Your dentist in Fairfax, and South Riding, VA, also serving Chantilly, VA, can protect your smile.
Did you know regular checkups with your dentist can save your smile? The truth is, your dentist is an expert at treating both minor and major tooth problems. When you visit your dentist regularly, it helps prevent small dental issues like a tiny cavity, from growing into larger dental issues like you needing a root canal, or even losing your tooth!
Dr. Jennifer Kim of Pender Dental Care offers a wide range of dental services, including dental checkups and cleanings to help protect your smile. Your dentist has two convenient office locations in Fairfax, and South Riding, VA, also serving Chantilly, VA, to help you and your smile.
So, how often should you visit your dentist? The current recommendation is that you visit your dentist at least once each year for a dental exam and x-rays. If you have a history of tooth decay or gum or periodontal disease, you may need to visit more often.
You should also visit once every six months for a professional dental cleaning. You may need to visit every three to four months if you have periodontal disease.
When you keep your mouth healthy, it helps keep your body healthy too. Digestion starts with chewing your food, and if your teeth are hurting, it can impact your digestion and your overall health.
So, what’s so important about getting regular checkups? During your checkup, your dentist will perform a thorough examination of your teeth and soft tissue, including an oral cancer screening. Oral cancer screening can help diagnose the early signs of oral cancer, like abnormal tissue. Your dentist will also look at your x-rays, checking for any signs of tooth decay, bone loss, or other dental issues which aren’t yet detectable on a visual exam. The regular checkup appointment is also a great opportunity to discuss other types of dentistry, including exciting cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers.
To learn more about the importance of regular dental checkups and how they can protect your smile, call your Fairfax, and South Riding, VA, dentist Dr. Kim also serving Chantilly, VA. You can reach Pender Dental Care at (703) 865-6880 or (703) 327-2424 today!