Why Professional Teeth Cleanings Are Healthy | Dentist in Riverside

You brush and floss twice a day at home and use mouthwash, to the point of extreme diligence. In fact, your dental checkups are raving. So, why go to the dentist for teeth cleanings? Isn’t this redundant? Not at all. Your teeth can never be too clean, but there are other perks to having your smile professionally cleaned. Teeth cleanings with your dentist are more thorough than the type of cleaning you do at home. Not only do they improve the appearance of your smile, but they also help to prevent many other health problems. So, before you dodge your next dental appointment, take a look at the pros:

Gum disease prevention. Gum disease is an infection in your gums that can lead to tooth loss. Routine dental cleanings help to prevent gum disease.

Oral cancer detection. With every dental cleaning you are screened for oral cancer. And with any cancer detection, the earlier the better.

Good oral health. Visiting your dentist regularly helps to keep track of your oral health and any problems you have had, currently have and may have in the future.

A beautiful smile. When your teeth are healthy and clean and white and you have a beautiful smile, and when you have a beautiful smile, you are more confident, and it has been proven that this confidence leads to improved social life and career possibilities.

Maintaining overall health. We tend to center oral disease to the mouth, but this isn’t the case – gum disease is linked to heart disease, stroke and low birth weight so these dental procedures can help detect future issues.

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton’s office in Riverside, CA at (951) 688-3442 or through the website.

Dr. Gerald Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside and all surrounding areas.

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