Why You Need To See a Dentist Twice a Year

Find out why those routine trips to the dentist are necessary for a healthy smile.

Keeping your smile free from cavities and gum disease really isn’t that difficult. Along with brushing and flossing every day you should also make sure that you are turning to our Lehi, UT, dentists Dr. David Gordon and Dr. Nate Criddle every six months for cleanings and checkups. Wondering if you can skip out on your next cleaning without any worries? Here’s why you might want to think twice about that,

Checkups Prevent Cavities and Gum Disease

Even the very best brushers and flossers sometimes miss a spot here and there; however, when plaque builds up and isn’t removed with daily brushing and flossing it can harden into tartar. If tartar is left on teeth this can lead to cavities and gum disease. Since a lot can happen in just a few months in terms of changes to your oral health, it’s always a good idea to visit your dentist twice a year to remove any plaque and tartar from your teeth.

Detect Oral Cancer Early

Did you know that your Lehi, UT, family dentists are also examining your mouth and looking for early signs of oral cancer during your regular checkup? Chances are good that you didn’t even realize that. It only takes a couple of minutes to perform an oral cancer screening and it allows us to look at the gums, tongue and other soft tissue to catch oral cancer early when it’s still treatable.

Treat Oral Health Problems Early

While it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene to reduce your risk for cavities, injuries and gum disease, we know that sometimes these problems still happen despite our best intentions. So, isn’t it comforting to know that by simply coming into our office twice a year we can catch cavities and gum disease early when they can be reversed or treated through more conservative and less aggressive measures?

Provide Helpful Advice

Are you wondering whether you could finally close that gap in your front teeth with Invisalign? Curious about how much whiter your teeth will get with at-home teeth whitening? These routine dental visits are all about you and what we can do to ensure that you have a healthy smile that makes you feel confident. We can provide expert guidance and advice for everything from the best oral care products to what cosmetic treatments could improve your smile. All you have to do is ask us!

Are you looking for a dentist in Lehi, UT, that can provide routine checkups and care for the whole family? If so, we are happy to welcome you and your family to our office. To schedule cleanings, call Gordon Family Dental at (801) 766-6344.

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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