Visiting a dentist for regular professional cleanings is vital to having healthy teeth and gums. As for personal dental care, teeth cleaning, is, of course, the most beneficial thing you can do for your teeth. Below Dr. Lunn at Your Highlands Ranch Dentist has identified 5 good reasons why you need to have your teeth cleaned at least every 6 months. 

Why have your teeth cleaned every 6 months?

A Brighter Smile: You could have otherwise healthy teeth and an excellent oral health routine, but find that your teeth are still developing stains. Unfortunately, even the best toothpaste in the world can’t get rid of all the stains that come from everyday living (e.g. drinking tea, coffee & wine can cause tooth stains). The best way to ensure your teeth stay stain-free is by getting your teeth cleaned regularly, preferably at least twice a year. Doing so will also make your teeth stronger.

  1. Preventing Gum Disease: Whilst brushing & flossing will get rid of most plaque, there will always be some left over. This leftover plaque can harden and form tartar. Tartar, like plaque, can produce toxins that can irritate and cause inflammation in gums. Built-up tartar can eventually bring about gum disease and halitosis if not treated, which means bad breath and the increased likelihood of further oral health problems occurring.
  2. Keeping Your Teeth: Unsurprisingly, getting rid of tartar can help you keep your teeth. This is because plaque isn’t given the chance to move further down into the roots of your teeth and weaken the supporting bone’s density.Plaque and tartar can get stuck in “pockets” between your teeth and gums, making teeth prone to falling out and/or developing cavities. This means that getting your teeth cleaned can save you from further, more expensive and potentially more painful treatment in the future.
  3. Maintaining Your Health: Whilst there is no definitive evidence of the cause & link between oral health and heart disease & the probability of getting a stroke, there does certainly seem to be a correlation. This could be because those who clean their teeth regularly have healthier lifestyles in general, but again there is no definitive reason given for this correlation.However, as there is a correlation between heart disease and oral health, is it really worth the risk? If a simple teeth cleaning could prevent more severe health problems and a trip to the hospital, why not get your teeth cleaned?
  4. Detection of Other Problems: Possibly one of the main reasons behind the fact that people who get their teeth cleaned regularly are less likely to suffer from other health problems is because they get any problems identified and dealt with sooner rather than later. Any abnormalities found within your mouth can be detected, and any early warning signs of oral or throat cancer can get you referred to a specialist doctor. So there we are five simple reasons why getting your teeth checked and cleaned once every six months can help you keep not only your teeth but your health in general. Book an appointment today to revel in these advantages!