Taking care of your smile is a pretty involved process, and more often than not, requires more care than many have been willingly putting in. You see, your oral health is heavily influenced by the various oral structures contained in the mouth. What’s more? There are even more factors that threaten your health, including oral bacteria, germs, infections, and diseases. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI dentist discusses situations that may warrant the need for an office visit, as well as what your options are when pursuing these matters.
For Regular Checkups and Cleanings
It goes without saying that, when it comes to your oral health, there is nothing more essential than consistent preventive dental care. Indeed, dental prevention consists of any practice that aims to fend off bacteria and other threats, strengthen your dental enamel, and provide a better overall defense against various threats compared to no treatment.
When we ask our patients about their level of at-home prevention, most are quick to identify their brushing habits. While this is essential for prevention, keep in mind that it only represents part of the overall picture. As a matter of fact, our team recommends a dental routine that consists of brushing twice daily, flossing between meals, and rinsing with mouthwash, at a minimum.
Another important factor to identify, however, is that no preventive dental routine is complete without including your routine dental checkup and cleaning. You see, these visits allow our team an opportunity to monitor your smile for any signs of minor concern and address them before they even have a chance to become a major issue. To learn more about this process, give our team a call today.
Signs of Discomfort or Pain
In addition to routine checkups and cleanings, another important reason to visit our team is if you develop consistent discomfort or pain. You see, unlike an upset stomach or a headache, a dental concern will not get better on its own over time. In fact, the situation is guaranteed to get worse, meaning the sooner you seek treatment, the better off you will be.
With regard to pain or discomfort, most sources tend to involve either a lodged food particle or an infected tooth root. Give our office a call today to learn how restorative dental care can address these and other concerns.
In Dental Emergencies
Finally, we encourage all patients to reach out to our office immediately when experiencing a dental emergency. For purposes of this blog, a dental emergency is any situation in which you experience significant swelling, bleeding, discomfort, pain, injury, or traumatic injury.
Learn More Today
Contact Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI by calling 248-693-6213 to learn more about the important reasons you should visit our dental office, and schedule your next appointment with our team today.
