After living in this pandemic for this long, many of us still seem to be trying to postpone regular dental check-ups. The idea is to stay safe now and catch up with dental and oral health once the pandemic is over.
As we all know, the above plan has major flaws, including the fact that the pandemic has yet to come to an end. Neglecting your dental health throughout the pandemic can cause serious harm to your dental and oral health.
In this article, we aim to share what our team of dentists at Bali’s Prime Plus Medical say about why you should get over your pandemic-related dental anxiety and attend your bi-annual dental appointments at your trusted dental clinic.
Regular dental check ups are essential!
One of the procedures done during your regular dental check-ups is the cleaning of plaque and tartar from your teeth. If the plaque on your teeth is not properly cleaned, it hardens and turns into tartar. It can’t be removed by merely brushing and flossing. Also, keep in mind that tartar causes various dental and oral health issues, including tooth decay.
Furthermore, experts have suggested dental cleaning or dental scaling has to be done once every six months for many reasons. Skipping on this treatment for the entire pandemic certainly increases your risk of developing cavities, tooth decay, gum diseases, and other dental and oral health issues.
Preventative dental care can save a lot of trouble and pain!
Regular check-ups by your dentist allow you to benefit from preventative dental care. During your dental examination, your dentist may spot signs of dental problems or those that can potentially arise in the future. In such cases, your dentist will take the necessary action. Also, they will provide you with the appropriate treatment to prevent further and more painful issues.
Putting off your regular dental check ups deprives you of early dental treatment!
If you happen to experience symptoms such as tooth sensitivity or pain, always remember that it’s the way of your teeth to tell you that something is not right. For instance, those symptoms might be signs that you have a cavity. Ignoring the symptoms and putting off going to the dentist until the pandemic is over equals allowing the problem to become more severe or even complicated as it may end up impacting the other surrounding teeth.
Furthermore, sometimes dental issues happen without causing any noticeable symptoms, especially in the initial stage. In this case, attending your regular dental check-ups is the only way to even find out that you are experiencing dental issues.
When treated on time, a cavity, for instance, can be treated with a filling, which is a simple procedure. However, if left untreated, the treatment for the damage might require extensive restorative dental procedures. It will cost you significantly more money. And that’s on top of the pain!
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Prime Plus Medical
Now, are you ready to get back on track with your bi-annual dental appointment? Or maybe continue that fantastic discipline that you have already maintained even during this challenging time? Our excellent team of dentists at Prime Plus Medical in Canggu, Bali, is ready to assist you in maintaining your dental and oral health, as well as your healthy smile!
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