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Let\u2019s be honest\u2014nobody really likes leaving the house when they don\u2019t have to. Sometimes, the only thing that feels better than making plans is canceling them last minute. If you have a dental checkup<\/a> coming up, you might be tempted to skip your appointment. After all, what could happen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, there are quite a few reasons why regular dental cleanings are important. Here are a few things that you need to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Rise of Tooth Decay and Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among adults? It\u2019s easy to start to see tooth decay creep in if your oral hygiene isn\u2019t all that it can be. In fact, it\u2019s usually one of the first signs that you need to take cleaning your teeth more seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you miss a cleaning, any residual plaque or tartar deposits that are on your teeth can start to contribute to that decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Insidious Threat of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re someone who is very diligent with your dental hygiene, there are some places that you won\u2019t be able to reach in your mouth. Not only does this contribute to tooth decay, but bacteria can start to creep under the gumline and contribute to periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is incredibly common because bacteria from anywhere in the mouth can contribute to it, which is why regular cleanings are critical to stopping the development of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catching Oral Health Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be incredibly difficult to catch your oral health problems on your own, especially if you can\u2019t quite feel them yet. However, even the oral health problems you can\u2019t feel will start to contribute to larger ones, and may even require a root canal or extraction down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vising your dentist for regular preventive care gives them an opportunity to check for these kinds of oral health problems to ensure that nothing sneaks up on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Robert Sikes loves nothing more than making use of the incredible expertise in his field to offer his patients high-quality dental care. He tailors his treatment to every patient\u2019s individual needs so whether you\u2019re looking for a checkup or a complete smile makeover, he can help. Dr. Sikes received his degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry, and after over 40 years of practicing dentistry, he\u2019s confident in his ability to tackle any issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about dental cleanings, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (802) 985-9700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s be honest\u2014nobody really likes leaving the house when they don\u2019t have to. Sometimes, the only thing that feels better than making plans is canceling them last minute. If you have a dental checkup coming up, you might be tempted to skip your appointment. After all, what could happen? As it turns out, there are […]<\/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-6","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy You Shouldn't Skip A Dental Cleaning | Shelburne Village Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental cleanings are deeply important, but people often don\u2019t appreciate them. 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