Find out why it's important to maintain regular dental visits.
You would be amazed how many people think that they don’t have to visit their dentist regularly. Just because your smile feels and looks 
great doesn’t mean that something might not be lurking in the shadows ready to affect the health of your smile without you even knowing it. This is why it’s so important to visit your Orange Park, FL dentist, Dr. Michael Vanover regularly.
Why are six-month dental checkups so important?
As we touched on briefly above, not all dental issues are obvious. Many people don’t even know that they have decay or gum disease because there were no symptoms that tipped them off to the fact that something had gone awry in the first place. If you want to maintain healthy teeth and gums then you will need to visit your Orange Park general dentist every six months (this goes for both children and adults!).
Of course, along with these visits, you have to do your part in maintaining your oral health. You will still need to brush at least twice a day and floss every day. You will also want to eat a healthy, balanced diet and avoid sugar and processed foods, which can wreak havoc on your oral health.
What should I expect from my routine dental visits in Orange Park?
Checking for issues such as gum disease and tooth decay is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what we do during your dental exam. We will also thoroughly clean your teeth, paying specific attention to any plaque or tartar buildup that you might have. While brushing and flossing regularly will reduce this buildup significantly, once plaque has turned to tartar the only way to remove it is with our special dental instruments. A regular toothbrush won’t be able to remove tartar. Tartar that is left on teeth and gums can lead to red, irritated gums and can cause gum disease to form.
Also, once a year x-rays will be taken to check for potential health issues that we may not be able to catch with the naked eye. We can also check to see if wisdom teeth are developing and if they will need to be removed to avoid more serious future problems.
Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park in Orange Park, Florida is always here to provide you with the very best in dentistry, whether you need to schedule a routine cleaning or you want to find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants. Call us now!