{"id":5,"date":"2017-10-07T19:04:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T19:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2017-11-07T19:09:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T19:09:36","slug":"dental-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/07\/dental-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Negative Effects of Skipping Dental Checkups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_92586284-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"relaxed woman at dental checkup\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_92586284-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_92586284-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_92586284-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Many dental patients think it\u2019s no big deal if they put off a checkup every now and then. Dentists hear patients saying, they don\u2019t \u201cneed\u201d to come because there\u2019s nothing wrong. However, that\u2019s exactly why you should be keeping up with your regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">preventive dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> exams &#8211; to make sure there\u2019s nothing wrong. Before you decide another six months won\u2019t hurt anything, read the following to learn more about issues you may contend with when you skip your dental visit. <\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 \u2013 Increased Risk for Tooth Decay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteria in the mouth are a natural component of our digestive system. They help our bodies break down the foods and drinks we consume. However, bacteria are living organisms, and like other live beings, the absorb nutrients and excrete waste. The byproduct of bacteria is a sticky, acidic biofilm called plaque. When plaque sits on teeth for as little as 12 hours, it begins to calcify. This hardened material is referred to as tartar or calculus, and it has to be removed by a dentist or hygienist. When not removed regularly, plaque and tartar weaken tooth enamel leading to an increased risk for tooth decay. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 \u2013 More likely to Develop Gum Disease <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like tooth decay, plaque and tartar buildup can also damage the soft tissue. This leads to irritation, inflammation, and infection that indicates gum disease. The early stages of gum disease have few warning signs, but left untreated, the oral health condition can cause soft tissue recession, chronic bad breath, and even tooth loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 \u2013 At Higher Risk for Oral Cancer <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oral cancer screenings are an important part of most dental checkups. Even if your dentist isn\u2019t specifically looking for oral cancer, the advanced understanding dentists have of how healthy oral and facial structures should look, feel, and function means they are often the ones to first notice this deadly disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 \u2013 More Likely to Lose One or More Teeth <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because patients who skip dental checkups don\u2019t reach out to the dentist until the advanced stages of oral health issues, they are much more likely to lose teeth. The goal of preventive dentistry is to partner with patients to protect dental structures from advanced decay and damage that may be irreparable if left untreated. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 \u2013 More Invasive Treatments Needed to Achieve a Healthy Smile <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most dental health issues are insidious &#8211; they worsen or spread without treatment. What\u2019s more, the majority of oral health concerns have extremely mild systems in the early stages. That\u2019s why regular preventive exams are so important. Without a regular professional assessment of oral health, patients are unlikely to seek treatment until the latest stages of dental damage when treatments are complex, invasive, and expensive. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet Dr. Nelson<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Metairie dentist, James R. Nelson, DDS, and the entire Nelson Dental Care team promise to go above and beyond to make sure you look forward to visiting the dentist. Our friendly, gentle team works hard to ensure every patient is free from stress and pain throughout their dental visits. Don\u2019t delay your dental care. Find a dentist who makes sure you look forward to your office visit. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Nelson Dental Care to schedule your dental checkup today. Whether it\u2019s been six months or six years, Dr. Nelson and his team are here to help you achieve and maintain your healthiest smile.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many dental patients think it\u2019s no big deal if they put off a checkup every now and then. Dentists hear patients saying, they don\u2019t \u201cneed\u201d to come because there\u2019s nothing wrong. However, that\u2019s exactly why you should be keeping up with your regular preventive dentistry exams &#8211; to make sure there\u2019s nothing wrong. 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