What is the best way to maintain dental health? I see my dentist regularly, is that enough?
Seeing your dental professional regularly and good home care are the first steps in maintaining good dental health throughout your life. Unfortunately, too many patients are surprised to learn without warning that they need extensive dentistry. Dentistry can be done through a “break and fix” approach or a more comprehensive, long-term, planned approach. All patients should be offered a long-range dental health plan, done every 5 years, that outlines current and future dental needs. Treating gum disease and compromised teeth before they become big problems is always a better and more cost effective way to dental health than the “break and fix” approach.
