{"id":16,"date":"2019-08-25T22:17:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T02:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magnoliadentalslo.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2019-08-26T22:23:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T02:23:39","slug":"why-regular-dental-checkups-should-not-be-skipped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magnoliadentalslo.com\/blog\/why-regular-dental-checkups-should-not-be-skipped\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Regular Dental Checkups Should Not Be Skipped"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Achieving healthy teeth is not only a result of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visit plays a vital role in ensuring and maintaining the status of a person&#8217;s overall oral health. Ignoring regular dental checkups can jeopardize not only your teeth but also put the general health at risk as well. A lot of people are not aware of the reasons why regular checkups shouldn\u2019t be skipped. So to change this, we at Magnolia Dental have prepared a list of reasons why regular checkup should be considered.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/magnoliadentalslo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Restorative-Dentistry-2.png\" alt=\"patient getting dental checkup\" class=\"wp-image-17\" width=\"420\" height=\"314\"\/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevent tooth decay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay is one of the most common problems encountered by both children and adults. Through regular checkups, recognizing and detecting an affected tooth is easy. The necessary treatments will then be conducted to prevent the formation or spread of cavities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detecting dental problems early<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dentist or dental professional will perform a dental exam to identify any emerging issues that a person is unaware of. A regular dental checkup includes the use of digital x-rays. Through the use of the said appliance, dental professionals can detect any current issues that cannot be simply seen by the naked eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevent problems from getting worse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By detecting oral problems early, the dental professional will be able to provide the necessary treatments to stop the current issues from causing more trouble for oral health.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detect oral cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral cancer is serious and can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Fortunately, oral cancer screening is included during dental checkups. By taking advantage of the said service, symptoms of the devastating disease can be detected. Once any irregularities are spotted, immediate treatments will be provided to increase the patient\u2019s chance of survival.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid bad habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dentist will recommend you the things to do and habits to avoid. Some of the things to stay out of includes: smoking, alcohol consumption, bruxism, and more. To know the best practices to perform, it is ideal to ask the dentist for advice and ideal treatments.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental visits should not be only considered when you need a tooth extraction or other regular treatments. When it comes to health, prevention is always better than cure. Don\u2019t wait to suffer terribly from dental issues before considering going to the dentist!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Everyone deserves outstanding dental care services, that is why we provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliadentalslo.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/regular-checkups.php\">Regular Dental Checkups in San Luis Obispo, CA<\/a>. Book your appointment with us at Magnolia Dental and let us help you achieve beautiful and healthy teeth!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving healthy teeth is not only a result of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visit plays a vital role in ensuring and maintaining the status of a person&#8217;s overall oral health. 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