Yes! Consistent long-term dental care offers several benefits beyond just maintaining your teeth.
- Protects Systemic Health — Gum disease is linked with systemic health concerns like diabetes and heart disease. Routine dental cleanings and checkups can help you manage gum disease successfully and even prevent it in many cases.
- Early Detection — Routine dental exams can spot problems before they become more significant, costly, and uncomfortable concerns.
- Prevents Bone Loss — If you lose a tooth and don't replace it, your jawbone begins to deteriorate. This can result in jaw problems, lack of support for healthy teeth, and deterioration of facial structures.
- Avoid Systemic Infection — An untreated tooth infection can cause harm to surrounding teeth, and even affect other areas of your body, like your brain or heart. Your dentist can help protect against dental infection.
- Better Quality of Life — Good oral health supports healthy eating, self-esteem, and helps you avoid functional concerns like chewing and jaw joint (TMJ) discomfort.
Contact Your Ponderay Dentist
We would love to show you the benefits of working with a trusted dentist in Coeur d'Alene. Please reach out to our team at (208) 667-8282 to learn more about our services or to book an appointment.