{"id":6,"date":"2020-02-07T23:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T23:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-03-06T23:00:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:00:48","slug":"north-dallas-dentist-4-reasons-dental-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/north-dallas-dentist-4-reasons-dental-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Big Reasons Why Dental Checkups Are So Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_141987000__1___1583535284_88783-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling while getting a checkup from her North Dallas dentist\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_141987000__1___1583535284_88783-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_141987000__1___1583535284_88783-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_141987000__1___1583535284_88783.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth look and feel fine, is it really necessary to\nvisit your North Dallas dentist every six months? The truth is, those routine\ndental checkups are about so much more than spotting cavities and keeping your\npearly whites clean. While those are certainly an added bonus, dental checkups\ncan also boost your confidence, save you time and money, and even protect your general\nhealth. Here are four great reasons to keep up with your dental checkups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re More Likely to Keep All Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth? While\nit may not seem like a big deal now, bleeding gums are often an early symptom\nof a bacterial infection called gum disease. If left untreated, the bacteria\ncan become destructive enough to damage the jawbone and destroy the connective tissues\nthat hold the teeth in place. In fact, gum disease is the leading cause of\ntooth loss in the US. Regularly seeing your dentist is the best way to keep\nyour smile intact and prevent gum disease before it can develop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Look and Feel Your Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every at-home dental routine can use a boost from a professional\ncleaning, especially if any plaque has hardened into tartar. This tough,\nyellowish substance can easily discolor your teeth and make you feel self-conscious\nabout smiling. What\u2019s more, the bacteria it contains can lead to chronic bad\nbreath! Since tartar can only be removed by your dentist, you\u2019ll leave your\ndental appointment feeling more refreshed and confident than if you had simply brushed\nyour teeth at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Can Protect Your Heart and Your Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing body of research indicates that over 100 systemic\ndiseases can be detected by looking at your mouth. That means your dentist can\ndiagnose conditions like diabetes, dementia, and osteoporosis before you can\nsee or feel them. Additionally, studies indicate that staying healthy with\nregular dental checkups can save you money and protect your heart! Experts\nfound that participants who got routine dental care had lower healthcare cost\nburdens and reduced their risk of heart disease by a third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You May Get the Upper Hand on Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health experts are expecting oral cancer to kill nearly 10,000\npeople next year. The Oral Cancer Foundation reports that this number isn\u2019t\nbecause oral cancer is difficult to spot, but because it\u2019s often not diagnosed\nearly enough. That\u2019s why a key part of every dental checkup is the oral cancer\nscreening. With advanced technology and years of training, your dentist will\ncarefully inspect your mouth, throat, face, and neck for any abnormalities that\nyou might not have noticed yet. Identifying oral cancer in its earliest stages\nis key to treating it successfully, which is an excellent reason to keep up\nwith your dental checkups every six months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your beautiful smile isn\u2019t the only part of you\nthat benefits from regular dental checkups. Visiting your North Dallas cosmetic\ndentist twice a year is great for your whole body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The friendly and experienced team of Sunny Smile Dental\nin Dallas, TX is dedicated to providing their patients with personalized care\nin a truly modern environment. Dr. Sung-Hee Lee firmly believes that great oral\nhealth is a solid foundation for overall wellbeing, which is why she encourages\nher patients to get their dental checkups twice a year. Using a combination of\nstate-of-the-art technology and her background in nursing, she would be happy\nto keep you and your smile happy and healthy for years to come! If you have any\nquestions, feel free to contact her at her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(972)\n481-8800.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your teeth look and feel fine, is it really necessary to visit your North Dallas dentist every six months? The truth is, those routine dental checkups are about so much more than spotting cavities and keeping your pearly whites clean. 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