why you need dental checkup regularly
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The Chandler dentists at Shumway Dental Care will make sure you have a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. Whether you need cosmetic dentistry, bridges or crowns, or just a checkup, their staff will make sure your visit is comfortable. Visit http://www.shumwaydental.com/\n - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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WHY YOU NEED
REGULARLY?DENTAL CHECK UPS
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Dental health is every bit as important to maintain your general health.
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In fact, medical research has found that some health conditions are related to bacteria that are found in the mouth.
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Keeping your teeth clean and your gums in good condition can help you to keep your teeth for a lifetime.
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Here are just some of the reasons you should visit your dentist on a regular basis:
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Periodic Teeth-Cleaning Maintains Healthy Gums
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Normal eating and drinking causes the formation of a sticky substance called plaque, that can harden and can lead to tooth loosening and tooth loss.
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Regular cleaning removes this plaque and improves gum health.
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Regular Visits Can Monitor the Progress of
Certain Conditions
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If you have the initial stages of gum disease, your dentist may advise you on additional techniques that you can employ to help keep your teeth cleaner and your gums healthier.
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However, regular checkups can determine whether these methods are being successful, and can alert you to the need to see a specialist to improve the condition of your gums to help save your teeth.
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Checkups Can Find Minor Issues Before They
Become Larger Problems
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Regular dental checkups can detect small changes in the teeth that can signal a problem that could become more serious in the future.
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For example, a loose tooth may be able to be saved with a variety of dental procedures before it affects the stability of adjacent teeth.
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Cosmetic dentists can recommend ways to stabilize teeth to preserve your smile.
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Dental Examinations Can Reveal Mouth Cancer or Other Unusual Growths
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An important part of your dental checkup is the visual examination of mouth and throat tissues.
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This examination can help to find small cancers of the mouth or throat that should be treated immediately.
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Checkups Can Detect Changes in
General Health
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A number of medical conditions can be detected by changes in mouth tissues.
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Dental professionals are trained to recognize these subtle differences and can advise you to see your physician for further diagnosis.
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Some conditions that can be detected by changes in the mouth and teeth are:
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DIABETES
Diabetes often causes chances in the teeth and gums that can lead to loosening of teeth.
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OSTEOPOROSIS
Although this condition of thinning bones does not affect the teeth, it can causes changes in the supporting bone structure in the jaw.
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EATING DISORDERS
Poor nutrition from anorexia and self-induced vomiting from bulimia can produce visible damage to the teeth.
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CROHN’S DISEASE
The inflammation that can affect the gastrointestinal tract in patients with Crohn’s disease can also show as small, raised bumps in the mouth.
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ACID REFLUX DISORDERS
Nighttime acid reflux can cause stomach acid to back up into the mouth, causing damage to tooth enamel.
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HEART DISEASE
Poor oral health can cause bacteria to travel to the heart, which can lead to heart disease.
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DEMENTIA
Poor dental care can be a sign of mental changes associated with dementia.
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DRY MOUTH
Dry mouth can be a side effect from medications the individual is taking and can cause a greater risk for tooth decay.
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Family dentists generally recommend a dental checkup every six months. However, your dentist may advise you to have exams more frequently, based on your individual dental health.
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Take his or her advice to heart, and you can avoid a number of troublesome and expensive problems.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.