There are several reasons to schedule a teeth cleaning in Burnet, but today in our dental blog we’re going to focus on 5 of the most important reasons.
1. Protect Your Gums
It’s not only severe cavities that can damage your teeth until they are beyond saving. For example, gum disease, which is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots, can lead to severe bone loss. Eventually, gum disease can lead to periodontitis, gum recession, and eventual bone loss. A professional teeth cleaning in Burnet eliminates the plaque before it can cause the gums to loosen.
2. Prevent Cavities
Even if you brush and floss your teeth morning and night, plaque can still build up. We have many patients who are observant brushers, yet they are surprised when our hygienist finds plaque on their teeth. A teeth cleaning in Burnet can prevent cavities from forming and damaging your teeth.
3. Check for Oral Cancer
The Oral Cancer Foundation relates this sobering news: oral cancer claims one life approximately every hour—that’s 48,250 deaths a year. During your teeth cleaning, our dentist can do an oral cancer screening to ensure that you aren’t displaying any signs.
4. Oral Health and Overall Health Go Hand in Hand
Your mouth is not a separate entity from the rest of your body. Sadly, many individuals don’t pay attention to what they put in their mouths or they don’t get examinations like they would for their overall health. So when you get regular preventative services for physical conditions don’t miss out on getting your teeth checked out too. Did you know that there is compelling evidence to suggest that the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes increases with poor oral health? Furthermore, your lifestyle is significantly influenced when you have tooth pain, tooth loss, or gum disease.
5. It May Be Free
Many Texas dental insurance plans cover semiannual dental cleanings. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, teeth cleanings in Burnet are one of the most reasonably priced ways to maintain optimal oral health.
We also offer other services such as restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, and laser dentistry. Call 830-693-8833 today to schedule a professional dental cleaning at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls.
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1000 Marble Heights Dr, Marble Falls TX
Marble Falls, Texas
78654
