It’s possible that visiting the dentist every six months is excessive. In six months, could anything alter? Many adults may avoid visiting the doctor every six months for varied purposes, including anxiety, shame, ignorance, and difficulty. Visiting your dentist every six months may be inconvenient; consider what will happen to your teeth if you don’t. The responses are unappealing.
The Good
It’s okay to miss a single appointment as long as you reschedule soon afterward. Rescheduling should never cause worry as your dentist is willing to work with you.
Are dental visits necessary?
Dental appointments are essential as they let your dentist provide a thorough examination and cleaning. At a routine dental appointment, your dentist can identify cavities promptly or other oral health issues. At times catching an oral health issue early on will cost much less. Oral health treatments can also be implemented right away, saving your sanity.
How frequently should you visit the dentist?
The general principle is that you should see your dentist every six months. According to research, persons with no difficulties should see their dentist once a year. In contrast, those with dental problems should see their dentist every 3 to 4 months. Every individual case is different; therefore, ask the dentist to recommend the correct amount of visits for your particular circumstance.
The Bad
Missing dental appointments regularly can result in the following:
- Tooth discoloration
Tooth discoloration changes the teeth’ color, tint, or transparency. The collection of spots on the surface of the tooth is known as external discoloration. The interior discoloration is caused by pigment particles absorbed into the tooth structure. Discoloration can be caused by several distinct influences present at the same time.
- Tartar and plaque build-up
Plaque can solidify on your tooth and turn into calculus, also known as tartar, if it isn’t eliminated. An accumulation of plaque and tartar can result in painful and inflamed gums, which is a sign of periodontal disease.
- Tooth loss
One or more teeth become weak and fall out, resulting in loss of teeth. When adult teeth substitute a human’s deciduous teeth, tooth loss is natural. However, immediate treatment is required when tooth loss is unwelcome and caused by trauma or disease, such as dental avulsion, tooth root, or gum disease.
- Tooth decay
Destruction of a tooth’s surface, or enamel, is known as tooth decay. It occurs when harmful bacteria produce acids that eat away at your teeth’s surface. Cavities are gaps in your teeth caused by tooth decay. If left untreated, dental decay can lead to discomfort, infections, and even loss of teeth.
- Cavities
A cavity is a gap that forms in a tooth due to dental decay. Cavities arise when the hard external coating of a tooth is worn down or eroded by chemicals in the mouth (enamel). Cavities can affect everyone. Cavities can be avoided with a professional dental cleaning and routine at-home oral hygiene care.
- Gum disease
Gum disease is no joke. The gum infection can damage the soft tissue and potentially wreak havoc on the bone structure.
A thick film of bacteria, also known as plaque, accumulates on teeth and gums. Plaque is the most frequent cause of gum disease. It is kept at bay with daily teeth cleaning, brushing, and rinsing. More importantly, your dentist will be able to implement various cleaning methods to remove, treat and prevent build-up.
The Ugly
Many individuals do not realize that the oral cavity is related to the internal components of our body. Skipping a checkup could mean ignoring indicators of more severe health problems. The following health issues could be a result of poor oral health.
- Respiratory infections
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) include diseases of the sinus, neck, airways, or lungs, which are all essential for respiration. Most RTIs improve without therapy; however, you may have to see a doctor in other cases.
- Heart disease
The terms “heart disease” and “cardiac disease” are interchangeable. However, cardiovascular disease refers to any heart or blood arteries ailment.
- Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose, often known as blood sugar, is exceptionally high.
- Osteoporosis
People with low calcium absorption are more prone to developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a result of inadequate calcium throughout your life.
- Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a disorder in which the kidney cells become cancerous and grow uncontrollably, resulting in a tumor. Almost all kidney malignancies begin in the kidney’s small tubes lining.
- Oral cancer
Cancer starts in the mouth and spreads to other parts of the body. Tobacco use, high consumption of alcohol, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are all significant risk factors.
Visiting the dentist every six months may seem inconvenient at first; however, it will benefit your overall health and save you money long term. It’s not too late to get back on the right track to better oral care. Schedule your dental cleaning today!
