Do you know someone who constantly has dental emergencies? More than likely this individual does not get regular checkups at their dentist. A healthy individual, free of disease, should have a cleaning and checkup twice a year. During this visit, not only is the hygienist removing any built-up tartar and stains, the dentist is checking for gum disease, early cavities and screening the patient for oral cancer. All three of these issues can be asymptomatic in the early stages. All three of these issues can turn into major concerns if not detected early.
Swelling in the mouth and face due to an infected tooth can become very dangerous, quickly. Trips to the ER for dental emergencies can be expensive and normally are only treated with medication, instead of treating the source of the infection, which is the tooth.
Regular visits to the dentist will decrease your chances of having a dental emergency, as well as catch early problems that potentially can be resolved with a much smaller and less expensive solution. Don’t fall behind with your maintenance dental care; make your oral health a priority.