeth and gums from potentially serious oral health problems like cavities and gum disease. However, these efforts fall short if you skip routine dental exams and teeth cleanings.
Going to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning is recommended to keep your teeth and gums healthy and to catch any problems as soon as possible.
At 2K Dental, our team of dentists and specialists offer a range of general and cosmetic dentistry services at several convenient locations in Parma, Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Cleveland, and Aurora, Ohio.
Daily brushing and flossing are your best tools to keep the bacteria and acids from the food and drinks you consume from hardening into plaque and tartar.
However, the floss and toothbrush can only go so far. Regular cleanings are necessary to reach the spaces below the gum line and between your teeth.
Some people have a higher risk of developing gum disease, so regular checkups and cleanings are essential. Even if you’re not experiencing any symptoms or your teeth and gums look healthy, cleanings are still necessary to catch any issues as soon as possible.
For example, when caught and treated early, gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease) is usually reversible. However, once it progresses to later stages, the damage becomes irreversible, and the risk of tooth loss increases.
In addition to improving your oral health and lowering your risk of developing cavities and gum disease, preventive dental care also contributes to your general health and overall well-being. Poor oral health can cause inflammation and potential complications in the cardiovascular system in people with chronic diseases.
The good news is that it’s never too late to take control of your oral health and create a healthy routine that includes good oral hygiene and regular dental care. If it’s been more than six months since your last cleaning, schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible.
Treatment options are available to help get your oral health back on track.
It’s never too late to take control of your oral health. For more information about the preventive dentistry services available at 2K Dental, contact us today to schedule an appointment at one of several convenient locations in Parma, Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Cleveland, and Aurora, Ohio.
