When was the last time you visited our dentist in Fremont?
Many people put off their regularly scheduled dental appointments because they believe they should only visit a dentist when they think something’s wrong. However, if you let yourself avoid these checkups, you are missing out on some of the most important care you can receive. Seeing a dentist for exams and cleanings at least twice a year is one of the most vital parts of preventive dentistry, which is the most beneficial way to protect your oral health.
Decay Prevention
Tooth decay occurs when oral bacteria are allowed to build up on the surface of the teeth for too long, thereby creating a cavity. Brushing and flossing properly at home can prevent this buildup, called plaque, for a time. However, even the most rigorous at-home oral hygiene routine needs a dentist’s support.
Seeing Dr. De Ala includes a professional teeth cleaning. Our dentist removes plaque that may have been missed when brushing or accumulated over time naturally. A regular cleaning schedule lets you stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible because you have continual access to these cleanings.
Gum Disease Prevention
The other common dental health concern that can be prevented through biannual dental exams is gum disease.
Plaque causes gum disease as well as tooth decay. The bacteria irritate the gum tissue significantly, making the soft tissue recede over time. The initial stage of irritation, gingivitis, can have its effects reversed if caught early. However, if gum disease advances into the periodontitis stage before you make a trip to the dentist, then the amount of treatment required to reverse the damage done will be extensive.
A dental exam every six months, if not more often, allows Dr. De Ala to carefully monitor the health and structure of your gums. He will be able to see gum disease almost as soon as it develops, granting him the opportunity to treat it early and more effectively. Any harm that could have been done by periodontitis is effectively prevented.
Contact Us for Preventive Dental Care
De Ala Dental Care provides preventive dentistry to Fremont, Union City, Hayward, and the surrounding communities. A convenient location near the Ardenwood and Mission San Jose neighborhoods, our practice helps everyone we can halt the progression of decay and disease. For more information about how Dr. De Ala protects your oral health, contact us and schedule an appointment today!