{"id":363,"date":"2024-04-14T20:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2024-08-14T20:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T20:49:54","slug":"schedule-a-spring-cleaning-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/14\/schedule-a-spring-cleaning-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: Schedule a Spring Cleaning for Your Teeth!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During this time of year, many people are busy decluttering and deep cleaning their homes. But spring cleaning can involve so much more than that! In fact, this is the perfect time of year to visit your dentist for a preventive checkup and thorough professional cleaning<\/a>. This blog post touches on how often you should get your teeth cleaned and the benefits you will enjoy if you do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association\u2019s standard recommendation is that all adults attend a professional teeth cleaning once every six months or so. However, that is not a hard and fast rule. You might need more frequent cleanings if you are prone to gum disease. You should listen to your dentist\u2019s recommendations and visit them as often as is necessary to protect your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you have never been diagnosed with gum disease, and you have excellent oral care habits? Does that mean you can visit your dentist less often than twice a year? Not really. Some oral health problems can be quite sneaky; they might not cause any noticeable symptoms until they are relatively advanced. Regular checkups and cleanings can help to keep such issues at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Regular Dental Cleanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some benefits you may enjoy if you commit to regular dental checkups and cleanings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n