Importance of Regular Professional Teeth Cleaning
Prevention and professional teeth cleanings are one of the most important aspects of dentistry. Through both of these, your doctor can help you monitor your smile for signs of decay and gum disease, two common conditions that are caused by the accumulation of bacteria and plaque.
Why Is It so Important to Watch out for These?
Because if both are left untreated, they can have far-reaching consequences for your oral health. Gum disease is especially harmful if not treated early. Not only is it the number one cause of tooth loss in adults, but medical study after medical study has linked it to health problems in other parts of the body, including:
- Heart disease
- Respiratory ailments
- Diabetes and pregnancy complications
- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s disease, and others
That’s why Dr. Arnold, Dr. Shideler, and Dr. Wargo place such a strong emphasis on prevention and on professional teeth cleaning. Through a complete oral exam and professional teeth cleaning, our teams in Naperville, and Valparaiso can help you control and improve your oral health.
Besides teeth cleanings, we’re using other great tools and services to help with this. With laser-assisted cavity detection, we can diagnose decay much earlier than we can with the naked eye or X-rays alone, resulting in earlier treatments that are more comfortable for our patients. What’s more, with laser-assisted periodontal therapy, caring for gum disease is also more precise and more comfortable. And to help our patients better understand their oral health and how they can improve it, we have patient education DVDs and are willing to answer any questions you might have.
Has it been longer than six months since your last visit with us? Call one of our offices today to schedule an appointment with a Smile by Arnold & Associates. We have offices in Naperville and Valparaiso.