California Dental Insurance – How do I Avoid Going to the Dentist?
Question: I don’t particularly like having to go to the dentist. There is an old saying that an apple a day helps keep the doctor away, so is there anything that works for a dentist?
Answer: Even if you eat an apple, you still need to see a doctor for no other reason than your annual check and exam. The same goes for visiting a dentist. See your dentist regularly for dental checkups; basic cleanings are essential. If you have excellent at-home oral habits (important in maintaining good dental and oral health), you should not avoid seeing a dentist for your checkups.
Cavities can still happen. By seeing your dentist, they can spot a small cavity and fix it before it becomes a much larger cavity with more extensive dental care needs. But that is only some of what a dentist does at your checkup. They look for signs of gum disease/gingivitis and oral cancer. Seeing a dentist is vital to having and maintaining good oral health.