There was a recent study that stated that during the first decade of the 21st Century, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined. In fact, the study found that the percentage of adults who had regular check ups every six months declined from 41 percent in 2003 to 37 percent in 2010. The largest decline in dental care occurred in the 35-to-49 year old age group. That's down from 43 percent in 2003 to just 38 percent in 2010.Although the statistics have headed in the wrong direction, the American Dental Association continues to educate the general public about the importance of regular dental care. While daily home care hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings and examinations ensure that you and your child's teeth are treated to a more thorough level of cleaning and evaluation. In addition to the more thorough cleaning and teeth polishing, regular visits help to detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and gum disease. During your dental visit, we check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue for symptoms of any oral disease. We also check old fillings and restorations for any wear that occurs from normal chewing, clenching, or grinding at night.
If it's been over six months, or even a decade, since your last cleaning and dental examination, call our office at 918-455-0123!
God Bless,
DRT
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