As a local dentist, we see a lot more women coming in for preventative checkups and teeth cleanings than men. Men tend to come in more often with an oral health problem like a severe cavity or toothache. This is unfortunate because a lot of these challenges could be completely avoided with ongoing care. Since this seems to be a trend, we were curious as to why a lot of men choose to avoid the dentist. The Academy of General Dentistry conducted a poll to find out, and the answers were more than a little surprising. Only 5 percent said that they didn’t come in because they didn’t have a dental provider. We had thought that this percentage would be higher given the number of people that don’t currently have dental insurance. Instead, the top two reasons for not coming in was dental anxiety at 30 percent and not seeing the need for it at 45 percent.Dental anxiety is one issue that can be solved relatively easily. With that advent of sedation dentistry, we can ensure that our patients are both relaxed and comfortable when they come in for dental work. Regardless of how minor or how serious the procedure is, we can ensure that the time our patients spend with us is pleasant. If your husband is avoiding the dentist due to a dental phobia, let us know, and we can prescribe him something to relax before the procedure even begins.As for the group that doesn’t come in because they don’t see a need for it, that indicates an educational piece is missing, one that we hope to provide. As such, here is why it is so important to visit the dentist.A dental cleaning is key in maintaining good oral health, as it removes any buildup of plaque and tartar, which can negatively affect the entire oral cavity. Things like cavities, gum disease, or abscesses are much more likely to occur if routine dental cleanings are not done, which is why general dentists recommend them twice…
If you are overdue for a teeth cleaning or have periodontal disease, you may benefit from a deep teeth cleaning. Officially known as root scaling and planing, deep cleanings are a more extensive form of teeth cleaning. It involves removing tartar and plaque from gum pockets and teeth roots. Dental cleanings serve mainly as preventative…
For many patients, a dental deep cleaning is necessary at some point in their lives. However, there is often confusion regarding this treatment and how it differs from a typical cleaning. Routine dental cleanings are for the teeth at the gum line and above. While standard cleanings are supposed to be part of a preventative…
Dentists perform dental cleaning to prevent problems like tooth decay and gum disease. A dental cleaning procedure is more intensive than your daily oral hygiene routine.Read on to find out why aftercare is necessary after a dental cleaning. The following also explains how to care for your teeth after professional teeth cleaning.Dentists advise their patients…