{"id":1272,"date":"2021-10-04T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T19:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2021-12-06T19:45:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T19:45:42","slug":"reasons-why-early-detection-of-oral-health-problems-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/04\/reasons-why-early-detection-of-oral-health-problems-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive Dentistry: A Little Effort Now Saves a lot of Trouble Later"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_376410306__1638819628_97524-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mature man in dental chair \" class=\"wp-image-1273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_376410306__1638819628_97524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_376410306__1638819628_97524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_376410306__1638819628_97524.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever known someone who just kept putting off taking their car in for an oil change until one day the vehicle broke down on the side of the highway? Hopefully, that \u201csomeone\u201d wasn\u2019t you, but it can be so easy to keep saying \u201cI\u2019ll deal with it tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of being proactive is that you get out in front of trouble before it really starts brewing. This is the benefit of preventive dentistry for your teeth and gums. Keep reading to learn why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">early detection of oral health problems<\/a> can make your life so much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regain Control of Your Social Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral health issues like bad breath, discolored teeth, or a crooked smile can cause low self-esteem that leads to depression. Sometimes, all it takes is a dental visit to turn the ship around and get the issue that\u2019s weighing on you corrected. Your dentist recommends two visits each year for a cleaning and examination. Only two days are required to make a significant difference for the other 363.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist Is There to Answer Questions and Offer Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever go to the store and vaguely know what you need but not exactly, so you just pick something with no sound reasoning behind it? You don\u2019t have to do that when buying oral hygiene products. The packaging on all products is going to tell you they\u2019ll work great. Instead, talk to your dentist about what you are interested in purchasing and see what informed suggestions they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Little Money Up Front Can Save a Ton on the Backend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people avoid going to the dentist because they want to save money. However, if you develop a serious condition that could\u2019ve otherwise been prevented, you\u2019re going to spend more money in the big picture than for the years you skipped the checkups. A handful of preventive appointments cost less than the extraction and replacement of several teeth. Not to mention much less pain and frustration with the way things turned out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessments Can Spotlight Life-Threatening Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often make the mistake of thinking that daily brushing and flossing alone will keep their teeth in good standing. As important as these actions are, your teeth require a dentist to periodically perform a thorough checkup and diagnose any developing problems. Poor oral health can lead to serious infections like gum disease that have been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and oral cancer. You don\u2019t want to be a statistic among those who sought help when it was too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental checkups and cleanings only require a minimal investment of your time and money, but they can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It\u2019s always the right time to get that appointment locked in on your calendar to make sure your teeth are doing terrific now and stay that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/meet-dr-martin.html\">Dr. Greg Martin<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington D.C., graduating second in his class. A member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Martin says that his primary concern with each patient is their comfort and understanding of his exam findings and treatment recommendations. He welcomes your questions. To schedule that first question-and-answer session, along with a cleaning and exam, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (817) 481-1041.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever known someone who just kept putting off taking their car in for an oil change until one day the vehicle broke down on the side of the highway? 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