1. Protect Your Gums
It’s not only severe cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum recession, and eventual bone loss. A professional cleaning gets rid of the plaque before it can cause the gums to pull back.
2. Prevent Cavities
Even if you brush and floss your teeth morning and night, plaque can accumulate. We have many cosmetic dentistry patients who are vigilant brushers but are surprised when our hygienist finds plaque on their teeth.
3. Check for Oral Cancer
The Oral Cancer Foundation relates this unfortunate news: oral cancer claims one life approximately every hour—that’s 48,250 deaths a year.1
4. Oral Health and Overall Health Go Hand in Hand
Your mouth is not a separate entity from the rest of the body, but many men and women treat it that way. Some get regular preventative services for physical conditions but overlook their teeth. At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry, we’ve often wondered about this persistent disconnect. Did you know that there is compelling evidence to suggest that the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes increases with poor oral health? Besides, your lifestyle is significantly impacted when you have tooth pain, missing teeth, gum disease, or dentures.
5. It May Be Free
Many Colorado dental insurance plans cover semiannual dental cleanings. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, cleanings are one of the most economical ways to preserve prime oral health.
Call your Lone Tree dentist today at 303-858-9000 to schedule a professional dental cleaning at Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry.
1http://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/
Contact Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry:
303-858-9000
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Almeida & Bell Dental – Lone Tree
8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124
Almeida & Bell Dental – Denver
9126 57th Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80238
