How Often Should I Visit My Dentist?

Dental VisitRefusing, or delaying your trip to the dentist's office?

Your Berkley, MI, dentist, Dr. Julie Forte wants you to understand that missing dental visits can be harmful to your oral and dental health. If you dodge the dentist you may need more invasive procedures, rather than a simple professional cleaning, or dental filling.

What other procedures may you need?

  • Dental Implants: Losing your teeth can be detrimental to one's confidence. While a tooth can be lost due to a sports injury or an accident, it can also be lost due to infrequent visits to the doctor. If your cavities have turned into issues a root canal treatment can't fix, then an extraction may be needed. During a dental implant procedure, the dentist will insert a titanium post, allow it to fuse to the jawbone for three to six months, then place an abutment and crown on top.
     
  • Root Canal Therapy: If you sustain an injury, like a crack or a fracture, or your cavities have allowed bacteria to reach the pulp, this means you may have a tooth infection. The dentist will have to remove the tissue, disinfect the area and seal it. If the deterioration is too massive, your doctor will give you a temporary crown that will be swapped out with a permanent crown in another visit to your dentist's Berkley office.

How to Care for Your Teeth:

In addition to visiting your doctor, you need to take care of your teeth at home. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day, and don't skip flossing, at least once before bed. 

Visiting your dentist on a regular basis will help reduce the chances of you needing to deal with serious dental problems. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to schedule a visit your Berkley, MI, dentist, just call Dr. Julie Forte at (248) 546-2030.

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