The Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings and Check-Ups

Regular visits to Trust Dental Group can help you reduce your risk of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Do you have a dental cleaning and checkup scheduled at Dr. Robert Cudia's Atlanta, GA, office in the next six months?

How you benefit from dental checkups

Your teeth may look and feel perfectly fine even if tooth decay is lurking under the surface. Cavities don't usually cause pain until the decayed part of your tooth is fairly large. Although you may notice a dark spot on a tooth if you have a cavity, spots are also usually a sign of severe decay.

Like most things in life, smaller problems are much easier to fix than big ones. Large cavities weaken your teeth, increasing your risk of a crack or break. When decay spreads through your tooth, it may eventually reach your tooth pulp. If that happens, you'll need a root canal to save your tooth.

When you visit the Atlanta dental office every six months, any cavities that do develop will be fairly small and much easier to treat. Checkups also give you the opportunity to ask questions about your oral health and learn about cosmetic dentistry services that could improve the appearance or function of your teeth. During your checkup, your dentist will also examine your gums, perform an oral cancer screening and look for issues that may affect your teeth, like cracks, loose fillings, or damaged crowns.

Why dental cleanings are important

You've probably noticed that your teeth feel a little rough or sticky from time to time. The sensation, which is often most noticeable when you get up in the morning, is due to plaque. The colorless film coats your teeth with bacteria. Cavities form when the bacteria come in contact with sugars in foods, creating acids that are strong enough to attack your tooth enamel.

Brushing your teeth every day helps reduce plaque, but removing it from hard-to-reach places can be a little tricky. Dental cleanings in Atlanta, GA, eliminate plaque, reducing your cavity risk. During cleanings, the hygienist also removes tartar, a hard deposit that forms when plaque remains on your teeth too long. The grayish/brown deposit irritates your gums and may cause gum disease. Fortunately, regular cleanings offer a simple way to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Protect your smile with a dental cleaning and checkup! Call your Atlanta, GA, dentist, Dr. Cudia of Trust Dental Group, at (404) 525-2741 to schedule your appointment.