{"id":934,"date":"2018-02-01T15:17:45","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T15:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandcoastdentistry.com\/?p=934"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:47:58","slug":"regular-dental-cleanings-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/blog\/regular-dental-cleanings-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Regular Dental Cleanings Are Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Going to the dentist isn\u2019t fun but there are a lot of good reasons why you want to go to your dentist on a regular basis. Below are six reasons why you want to go the dentist regularly to have your teeth cleaned.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Prevent Cavities<\/h3>\n<p>That whitish film that is building up on the surface is your teeth is called plaque. This is the main reason why teeth decay. The substance will eat away at the enamel on your teeth and if it\u2019s not taken care of it can cause cavities. Plaque\u2019s removed by flossing, brushing and having dental cleanings.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Prevent Tooth Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Built up plaque, if it\u2019s not treated, can lead to gum disease, and this is one of the main reasons that adults lose their teeth. As the gum diseases goes on, the plaque will move further down your tooth where it is able to destroy your jaw\u2019s supporting bone. This causes your tooth to become loose so that it falls out. You can reduce the chances of this happening to you greatly through good habits with your oral hygiene and regularly seeing your dentist.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Give You a Brighter Smile<\/h3>\n<p>When you drink wine, tea, coffee or smoke, this can cause your teeth to stain. When you have your teeth professionally cleaned, it can help your teeth look polished and bright. This means your smile will be brighter and whiter.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Makes Your Breath Fresher<\/h3>\n<p>When your oral hygiene is good, it helps your breath smell good. Even when you are brushing and flossing on a regular basis, having your mouth cleaned professionally will help your mouth smell great and be healthy.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Help Your Health Be Better Overall<\/h3>\n<p>There is connections between overall health and oral health. Having your teeth cleaned regularly by a dentist can help with lowering the risk you have for some of the diseases such as stroke and heart disease. A lot of medical conditions, including some that are life-threatening, are able to be detected early when you go to your dentist for your oral exam.<\/p>\n<h3>6. You\u2019ll Save Money<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re going to save money because you are going to be less likely to have problems that are more expensive due to going to the dentist regularly. When you are going to the dentist, you\u2019re going to catch problems before they become big problems. Since little problems will cost less money than huge problems, you\u2019ll save money in the long run.<br \/>\nThese are the six reasons that you want to have your teeth regularly cleaned at the dentist. Even though you brush and floss regularly, this doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t go to the dentist. The dentist can do what you can\u2019t do and make your teeth look great!<\/p>\n<h2>Need to see a dentist?<\/h2>\n<p>Come visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/\">Island Coast Dentistry<\/a> today! We would be happy to help you with all your dental needs. We offer many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/our-services.html\">services<\/a> that will help you to have a happy and healthier smile, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to the dentist isn\u2019t fun but there are a lot of good reasons why you want to go to your dentist on a regular basis. 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