The Importance Of Regular Dental Visits

How your dentists in Lee’s Summit can save your smile

A dental problem can begin without you even feeling it. Many dental problems have no identifiable symptoms and no pain; that means only a dental examination and x-rays can determine if your mouth is healthy. That’s why regular dental visits are so important.

When you visit the dentist regularly, small dental issues can be identified before they become large dental problems. Your dentists Dr. Jamie Thurman-Taylor and Dr. Garret Guthrie at TLC Family Dentistry in Lee’s Summit, MO, want to share the facts about why you need to visit the dentist regularly.

When you protect your smile, you are also protecting your overall health. Your dentists at TLC Family Dentistry use innovative, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including to ensure your dental issues have been identified.

They also perform a comprehensive screening for oral cancer, which could save your life. Oral cancer can be deadly, and soft tissue lesions may be difficult for you to see, and easy to ignore.

You should plan on visiting your dentist for an examination and x-rays at least yearly, more often if you have chronic dental conditions. You should also schedule a professional dental cleaning at least every six months, more often if you have a chronic gum condition.

By scheduling regular dental visits, you can avoid bad outcomes like these:

• Tooth decay resulting in the need for a crown, root canal or tooth loss
• Gum disease resulting in periodontal disease and tooth loss
• Tooth loss resulting in the need for expensive tooth replacement

Regular dental visits are an important part of your healthcare routine. They can also save you money, time and needless dental pain. To schedule your regular dental visit call your dentists at TLC Family Dentistry in Lee’s Summit, MO and serving Greenwood, MO, Lake Winnebago, MO, Pleasant Hill, MO, Raymore, MO, Belton, MO, Lone Jack, MO, and Harrisonville, MO. Get started protecting your dental health and your smile by calling today!