why it is important to regularly visit the dentist

25 October 2024

Can you recall the last time you visited the dentist? It is vital to pay a visit to a dental clinic, however patients tend to put it off until they are faced with an emergency situation at hand. Learn more about the topic in this blog and understand why visiting a dentist regularly has such high importance.

Regular dental appointment will prevent unwelcome appearance of plaque and gum diseases

Not removing plaque promptly might become the reason for gum disease. Plaque build-up results from lack of brushing and flossing. After a certain period, without removal, plaque will slowly but surely transform into a substance called tartar. Added to this, sugar-filled food, sodas easily damage teeth. Regular visit to the dentist is an opportunity to prevent natural tooth enamel decay. Professional cleaning done during the visit serves that purpose.

Keep into consideration, that gum disease is painless and slowly progresses. Due to that, patients may not recognize it, until late stage. Gum disease causes eventual tooth loss.

To delve into the previously mentioned topic more, one of the most common gum diseases - Gingivitis is a chronic inflammatory illness of soft tissues surrounding the tooth, which may lead to adentia (tooth loss) in case of delayed treatment. Plaques and stones accumulate under the gum and are invisible to the eye, but that is how gingivitis develops. 

Apart from inflammation of the gums, a gingival recession is a common occurrence in modern dentistry. The process of gum recession involves the gradual lifting of the gum and the exposure of the root. Gingival recession is a fairly common disease in both young and middle-aged patients. Those who have naturally thin and weak teeth must be especially attentive towards the issue. It must be mentioned that, at first, the problem develops slowly and painlessly, but at the later stage, it is characterized with increased tooth sensitivity and changes in the visual appearance of the tooth. Frequent dental appointments and usage of gum strengthening toothpastes and mouthwashes will benefit the welfare of your gums.

Booking an appointment will treat the tooth decay 

Nowadays, the most common disease is tooth decay. During tooth decay, the hard tissues of the tooth are demineralized and a cavity is formed. The tooth decay is caused by microorganisms on the hard tissues of the tooth and eventually it might even result in the adentia. The starting point is when bacteria in the oral mouth start to process sugars and carbohydrates obtained from the food, and during this, the acids are released which damage the hard tissues of the tooth.

Every tooth decay starts with creating a suitable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. Such as consuming snacks and drinks containing high levels of sugar and not properly caring about oral hygiene.

How many times in a year should you clean your teeth professionally?

There is no defined, standard rule for how many times one might visit a clinic annually. Some patients only need check-ups once every 6 months, but pregnant women, smokers, people with weak immune systems, patients with diabetes or gum diseases need to book more frequent appointments. Your assigned dentist will create a tailored schedule for you.

Regular visits to the dentist are vital to discover oral health issues at an early stage. Prevention of oral health problems enables you to save time and prevent unnecessary expenses. 

Why Blits Dental – Kakhaber Kharebava clinic?

Our clinic takes into account each patients’ individual needs and requirements, because we believe that fulfilling the wishes of a patient is our primary value. Additionally, constant innovations, drive and determination to improve gives us a flexibility to deliver high-quality and fast, dependable service to the patients.