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.
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.
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.
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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