{"id":14,"date":"2020-06-17T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T06:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2020-07-07T06:17:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T06:17:09","slug":"richmond-dentist-6-reasons-dental-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/17\/richmond-dentist-6-reasons-dental-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons to Visit Your Dentist Twice a Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_129838699__1586442813_93554-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of patient during routine dental checkup from Richmond dentist \" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_129838699__1586442813_93554-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_129838699__1586442813_93554-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_129838699__1586442813_93554.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been putting off your routine dental checkups because your teeth look and feel fine? Or are you avoiding your dentist because you\u2019re anxious about what they might find? Either way, forgoing your biannual oral health exams can cost you unnecessary discomfort, damage, and serious dental issues in the long run. Here are six reasons why you should visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brsdentistry.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Richmond dentist<\/a> twice a year that you may not have considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.) Spot &amp; Stop Issues in Their Earliest Stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By closely inspecting your mouth and taking X-rays, your dentist can identify issues that you may not be able to see or feel yet. This allows them to begin treatment before they develop into a larger problems with painful or damaging consequences. They\u2019ll be on the lookout for tooth decay, dental infections, cracked enamel, growing wisdom teeth, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.) Help Your Child Establish Life-Long Healthy Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental and pediatric dentists recommend that children begin to see their dentist regularly before their first birthday. An early checkup will ensure that your child\u2019s oral health and development are on track. Additionally, it introduces them to all the new sights, sounds, and familiar faces of the dental practice. A positive experience during their first checkup can positively influence their dental care for the rest of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.) Regular Cleanings Lead to a Healthier Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the best at-home oral hygiene can use professional assistance every six months or so. Plaque can easily accumulate in hard-to-clean areas and harden into a tough, yellowish material called tartar, which can only be safely removed by your dentist or dental hygienist. In fact, they\u2019re able to clean away hidden plaque, stubborn tartar, and excess oral bacteria to reduce your risk of infections and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.) Screen for Serious Oral Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, many serious oral health issues can develop unnoticed until severe damage has been done. Every routine dental checkup includes screening for health concerns like oral cancer and gum disease. The key to successfully treating these problems and many more is early detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.) Monitor Your Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth can tell your dentist a lot about your overall health. Researchers estimate that over 90% of systemic conditions and diseases present symptoms in the mouth. This means that your dentist may identify the earliest warning signs of diabetes, osteoporosis, or kidney disease. What\u2019s more, a growing body of research demonstrates that great oral health is an essential part of keeping the rest of your body healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.) Prevent Problems from Developing in the First Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main purpose of a biannual dental checkup is to prevent oral health problems from developing in the first place. Your dentist will take the time to explain your oral health to you and how to best take care of it. They may be able to help you identify risk factors in your everyday life and make recommendations on how to make the most out of your at-home dental routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental checkups are about so much more than checking for cavities and keeping your teeth clean! Visit your dentist twice a year to keep your smile looking and feeling its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The highly experienced team of dentists at Brown, Reynolds, Snow, LeNoir Dentistry are proud to serve the communities of Patterson and Ridgefield, VA with award-winning oral health care. Whether you need a thorough checkup, advanced dental restoration, or a beautiful cosmetic treatment, our dentists are here to help. They use the latest dental techniques and state-of-the-art technology to ensure you get the most precise and comfortable results possible. If you\u2019d like to learn more about dental checkups, feel free to contact them via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brsdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at<strong> (804) 288-5324.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been putting off your routine dental checkups because your teeth look and feel fine? 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