{"id":255,"date":"2017-11-24T14:49:51","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T14:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2017-12-24T14:57:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-24T14:57:00","slug":"dental-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/dental-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Negative Side Effects of Skipping Dental Checkups"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanWe\u2019re all busy, but a full schedule is no excuse to skip your dental checkups. Visiting the dentist two times each year is the best way to make sure your smile stays whole and healthy for a lifetime. Every time you skip a dental appointment, you\u2019re opening yourself up to advanced oral and overall health concerns. Keep reading to find out more about the negative effects of skipping your regular dental checkups<\/a>. Then, call your dentist to seclude your next appointment.
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1 \u2013 Increased Risk for Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n

Even those patients with the most thorough at-home hygiene routines can miss small crevices in teeth where plaque accumulates. In just twelve hours, this plaque begins to harden into tartar. Imagine dozens of minute crevices with tartar buildup that can only be removed by a skilled hygienist or dentist, accumulating on teeth for more than six months. Over time, this tartar will spread and lead to severe decay.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Gum Disease Can Creep Up on You<\/h2>\n

In the early stages, the warning signs of gum disease can be very subtle. What your dentist would identify as clear warning signs of gum disease, you may not even notice until gum disease has already advanced into the severe stages. Without treatment, gum disease has been linked to oral health issues including gum tissue recession, diminished jawbone density, and tooth loss. Gum disease is also linked to numerous whole body health issues like diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Missed Opportunities to Diagnose Whole Body Health Concerns<\/h2>\n

90% of chronic and systemic illnesses have oral health symptoms. During your regular dental checkups, a skilled dentist can uncover early indicators of numerous health concerns including cancer and heart disease.<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 Lost Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to maximize your dental insurance coverage is to visit our team at least twice a year. Most dental insurance providers offer 100% coverage for preventive dentistry, so you\u2019ll receive the maximum benefit from keeping up with these regular dental checkups.<\/p>\n

Meet the Arbor Dental Care Team<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re new to the Lisle area or one of our surrounding communities, we invite you to contact<\/a> Arbor Dental Care. The word \u201ccare\u201d is in our name because our team truly cares about providing patients safe, comfortable, effective dentistry services that will keep them smiling. If it\u2019s been six month or six years since your last appointment, it\u2019s time to visit our Lisle dental office. Our skilled dentistry team will carefully examine your smile, diagnose oral health concerns in early stages, and partner with you to keep your smile and whole body healthy for life.
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