Why are checkups recommended every six months, even for people with great oral health?
Early detection allows us to provide the most conservative treatment for any problems, which saves you time, expense, and possible discomfort. We use DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection to find cavities in the earliest stages, and often that means that you don’t see or feel them. Oral cancer is deadly, but finding the disease early offers an 80-percent cure rate, so we look for signs at every exam. Gum disease is another sneaky problem that we try to catch as soon as possible. It has been linked to stroke, heart attack, premature labor, osteoporosis, and other health risks, and it is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults.
Regular checkups help us identify cavities in the earliest stages, often before you can see or feel them. Early detection lets us provide the most conservative treatment, which saves you time, expense and possible discomfort. At your checkup, we’ll also screen for oral cancer, a disease that will affect more than 30,000 Americans this year. Oral cancer is deadly, but early detection offers an 80% cure rate. Gum disease is another sneaky problem that we try to catch early. It has been linked to stroke, heart attack, osteoporosis, and other health risks, and is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults.
