Good dental hygiene habits begin at home and are crucial to maintaining your dental health. But without regular dental checkups with your Montville, NJ, general dentist you may be overlooking a very key aspect of prevention. Your dentist not only helps you prevent plaque-related problems but is also able to diagnose and treat many other dental conditions, and with regular visits you may be able to avoid more invasive complications. Learn more about the role of regular dental visits by contacting your local experts of Morris Dental Care, Dr. Janice Lee, Dr. Sarah Chen, and Dr. Justin Kang.
Dental Cleanings
A dental visit is typically two-part, an in-office cleaning and a thorough checkup of your whole mouth.
During the cleaning, portion plaque is completely removed from your teeth and your teeth are typically polished to prevent them from reforming so quickly.
Plaque is inevitable and it builds on your teeth daily, this is why daily brushing and flossing are necessary. But what in-office cleaning can accomplish that you can't at home is removing the plaque that has hardened, which is also known as calculus or tartar. If not removed the bacteria that thrive in it can damage your teeth causing cavities, or if it begins to expand to below your gumline it can lead to gum disease.
Dental Checkups
Many wait until there is something wrong, often it's discomfort until they decide it's time for a dental visit. But pain is usually a sign that something has already gone wrong, and while it's very important to seek help if you are experiencing pain, the best approach is to regularly attend a dental checkup with your Montville, NJ, general dentist.
Regular checkups can often preempt many of the most common dental complications. An example is a case with cavities that, if treated in time with a dental filling, can prevent the progress of decay to the point where it causes a major toothache.
But a dental checkup deals more than with simply cavities, your doctor also examines every aspect of your mouth to better deal with bite conditions, cancers, and many other potential problems that can affect your smile.
So schedule a dental checkup today with your general dentist in Montville, NJ. Dial (973) 227-1820 to arrange an appointment with Dr. Lee, Dr. Chen, and Dr. Kang of Morris Dental Care.