One of the most important ways to ensure your oral health is through regular dental checkups. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions concerning these important dental services. Here are three of the most common misconceptions about a dental checkup that you shouldn’t believe.
- You only need a checkup if you have bad teeth: There are many who believe they don’t need a dental checkup because they brush and floss their teeth regularly and have seemingly perfect teeth. They also believe that dental checkups are only for those with bad teeth to make their teeth better. This isn’t true. A checkup will involve removing plaque and tartar from your teeth that you can’t remove yourself to help prevent oral health issues. We can also check for any signs of oral cancer or gum disease and provide further advice on how to continue caring for your teeth.
- Dental checkups are painful: This is also a common misconception about dental checkups. Many are even scared to get even just their checkup. You can trust that the dentist and hygiene staff will do their best to keep you comfortable during your visit and use quality equipment to be as gentle as possible.
- Children don’t need checkups: This common misconception stems from the belief that baby teeth don’t need as much attention as adult teeth. This isn’t true. Scheduling a regular dental checkup for your children can help them get acquainted with dental visits early on to form good habits early. Their baby teeth can also affect how their adult teeth come in, so it’s just as important to keep them clean and strong as it is for adult teeth.
We recommend scheduling a dental checkup every six to twelve months. You can give us a call if you would like to learn more.