1. Protect Your Gums
It’s not only acute dental caries that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as detrimental. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum recession, and eventual bone loss. A professional cleaning 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 build up. We have many patients who are observant brushers but are surprised when our hygienist finds plaque on their 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.1
4. Oral Health and Overall Health Go Hand in Hand
Your mouth is not a separate entity from the rest of the body, but many men and women treat it that way. Some get regular preventative services for physical conditions but overlook their teeth. At Center for Dental Anesthesia, we’ve often wondered about this persistent disconnect. Did you know that the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes appear to increase with poor oral health? Besides, your lifestyle is dramatically affected when you have tooth pain, tooth loss, gum disease, or dentures.
5. It May Be Free
Many dental insurance plans cover twice-yearly dental cleanings. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, cleanings are one of the most cost-effective ways to keep ideal oral health.
Call 703-379-6400 today to schedule a professional dental cleaning at Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria.
1http://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/
Contact Center for Dental Anesthesia: 703-379-6400
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5284 Dawes Ave
Alexandria, Virginia
22311