Simrit has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She started her career with Assisting/Treatment co-ordinating and then moved on to becoming the Hygiene Co Ordinator in 2005. In 2012 she took on a new role as the Marketing Director. Though she loved being the Marketing Director, in 2015 she became the Office Manager of Torbram Dental. She completed her Level 1 Dental Assisting program with Career Canada in 1996 and then went on to complete her Level II Dental Assisting Diploma with Southwestern Medix in 1999. That is when she received NDAEB Certification. Simrit has been and still is an active member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association since 2000. She enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and two kids and loves to explore new restaurants, especially high-tea venues.
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Jessica, one of our receptionists, is one of the smiling faces you see when you arrive at the office. She graduated with honours from Medix College with a diploma as a Level 2 Dental Assistant. When she is not happily helping our patients, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, going to church on Sunday mornings, gardening and going on hikes.
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Naudia has been working at Torbram Dental for many years and is a valued member of our administrative team: as a dental receptionist and in our marketing team . She graduated from Everest College with honours level 1 and 2, with a diploma in Dental Assisting. Naudia is always there for our patients, making sure that they receive the care and attention they deserve. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and indulging in civil court TV shows.
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Ramandeep has been a part of Torbram Dental for the past 10 years as certified dental assistant. She obtained her level 1 certification from Everest college in Brampton in 2013, and then her level 2 certification in 2014 from Medix college. Her career path through the clinic has been recognized by staff at all levels who admire her work ethic and dedication to million dollar smiles. In her spare time, Ramandeep enjoys cooking and gardening, and spending time with her husband and 2 kids.
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Sana is a valued member of our dental hygiene team. In 2008 she completed her education at George Brown in Dental Assisting and in 2016 she earned her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Sciences. Sana has been working in dentistry since 2008 and enjoys taking care of our patients and helping them with their oral health. She is married and is busy with her 2 young children. In her spare time, Sana enjoys going out with the family, trying out new places to eat and is looking forward to travelling with them in the future.
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Sanaria has been working at Torbram Dental for many years as a valued member of our Dental Assisting Team. She completed her level 2 dental assisting certification and previously obtained a degree in Education and worked as a quality control officer in the pharmaceutical industry. When not at work Sanaria loves to bake and cook. She also loves story time and enjoying the outdoors with her children. She always sees the positive side of life, believes that nothing is impossible and that if you set a goal and work at it, that you will make your dreams come true.
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Carrie has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She graduated from George Brown College in 1998 with a Dental Assistant Diploma and continued to further her education by completing a Dental Hygiene Diploma in 2001 at Durham College. Carrie is a highly trained and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who continues to learn and grow by updating her knowledge to provide her clients with the best Oral Health Care techniques and information. Carrie is passionate about Dentistry and is known for her gentle and compassionate manner. She feels strongly about building lasting relationships and trust with her clients to help them understand that good Oral Health leads to good Overall Health. Carrie enjoys travelling, dabbling in decorating and a good Netflix series in her time off. Carrie resides in Halton Hills with her husband and two children.
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Daniela's interest in Dentistry began in Gr.6 when she wrote a speech entitled "My Life as a Toothbrush".
A Registered Dental Hygienist with 22 years of clinical experience, Daniela still has a great passion for her career. The most rewarding aspect for her is building lasting relationships with her patients, and seeing them through to a healthier smile.
Her thorough yet gentle touch will ensure a comfortable visit every time.
Daniela is a total Foodie and loves to cook and enjoys all types of cuisines. She loves Florida, Cruises, organizing things, and most of all spending time with family and friends.
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Stephanie Enjoys getting to know all new patients at Torbram Dental and catching up with long standing Patients. Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family. One of her favorite things to do with her daughter is teach and play the piano. Stephanie likes going on walks with her husband and enjoys spending as much time with him as he is an Active Member of the Canadian Army. On Sundays, Stephanie enjoys going to Church and looks forward to Sunday Dinner with her entire family. Stephanie's Favorite thing to do to start her day right is head to her local Starbucks and Grab her favorite drink, an iced black tea with light lemonade on warm days and a blonde vanilla latte on those cold winter days.
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