How visiting your dentist in Windsor Locks, CT regularly can help you enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile
Do you want to protect your smile? Of course you do, and an important way to do that is to visit your dentist regularly for a checkup. Dr. Thomas Yanik of Yanik Dental in Windsor, Locks, CT, offers comprehensive dental services including regular checkups and teeth cleanings, root canals, general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and dental implants. He can help you enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile.
Make regular checkups a habit. One easy way to make regular checkups a habit is to schedule them around the same time as a visit to your doctor. Pick a month during the year when it’s all about you and your health. Schedule all of your appointments, including your dental checkup for that month.
So, why are regular dental checkups important? It turns out, your oral health helps keep your body healthy too. According to the Mayo Clinic, an unhealthy mouth increases your risk of developing:
- Heart disease
- Endocarditis
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s disease
- A stroke
Regular checkups are important because they help identify dental issues while they are small. You don’t want a small dental issue to grow into a large, painful dental problem.
Your dentist will take a series of x-rays that allow your dentist to see the roots and supporting bone of your teeth. Then, your dentist will do a comprehensive dental examination, including an oral cancer screening to check for any abnormal tissue changes.
You should visit your dentist every 6 to 12 months for a regular checkup. You should also plan on visiting your dental hygienist once every 6 to 12 months for a professional teeth cleaning. Regular teeth cleaning appointments can help prevent gum and periodontal disease, and keep your smile beautiful.
To learn more about the value of regular checkups and how they can help you enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile, call Dr. Thomas Yanik of Yanik Dental in Windsor, Locks, CT, at (860) 623-1116. Call today.