Making Good Use Of Your Dental Benefits

Are you going to finish the year with a healthy and attractive smile? One way to make sure this happens is to take full advantage of your dental benefits. By enjoying consistent preventive services, you receive protection for your teeth and gums as well as early intervention when you have problems. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is happy to meet with you to provide a routine oral health evaluation and dental cleaning. We are also prepared to help you in the event that problems are identified in the course of your appointment.

The Importance Of Good Oral Hygiene For Your Appearance And Health

Good oral hygiene lessens the likelihood that tooth decay and gum disease will affect you. While these may be common issues, and they can certainly be treated at our office, you should not take them lightly. When not treated, a cavity will lead to a painful tooth infection. Gum disease can become difficult to manage, and it can result in complications that include tooth loss. By making effective use of your dental benefits each year, you can enjoy timely updates about your oral health, and if necessary you can receive restorative dental work to resolve trouble.

Regularly Visit Your Dentist For Preventive Care

Regular preventive services include cleanings and exams, both of which help you stay safe from problems with your smile. Cleanings serve an important purpose. While you can fight tartar buildup by brushing and flossing consistently, you will not be able to remove deposits that are present on your teeth at your appointment. Tartar buildup will create more risks for decay and gingivitis. Cleanings also provide attention to hard to reach areas, and they give your hygienist the ability to warn you about missed areas in your daily oral hygiene routine.

What To Expect When You Need Dental Work Done

Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can alert you to the signs of trouble with your oral health that require restorative dental work. The good news is that when we catch a cavity quickly, you can have it treated before there are complications. More conservative restorative work can simply call for the placement of a lifelike dental filling. If you only see your dentist when you think something is wrong, it may be necessary to provide more involved treatment, including a dental crown that has to completely cover your tooth.

Enjoy Important Dental Care At Magnolia Family Dental!

Your dental benefits provide access to treatments when you have active concerns about your smile. They also help you take advantage of regular checkups that prevent issues from occurring. If you need to schedule preventive care, or if you have questions about how we can help you deal with active smile concerns, please call our St. Louis, MO dentist today at 314-822-4521.