You can have great dental hygiene habits at home, with daily brushing and flossing, and a swish of mouthwash. But if you've been avoiding your dentist's office, then you're only doing half the job. It's okay to be a little apprehensive of the dentist's chair but putting off your dental cleanings and checkups, puts you at risk for having some more invasive dental work done. It may be time to stop putting it off and get in contact with your Springfield, MA, dentists, Dr. Sunit Jain, and Dr. Isha Sood of Globus Dental Springfield.
Plaque and You
Plaque is the visible film that forms on your teeth every day, and you can get rid of a lot of it on your own. The problem lies with the plaque you cannot reach and thoroughly remove on your own. The smallest amounts can cause damage as it hardens with the saliva on your teeth to form tartar, and the bacteria within feed on the sugars you consume and create acids that wear away the enamel on your teeth and can lead to gum disease. As it is along the gumline that a lot of us have trouble cleaning.
Professional Teeth Cleaning in Springfield, MA
During a professional tooth cleaning your dentist can remove the tartar and the plaque that you cannot do so at home. The procedure can even help reverse gum disease in its early stages, it's why it's important to come in, as it's nearly impossible for you to detect it at home.
Tooth decay and gum disease are not all that dental cleaning can help address. During your checkup, your dentist can help you prevent and diagnose early other types of dental and general health problems.
Stop putting it off, make your appointment today, call Dr. Jain and Dr. Sood of Globus of Dental Springfield in Springfield, MA, by dialing (413) 737-9548.