{"id":80,"date":"2018-12-16T14:21:12","date_gmt":"2018-12-16T14:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2018-12-31T14:30:57","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T14:30:57","slug":"family-dentist-in-greenfield-discusses-5-ways-that-checkups-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/family-dentist-in-greenfield-discusses-5-ways-that-checkups-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist in Greenfield Discusses 5 Ways That Checkups Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At first, you might feel suspicious if someone told you that going\u00a0to the dentist more<\/strong><\/em> often is the best way to go<\/g>\u00a0to the dentist less<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong>often, but it\u2019s true! The more consistent you are with routine dental care, the less major dental work like fillings and crowns you\u2019re likely to need down the road. So, if you\u2019re like most people and want to minimize your time in the dental chair, keep reading for the 5 best reasons to schedule regular checkups with a family dentist in Greenfield. You\u2019ll find out why an ounce of (dental) prevention really is worth a pound of cure! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Detect Cavities Early <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have cavities, you\u2019ll feel them right away, right?\nWrong! Although it\u2019s a common misconception, most people don\u2019t feel tooth decay\nuntil it\u2019s gotten larger. Then it usually requires more extensive treatment to\nfix, like a dental crown or root canal instead of a simple filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Get an Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that dentists and hygienists both perform an\noral cancer screening at every checkup? They visually examine all the soft\ntissues in the oral cavity looking for any suspicious lumps, bumps or lesions.\nAs with all cancers, early detection is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Prevent Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss. And, like\ndiabetes, it\u2019s also a \u201csilent disease,\u201d so you don\u2019t experience any pain until\nadvanced stages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At that point, the supportive structures around the teeth (i.e.\nthe gums and underlying bone) have been damaged or lost, which can ultimately\ncause the teeth to become loose and fall out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, gum disease has other consequences as well.\nCountless studies have found a link with all of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n