The health of your body changes over the years. You may develop conditions related to your heart, your digestion, and your joints. Even your psychological health changes over time. At times, you may struggle with various ailments that your doctor can treat with medication or lifestyle changes. You might find yourself at the doctor’s office more often than you would like!
You may find that at times during your life, you struggle with gum disease, even if you brush and floss regularly and have your teeth cleaned twice yearly. Pregnant women face challenges when it comes to their oral health and may find themselves with bleeding gums though they have never experienced it in the past.
Certain medications and medical treatments can cause you to have dry mouth or tender gums. Patients undergoing cancer treatment face unique challenges that we can treat with products and individualized dental care.
As you age, you might find that your teeth collect tartar more quickly and struggle, despite having good oral hygiene habits, to keep your teeth clean in between dental office visits.
Two dental cleanings per year may not be enough for you! Dental insurance companies typically cover dental cleanings twice per year, but they don’t know, understand, or have an investment in your individual needs. We do.
Patients who have changes to their medical history and experience oral conditions may need more frequent dental cleanings to stay healthy. While the insurance companies often do not cover treatment outside of the “norm,” an extra dental cleaning or two per year is a small price to pay to maintain a healthy smile. After all, replacing lost teeth is much more expensive than protecting the ones you have.
Dental Cleanings in Encinitas, CA
At Scott Jordan, DDS, we regularly monitor changes to your oral health and make necessary adjustments to your recommended treatment. Of course, your treatment is always your decision to make, but we are here to offer advice to keep your smile looking and feeling great. Give our office a call today!
Healthy teeth allow you to eat a varied and nutritious diet that supports your overall health.