Some people might avoid visiting the dentist at all costs. They forego regular checkups, cleanings, and X-rays, and they only come in when they’re in pain or something serious happens. While they think they’re cutting dental expenses, all they’ve really done is put it off for a time and maybe even run up more costly dental bills as a result of staying away from the dentist.

Preventative Dentistry & Your Wallet

Preventative dentistry is how you keep your teeth and your whole mouth healthy and avoid pricey emergency dental costs. Regular hygiene appointments at Middletown Commons Family Dental allow us to keep up to date on your oral health so that we can work with you to adjust your dental hygiene routine in order to avoid decay and gum disease, as well as catch problems early, before they become costly complications. Keeping your natural teeth is a cornerstone of preventative dentistry, as a healthy mouth full of your own natural teeth enables you to chew, speak, and smile with ease (and confidence).

Preventative Dentistry & Your Overall Health

Preventative dentistry is also important to your overall health. Gum disease, which can develop when your gums become infected from unchecked bacteria in dental plague, has been linked to general health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Preventative dentistry usually includes X-rays, which help us to identify problems that may be invisible to the eye, including cavities and bone density. Catching these problems early helps you to avoid expensive and complicated dental procedures that may have been avoided with basic preventative care.

Many dental problems that involve expensive corrective procedures can be avoided with routine visits to your dentist at Middletown Commons Family Dental. Checkups every six months are highly recommended and even help you save money in the long run.

If you haven’t been visiting us as often as you should, now is the time to start.