Do Adults Need to Visit the Dentist?
Madison’s Best Dentists Make Annual Checkups a Breeze for Adults
You’ve lost all your baby teeth and had braces removed. You brush and, if you’re really good, floss every day. Your smile or oral health is as good as it can be, right? Not quite. Total Care Dental is here to remind adults visiting the dentist for regular checkups can yield just as many benefits as when they were kids and teens. In fact, visiting the dentist should be as important as ever for adults.
There are many adults who believe they don’t need the dentist at all. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Your permanent adult teeth need to be cleaned and checked at least once a year. Preventative dentistry appointments can discover minor problems before they grow out of hand and cause permanent damage. Additionally, visiting the dentist will ensure your mouth is in top shape and give you an extra boost of confidence. If you’re someone that hides your smile, visiting the dentist can help fix that insecurity and give you the confidence you need to show off your beautiful smile. Schedule an appointment with our Madison dental clinic to give your teeth whatever care they need.
How Often do Adults Need to Visit the Dentist?
Adults should visit the dentist at least once a year for an overall oral health checkup. These checkups allow for professional teeth cleaning and an oral exam. However, the ADA recommends adults visit every six months as more frequent check-ins yield greater benefits to their oral health.
Most dental insurance companies comply with this recommendation and will pay for the second exam each year. If you are older or have an oral-related disease, you should be visiting more frequently. Doing so can prevent more oral health issues and keep any you have in check. Catching and preventing minor issues before they become bigger ones is the #1 reason for regular dentist visits as an adult. Dental problems only get worse or more irreversible over time. Worsening dental problems can cost more money, time in our office and more pain. Save the added stress and stick to regular dental appointments.
Oral Health Check-Ups Can Be Life-Saving
On top of the numerous benefits to your mouth and teeth, oral health checkups have the potential to save your life. Many major health issues are related to your oral health, such as diabetes, stroke, breast cancer and heart disease. Oral health carries implications for your overall health too. Your dentist finding a change in your oral health could be a signifier of greater health issues including HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease. This could be a life-saving sign that something is wrong before it’s too late. Your mouth is the entry point to your respiratory and digestive tracts. Harmful bacteria in your mouth left unchecked can cause disease.
Why Adults Skip Dentist Appointments
A main reason adults skip the dentist is a lack of dental insurance. Total Care Dental has multiple financing options for our patients, even for those without insurance. Our goal is to make your dental needs as affordable as possible. This is especially important to us as, unfortunately, many people don’t realize that postponing dental appointments and care will end up costing them more money in the long run.
The other main reason adults skip dental appointments is anxiety. Whether it’s the smells, sounds or worrying about potential pain, the dentist is not everyone’s favorite activity. However, avoiding the dentist altogether is not the answer. We ensure you that our friendly, highly-experienced team will make you as comfortable and informed as possible during every visit.
Annual Checkups for Early Treatment
During your annual or biannual exam, our dentists will use the latest dental technology to examine your teeth for changes. We can detect small changes from grinding, cavity growth, or gum disease.
Daily brushing and flossing is a good start to protecting your oral hygiene, but that alone isn’t enough. Professional teeth cleaning from our dentists will give your teeth and gums long-lasting benefits. These benefits include a brighter smile, reduction of bad breath, prevention of cavities, prevention of tooth loss and, greatest of all, a boost to overall health. Having better teeth leads to a better life. Having this done a minimum of once a year is recommended for the best results.
Dentistry and Pregnancy: How Checkups are Good for Baby
Being pregnant means a lot more doctor’s appointments. It also means going to the dentist more often. Why? Pregnant women are more susceptible to health problems including in their teeth and gums. Gingivitis is surprisingly common amongst pregnant women due to changes in hormonal distribution in the body. It’s vital to not let your oral health decline during pregnancy.
If you’re expecting, make sure to get a dental checkup with Total Care Dental of Madison!
Cosmetic Dentistry for Adults: Get Your Dream Smile
Total Care Dental wants you to love your smile. Yet many adults hide their smiles because of minor flaws like discoloration and crooked teeth. Our dental clinic offers free cosmetic dentistry consultations to patients looking to transform their smiles. During the consultation, we’ll take photos of your teeth and go over possible treatment options that work best for you.
We provide:
- Whitening
- Contouring
- Veneers
- Invisalign clear braces
Every visit to TCD Madison involves discovering the best options for improving your smile. You’ll receive a treatment plan that fits your budget and dental goals. Once this plan is created, we’ll provide an estimate, so you know exactly what to expect from your smile makeover.
We know working adults and students lack the free time for multiple trips to the dentist. We want to make achieving your dream smile as easy as possible. Did you know many of our cosmetic procedures can be performed in one appointment? You can dramatically transform your smile in a single day! Plus with little recovery time, it’s easier than ever to get the smile you’ve always wanted with a beautiful, healthful Total Care Dental smile!
