The Importance of Preventive Care
Preventive dental care is vital not only for the health of your teeth and gums but also for your overall health. It can also reduce your time in the dentist's chair and save you money. As well as practicing a healthy oral hygiene routine at home, preventive care also involves regular dental check-ups with your dentist in Wahiawa Dr. Mildred Arucan-Masunaga.
Why is Preventive Care Important?
There are several reasons why preventive dental care should be a priority. These include:
- Protecting your health: Not only does good oral hygiene protect you from tooth decay and gum disease, but it also protects your general health. You may not realize that your gum health and your overall health are connected.
- Saving you time and money: Wahiawa dental patients who visit Dr. Arucan-Masunaga every six months for a dental check-up spend less time overall in the dentist’s chair and have fewer dental bills. This is because, during a routine examination, Dr. Arucan-Masunaga can see any problems and fix them in their early stages before they develop into serious issues such as periodontal disease or severe tooth decay.
- Keeping your breath fresh: When your preventive care routine involves daily brushing and flossing, it keeps your mouth fresh.
- Maintaining a bright smile: Nobody wants missing teeth or a grey smile. Preventive care keeps your smile bright and your confidence high.
If you live in Wahiawa call Dr. Arucan-Masunaga today on (808) 622-0001 to request an appointment and find out more about preventive dental care.