Treat Yourself: Give Your Teeth a Spring Cleaning!

A spring cleaning is an opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and start caring for the things that are most important, even if you’ve been neglecting them for a while. You might do that for your closet, your yard, or your attic, but have you considered doing that for your teeth?

Most people could stand to see the dentist a little more often, so in the spirit of spring cleaning, you might schedule a checkup with your dentist. Here are three reasons you should give that a shot.

Stopping the Progression

Gum disease is one of the most common oral health conditions that there is, with close to 50% of U.S. adults having it to some extent. Gum disease is also degenerative, meaning that if left untreated, the condition will only get worse with time. In fact, once the procedure progresses to a certain point, the disease is no longer reversible.

It’s important to catch and treat gum disease early so that it doesn’t reach that point, and the easiest way to do that is to see your dentist often for preventive care.

Save Money with Your Insurance

If you have dental insurance, you may have been told that it’s a little bit different than other kinds of health insurance. Dental insurance covers care at a flat rate, and the exact percentage depends on the kind of care that it is.

Preventive care is usually close to 100% covered by dental insurance, while restorative treatments, like fillings, have a much lower rate. If you want to save money and make the best use of your insurance, you’ll be able to do so by catching gum disease and tooth decay at a checkup before they require more involved treatment.

Feeling Clean All Over

No matter how diligent you are with oral hygiene, there are some places in your mouth that you can’t reach on your own. By seeing the dentist often for regular cleanings, you can look and feel better than you can without it. 

About Our Practice

Welcome to Drs. Belton & Schrimper General Dentistry! Here, we believe that people are the most important part of dental work, so we take the time to get to know everyone who enters our office personally and to understand their unique smile goals. We’ve been offering patients a uniquely compassionate form of dentistry for over 30 years, and have no intention of stopping any time soon.

If you have any questions about how preventive care can positively affect your life, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (252) 937-7878.