Visiting a dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings can help prevent many dental problems as well as help maintain optimal oral health so patients should not wait until they have a toothache before calling a dentist.
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. Gingivitis, if diagnosed in its early stages, can be treated and reversed.
If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced stage of gum disease called periodontitis may follow.
Regular visits to the dentist for check-ups and dental cleanings, daily and brushing twice a day are key factors in preventing gum disease.
Proper dental care begins before a baby’s first tooth appears.
Just because a parent can’t see the teeth doesn’t mean they aren’t there.
Teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy.
At birth, a baby has 20 primary teeth, some of which are fully developed in the jaw.
Teaching good dental hygiene is the best early gift a parent can give their child.
Proper care avoids dental disease
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