{"id":72,"date":"2013-07-09T16:02:26","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T16:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.longfamilydental.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2013-07-09T16:02:26","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T16:02:26","slug":"the-importance-of-preventative-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/09\/the-importance-of-preventative-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Preventative Dental Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-73\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"preventative dentistry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_81551788-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_81551788-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_81551788.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/a>Many times, patients feel that if they\u2019re brushing and flossing their teeth at home then there\u2019s no need to visit their dentist for their <strong>dental checkup<\/strong> appointments. Unfortunately, this really isn\u2019t the case. By neglecting your <strong>dental checkups<\/strong>, you\u2019re putting your smile at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Your regular <strong>dental checkup<\/strong> appointments are an important part of <strong>preventative dental care<\/strong>. By trying to address problems before they\u2019ve had a chance to develop, your dentist can help to protect your smile and keep it healthy. You should visit your dentist every six months for your <strong>dental checkup <\/strong>appointment.<\/p>\n<p>These appointments are important because your teeth will be cleaned and checked for signs of any potential smile issues. Also, <strong>preventative dental care <\/strong>can help identify concerns such as oral cancer or gum disease before they have done permanent smile damage.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, many dentists use sealants, a preventative care tool, to help improve the health of your smile. Sealants can be used to cover the pits and grooves in your teeth where plaque accumulates because it can\u2019t be reached by your toothbrush. This is an important way that your dentist can help you to prevent cavities before they even form, rather than just treating them once they form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preventative dental care <\/strong>is an important part of your smile care, so start today by visiting your dentist twice a year for your <strong>dental checkup<\/strong>. Brushing and flossing aren\u2019t enough on their own to ensure the health of your smile. Your dentist is here to help keep your teeth and gums healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many times, patients feel that if they\u2019re brushing and flossing their teeth at home then there\u2019s no need to visit their dentist for their dental checkup appointments. Unfortunately, this really isn\u2019t the case. By neglecting your dental checkups, you\u2019re putting your smile at risk. 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