The importance of visiting our dentist in Doncaster East regularly

It is important to visit our dentist, Family Dental Care, on a regular basis with all your family to make sure that your teeth are clean and strong and that your gums are healthy. We recommend that you visit our dentist in Doncaster East at least once every 6 months and if we put you on a treatment plan then you may have to visit us more frequently. Visiting our dentist in Doncaster East regularly from an early age helps promote good dental health for the rest of your life. It prevents decay and disease and it prevents dental complications in the future. Studies have shown that visiting the dentist from an early age also helps prevent dental anxiety and dental phobia later on in life. Children who visit the dentist regularly become accustomed to regular check-ups and cleans and it is more likely that they will continue to do so as an adult and bring their own children to the dentist regularly too.

Removing plaque and tartar from the teeth

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria which can harden on the surface of your teeth and become tartar. Plaque can be removed by brushing thoroughly every day, however, tartar cannot be removed with brushing alone and requires professional dental care. It is important that tartar is removed from your teeth thoroughly, as if left unaddressed, it can result in cavities and gum disease. During your regular examination with our dentist in Doncaster East we will check for early signs of cavities and  gum disease. By detecting these issues early on and treating them quickly and efficiently we can prevent  the need for costly and time-consuming treatment in the future. If you avoid the dentist then cavities and gum disease can progress and result in irreversible damage to your teeth.

Oral cancer screening

Another important reason to visit our dentist with your family on a regular basis is that during each examination we will assess the health and appearance of the inside of your mouth including your tongue and throat as part of our oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is a very serious disease and if not diagnosed early it can progress very quickly and even become a life-threatening situation. Oral cancer screening is very important, therefore, we have incorporated it as part of our routine examination so that any signs can be detected early on and treated quickly and successfully. By identifying and treating dental issues early on we can avoid further complications so we can also avoid the need for extensive treatment later on in life. It is easier and cheaper to  treat a cavity with a filling early on than to neglect it by avoiding the dentist and eventually having to replace the tooth with a dental implant.

If you have avoided our dentist then it is important that you visit our website or book an appointment sooner rather than later. You can complete the enquiry form on our website, take a look at our social media pages and get in touch so that we can help you organise an appointment for you and all your family, at your convenience. Speak to us at Family Dental Care today.

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.