Jump up and dance if you love dental visits. The rest of us will continue reading. The cost of the recommended dental cleanings and inspections may be prohibitive for you and your family. This underscores the importance of implementing all preventive measures.
That makes sense, but our nation’s children, youth, adults, and elders suffer from terrible oral health. I would like to share a few motivators with you. They have encouraged me to make changes. Poor oral health has been attributable to diabetes, stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, cancer, respiratory disease, kidney disease, low birth weight, and infertility. I will wait while you brush.
Next, you should schedule a cleaning and inspection. Your family dentist will give you guidance on any points that require attention. We cannot fight heredity, injuries, or accidents. What we can control are our actions.
Dental gloves are thicker than standard protective gloves to prevent punctures and provide more comfort for long repair sessions involved in root canals, implants, or fitment for dentures. Dental technicians will apply a bib, give you some goggles, and prepare gauze and dental sutures to repair what you could prevent. There are more expensive treatments compared to regular brushing, cleaning, and check-ups.
Our tools include floss, a firm bristle toothbrush, high-quality toothpaste such as Crest or Sensodyne (which I use), and Listerine Freshburst mouthwash. Which do you prefer?
Eventually, we all need dental imaging to confirm extraction, crown, or veneer options. We put on the LED vest to shield ourselves from the X-rays while they capture images using uncomfortable mouthpieces. Have you ever noticed how a dentist can review an x-ray in moments, and the emergency room takes hours? Maybe it’s only my local dentist. Those images make an excellent record for continuity of care.
Your dentist has the potential to generate income by polishing your teeth. A bright smile is a key component of a successful interview. A dentist can help you establish a positive relationship by providing a whitening fluoride treatment. People who care about you want to see you smile. Dental technicians and hygienists also want you to smile.
Perhaps this explains why some individuals prefer using their dentist’s office. Their healthier teeth and gums could have won them a heart or a job.
Oral hygiene is important for your self-image, disease prevention, love interests, and career growth. It is essential our children receive better dental care. Results from an October 2024 report show the highest rate of potentially preventable hospitalizations lies in dental issues with kids aged 5–9.
There are government programs for child and cardholder dental care assistance. The gap between the benefits and service charges is $60 per visit on average. We should fill our diets with crisp vegetables and fruit, clean proteins, calcium, and plenty of pure water, and remove sugar-filled junk. Watch your coffee. Raw vegetables and fruit act as cleaners while we chew them.
Schedule an appointment for a cleaning. I had a list of issues to resolve and fixed them one at a time. Dentists and hygienists understand. I do not know of a more soothing and comforting manner from any medical field. Get ready to smile.
