Now that restrictions are starting to lift it’s
time to schedule an appointment with your Corona dentist. Chances are you
missed your last dental checkup because of circumstances beyond your control,
or anyone’s for that matter. With that being said, it’s time to call your
dentist in Corona for a comprehensive dental checkup.
What is a Comprehensive Dental Checkup?
A comprehensive dental checkup takes a normal
dental appointment one-step further with a cancer screening. A cancer screening
is conducted during your comprehensive dental appointment to make sure there is
nothing suspicious going on with your teeth and gums or your mouth.
Research shows that systemic illness and
other types of disease will show up first in your mouth. That means that your
mouth really is a window to the rest of your body.
Your Corona dentist will check your neck,
throat, tongue, cheeks, and the rest of your oral cavity looking for anything
that doesn’t seem right. If patches, lesions, sores or rough spots are
discovered a biopsy may be recommended for further investigation.
Why Dental Checkups are Important
Twice yearly dental examinations and
professional cleanings keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. A small cavity
that goes unchecked will eventually get bigger. That means a little filling
could turn into root canal therapy.
The same can be said for gum disease. If
gingivitis is allowed to continue, it will eventually become periodontal
disease. Periodontis can’t be cured, but is controllable while gingivitis can
be completely cured.
Comprehensive Dental Checkups for Peace of Mind
Scheduling a comprehensive dental checkup
gives you peace of mind for your over and overall health. Statistics show that
oral cancers caught in the early stages have a higher cure rate.
If you haven’t been to your Corona dentist
lately, call and schedule an appointment today. Your mouth and the rest of your
body really do depend on it. Call now.
