Why You Shouldn’t Skip Normal Dental Visits

Posted on 12/14/2021

Visiting the dentist every six months has many benefits for your dental health and your overall bodily health. Although you may do a good job brushing and flossing your teeth, plaque and bacteria can still hide in hard-to-reach places. It's best to let the professionals, like Dr. Larry Caldwell, Dr. Derek Steinbring and their staff, check out your teeth twice a year to confirm your teeth are healthy and your gums are in tip-top shape. Our Sugar Land pediatric dentistry recommends practicing an excellent oral hygiene routine and visiting the dentist every 6 months for healthy teeth and gums.

Tooth Decay Prevention is Key

Dental cleanings are at the center of preventive dentistry. By seeing your dentist on a regular basis, they are able to monitor plaque build-up and tooth decay. During every dental visit, Dr. Larry Caldwell, Dr. Derek Steinbring and their staff will remove any visible plaque and check your teeth for cavities. If you miss a dental cleaning, you put your teeth at risk of decay and disease. That's why it's crucial to follow up with every dental cleaning.

Keep Your Teeth Sparkling White

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With each dental visit, our Sugar Land pediatric dentistry staff will scrub off unwanted stains and remove yellow plaque. Unfortunately, even with the best oral hygiene, it's difficult not to have some minor plaque and the occasional stain. But the good news is, by attending your regular dental cleanings, you'll take care of these minor stains and discolorations, keeping your teeth white and bright!

Save on Dental Treatments in the Future

If you practice good oral hygiene at home and attend all of your scheduled dental cleanings, you will avoid further dental treatments like fillings, root canals, and dental implants which can be costly and time-consuming. In fact, if you take advantage of low-cost dental cleanings, you could potentially save thousands on dental treatments down the road.

Better Overall Health

Dental health is linked to a number of bodily functions and it's important to keep everything in sync and healthy. Regular dental cleanings will not only improve your dental health, but they can also reduce your risk of other medical conditions like heart disease and stroke.

Schedule Your Next Teeth Cleaning with Dr. Larry Caldwell!

If you've missed a dental cleaning (or two!), contact our Sugar Land pediatric dentistry to schedule your next appointment. We will ensure your teeth are in top shape to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. The dental office of Dr. Larry Caldwell and Dr. Derek Steinbring conveniently serves the communities of Sugar Land, Rosenberg, and Richmond. We look forward to seeing you soon!