If you are like the majority of people, your life is busy. There is a seemingly endless list of things to get done and never enough time to do them all. It is easy to let things that only happen occasionally – such as preventative dental appointments – slip your mind and slip off of the calendar. If you brush and floss regularly, is it really that important to go to the dentist twice per year? Yes, it is important. And, the benefits of going to the dentist regularly will most likely save you time in the long-run.

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It is well-established that a good oral hygiene routine is a key element of keeping your teeth, gums, and mouth healthy. You can avoid painful issues like decay, infection, and gum disease by being consistent with brushing, flossing, and preventative dental visits. In addition, a good oral hygiene routine will also help keep your smile looking good. As an adult, you understand the cause and effect relationship between neglecting your oral hygiene and experiencing negative consequences. If you have children, you have probably noticed that they do not naturally make that connection when they are young. This means that you need to help your child develop the habit of good oral hygiene. Getting started with good habits in childhood can help your child develop a life-long habit of good oral care. You can help your child with this process by taking him or her to regular dental visits, establishing the connection between oral hygiene and oral health, and by modeling good oral hygiene to your child.

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A good oral care routine will provide you with a long list of lasting benefits. In the short term your teeth will feel cleaner and look whiter if you are consistent with tasks likes brushing and flossing. In the long run, being consistent with brushing and flossing can also help prevent decay, infection, and gum disease. Going to preventative dental visits will also provide you with short- and long-term benefits when it comes to your oral health. Brushing, flossing, and going to preventative dental visits are all essential elements of a good oral care routine.

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A new smile can provide you with a boost of confidence. It is not uncommon for teeth to become dull, stained, and damaged over time. Everyday life involves a number of activities that can impact your oral health and the way your teeth look. If your smile has sustained damage over time – or simply does not look as good as you would like – then you may wish you could get a new smile. There is good news! There are cosmetic dental procedures that can address a wide range of problems and provide you with the new smile you have been wanting. 

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No one wants to face a dental emergency. The level of pain that often comes with a dental emergency is difficult to bear. When it involves injury to a tooth a dental emergency can lead to a series of procedures to repair the damage or save the tooth. The unfortunate reality is that you cannot always avoid a dental emergency. Accidents happen and even if you are totally consistent with your oral care routine it is still possible to develop a toothache. Because of the unknown element of life it is important to understand what constitutes a dental emergency, what you should do in that situation, and how you can find a dentist who is available when the unexpected occurs.

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When you go to a routine dental visit you have a general set of expectations about what is going to happen. You know that you will have your teeth cleaned thoroughly and be asked if you are experiencing any problems. You may get x-rays and will likely have your teeth and gums examined by the dentist. None of these things seem like huge events and may not feel particularly important. The reality is, however, that the elements of a routine dental visit are important and if you skip out on these visits you risk developing a number of issues. 

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