{"id":380,"date":"2023-03-09T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T21:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=380"},"modified":"2023-04-21T21:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T21:28:59","slug":"the-merits-of-getting-a-spring-cleaning-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/the-merits-of-getting-a-spring-cleaning-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Merits of Getting a Spring Cleaning For Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you hear the phrase \u201cspring cleaning,\u201d you might picture dusting portraits on a warm Sunday morning, or maybe clearing out the clutter that\u2019s built up all winter. But have you ever considered that your teeth may need a spring cleaning as well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular checkups and cleanings<\/a> are deeply important to your oral health, and if you haven\u2019t had one in a while, this spring is as good a time as any to get one! Here are a few reasons why preventive care is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Clearing Out the \u201cCobwebs\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re extremely thorough with your brushing and flossing routine, there are certain places in your mouth that you aren\u2019t able to reach on your own. However, those areas are just as likely to develop plaque and tartar deposits as anywhere else in your mouth, if not more so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t getting regular cleanings, you probably have some pretty substantial buildup, and you\u2019re likely at a much higher risk of developing gum disease and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Insurance Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have dental insurance, you may have noticed that it works a little bit differently than you might have expected from your experience with other types of healthcare. Dental insurance covers certain types of care at different rates, with most plans paying the most for preventive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you make frequent trips to your dentist, you\u2019re less likely to need more expensive restorative treatments, which makes the best use of your insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch Nasty Issues Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, your oral health problems are best served by treating them early. This is obviously the case for life-threatening issues like oral cancer, but even more mild conditions can become serious if left untreated for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease, for example, is degenerative, which means that it only gets worse with time. What started as just swollen gums and mild bleeding can become incredibly serious, even leading to tooth loss in some cases. With that in mind, you should make an effort to catch these kinds of issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t been to the dentist in a while, you should pay them a visit; they\u2019ll give you a spring cleaning that can put your oral health on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Dental Group West, we\u2019re deeply dedicated to providing exceptional care in an environment that exceeds all your expectations for what a dental practice is capable of. From the moment you walk into our office, everyone on our team will go out of their way to ensure that you feel seen and understood, and that you\u2019re receiving dental care tailored to your particular needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about the importance of preventive care, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (419) 539-2168.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you hear the phrase \u201cspring cleaning,\u201d you might picture dusting portraits on a warm Sunday morning, or maybe clearing out the clutter that\u2019s built up all winter. But have you ever considered that your teeth may need a spring cleaning as well? Regular checkups and cleanings are deeply important to your oral health, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nGetting A Spring Cleaning For Your Teeth | Dental Group West<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you haven\u2019t been to the dentist in a while, there\u2019s a lot to be gained from a spring cleaning. 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