When was the last time you visited the dentist for a thorough cleaning? Some weeks age? Last year? Never? A recent survey was conducted to see how often Americans visited the dentist, and only 58% of respondents had been to a dental clinic in the past year. Here is a reason why this is a bad idea:
Regular brushing and flossing is not enough
While brushing at least twice—and flossing at least once—per day is good for your dental wellbeing, it is not enough. No matter how well your clean your mouth, some plaque will be left behind. They accumulate every day and after some time, they start to calcify and become tartar. At this point, no amount of brushing can remove them.
Your only option is to have your teeth cleaned by a dentist/dental hygienist. They have an array of tools that will do justice to your teeth and have your mouth feeling fresher than ever. As they clean out your teeth, you will be asked to rinse your mouth intermittently. Every time you do, you see how much debris you have been carrying around without knowing it. After that, you’d no longer need anyone to convince you to get a professional cleaning.
Annual professional cleaning is unavoidable
Within 2 days of leaving the dental clinic, plaque will start to form again. Brushing and flossing will be enough to keep them at bay, but after some months, a professional cleaning will be needed again. For people without a history of dental problems, annual cleaning at the dentist is often enough. If you have struggled with tooth decay, gum disease, or any other dental problems in the past, you may need more regular cleaning. The same goes for frequent cigarette smokers.
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