The surefire way to keep your teeth and gums healthy is through preventive dentistry.

We know that it’s often easy to forget about your health, particularly if you aren’t dealing with any issues. Of course, even if your teeth and gums aren’t causing any problems for you still want to give them a little TLC from time to time. This means visiting our Des Plaines, IL, dentists, Dr. Roman Dziubyk and Dr. Lorelei Grise, every six months for routine exams and cleanings. Why are these visits so important for everyone?

If you were to ask one of our Des Plaines general dentists why people should rely on preventive dentistry they would most likely say to protect their teeth and gums from unnecessary problems. Most of the issues that people deal with could be avoided altogether just by maintaining good oral hygiene, and yet not brushing or flossing as regularly as you should can lead to a whole host of issues.

By coming in every six months for routine exams and cleanings we can protect your smile from potential issues. Plus, we can also detect problems much sooner when they are also much easier to treat. Coming in every six months can prevent you from needing to come in for dental procedures or emergency dentistry. In essence, preventive dentistry could end up saving you a lot of time and money.

What does preventive dentistry entail?

Of course, coming in every six months for routine cleanings is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to preventive care. You’ll also want to make sure that you are flossing at least once a day and brushing your teeth twice a day. Talk to us about whether dental sealants or fluoride treatment could also provide a little added protection against cavities.

Preventive dentistry also includes maintaining a healthy smile-friendly diet. Avoid sugar and processed foods and load up on lean proteins, fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Eating a healthy diet isn’t just beneficial to your smile but your overall health, too!

Whether you need to schedule your six-month dental cleaning or you have questions about the dental services we have to offer in Des Plaines, IL, it’s never too late to call Suburban Family Dental for the care you need.