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What Can Happen When You Skip Routine Dental Cleaning Appointments
It is recommended that you visit your dentist twice a year, every six months, for a dental cleaning and examination. It may not seem like a big deal to skip these appointments due to having a busy schedule, dental fear or anxiety, or just because you forgot. But, without getting your teeth cleaned, existing plaque will harden into tartar, a substance that is so hard only a dentist can clean it off. Those in the Los Banos, California area who need a teeth cleaning are welcome to visit the team at Artistry in Smiles.
What Happens After Skipping a Single Cleaning
The scenario described above is what can happen after missing a single dental cleaning. Tartar can develop, plaque can form along the gum line, and infection can set in. As plaque and tartar begin to build, and as you continue to put off your next dental cleaning, cavities, and gingivitis will likely form. Your breath will also begin to smell bad chronically.
You Have Skipped Dental Cleanings for A Full Year
When you skip that second dental cleaning, any gingivitis or tooth decay that has developed since your last appointment will continue progressing and worsening. What would have once been a simple cleaning now could require dental fillings and even root planing and scaling for your gums. At this point, cavities can tend to be asymptomatic, but you could still feel some sensitivity when consuming hot and cold foods and drinks. Your gums may also be bleeding when you brush.
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Skipped Cleanings for Two Years
At this point, any periodontal disease has likely reached stage two or three, meaning your gums could be receding, deep pockets have developed, and you may have even experienced bone loss. Lingering sensitivity and toothaches may be occurring on teeth that have developed cavities since your last cleaning, indicating that decay has reached the tooth’s nerve.
If it is time for your next dental cleaning in Los Banos, California, please get in touch with the team at Artistry in Smiles by calling (209) 812-0041 today.
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Benjamin J. Seaton, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Benjamin J. Seaton is a respected dentist who earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University in 2002. A Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is among the elite 2% of dentists to achieve this distinction. Dr. Seaton has completed over 1,200 hours of continuing education and draws on his experience to serve as a mentor and lecturer to other dentists. He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the International Association for Orthodontics.
Jason Bendas, DDS
Dr. Jason Bendas earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of his class. His dedication to excellence is reflected in his numerous educational and professional awards. Dr. Bendas continues to develop his skills through ongoing education and hands-on experience, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of care. His commitment to professional growth makes him a trusted and accomplished dentist.
