At Coastal Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, our doctors provide a wide range of dental services all under one roof including preventative care. Preventative care includes services like dental cleanings, exams, and X-rays, or services that deal directly with the long-term maintenance of a healthy smile. One of the best things you can do for your smile is to schedule your biannual dental cleanings.
We want to encourage our patients to come to visit us soon for their routine preventative care. Here are three reasons why you should not skip out on your biannual dental cleanings:
Plaque & Tartar Buildup
The most common dental concerns are caused by plaque and tartar buildup. This buildup occurs when food residue is left behind on your smile following meals and is allowed to harden to your dental structures. The longer this food residue remains on your smile, the more likely it is to cause damage to the health of your teeth and gums. During your biannual dental cleanings, our skilled hygienists will remove any plaque or tartar buildup that is plaguing your smile.
They may also inform you on which areas of your smile are more prone to plaque and tartar buildup so that you can make improvements to your current at-home oral hygiene routines. When you skip a dental cleaning, this buildup continues to grow on and between your teeth. Because this buildup must be removed by a trained dental professional, skipping your routine dental cleanings puts you at more risk for developing related dental concerns like tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental Concerns Worsen Over Time
The important thing to know about many dental concerns is they will often only get worse the longer they remain untreated. Many dental concerns can be prevented with preventative care. Your biannual dental cleanings include one on one time with one of our dental professionals. Dr. Cappy Sinclair and Dr. Mark Reichley are some of the top dentists in Virginia Beach, VA.
They will thoroughly evaluate your smile for signs and symptoms of underlying dental concerns. If any are found during your routine appointment, our team will offer you a personalized treatment plan to address these concerns promptly. Many dental concerns must be evaluated by a dental professional to be properly diagnosed.
This is because dental concerns often do not cause noticeable symptoms until they have progressed to a more advanced stage. Attending your biannual dental cleanings and exams allows us to keep a close eye on your dental health and address concerns before they require more invasive and costly care.
Use It Or Lose It
With the holidays quickly approaching, the end of the year is coming too. This means that if you have any unused dental insurance benefits, they will expire very soon. We would hate to see our patients missing out on the dental benefits that they have worked hard for throughout the year.
Often, your biannual dental cleanings are completely covered by your dental insurance plan. If you have dental insurance, our experienced team would be happy to help you maximize your benefits by filing your paperwork and assisting with any billing questions.
We accept all types of dental insurance and participate in a select number of dental insurance plans. Contact us directly for a list of accepted insurances. Schedule your next dental cleaning before the holidays arrive & remember–use it or lose it!