Not many people would consider waiting until they are ill to find a general practitioner.

Date:   5/3/2018 7:45:41 AM ( 6 y ago)

Why do you think waiting until you have a toothache to find a dentist is any different? The fact is that you should establish a relationship with a local dentist before the need for any specific treatment arises. Here are four reasons that doing so is in your best interests.

Preventive Care is Important

Many dental issues can be avoided if you see a dentist in Newmarket on a regular basis. Between annual exams and teeth cleanings, there are opportunities to ask important questions about dental hygiene. The dentist can also monitor your teeth and gums for any signs of developing issues. If some problem is found, it’s much easier and less expensive to treat it now rather than wait until the condition worsens.

Help With Emergencies

Dental emergencies happen every day. Someone slips and lands face-first on concrete. A stray baseball strikes a person in the mouth. Minor traffic accidents may involve the mouth coming in direct contact with the steering wheel. You name it and a dental emergency can result from all sorts of accidents.

When you are in pain, there’s no time to find someone a dentist who is willing to take you on as a patient and provide emergency care that same day. By already having a dentist you see a few times a year, there is no doubt of who to call and where to get the help needed.

Help With Questions

One of the things that Newmarket dentists offer their patients is access to a lot of knowledge about dental treatments. At some point, you may need to replace several teeth. Do you know enough about partials, bridges, or implants to make an informed decision? What happens if you decide that some sort of whitening treatment is necessary? Do you know why whitening under the care of a dental professional is a better option than using over the products with no supervision?

Protecting Your Health in General

Did you know that the condition of your teeth and gums has an effect on your general health? Certain types of dental conditions can adversely affect your cardiovascular system and place additional strain on your immune system. Poorly maintained teeth and gums pave the way for the development of health issues that could be chronic or pose an immediate threat to your well-being. Why not see a dentist, ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, and reduce the potential to develop these other conditions?

The choice is yours. Will you continue to procrastinate until the day you need dental care immediately? Are you willing to run the risk of increasing the chances for developing other ailments? Maybe you will take your dental health seriously and find the right dentist today. The latter choice will serve you well from the very first visit and for the rest of your life.

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