Why Does It Hurt When I Chew?
Did you know many people experience pain when they chew? This issue could be associated with your oral care routine, a malfunction with a medical device, or something entirely unrelated to your dental health.
Haven't Been to the Dentist Recently? 7 Reasons to Schedule Your Next Visit ASAP
Has it been a long time since you’ve been to the dentist? Why? For some, fear of going to the dentist stops them, while the cost — especially without insurance — can feel prohibitive for others. But whatever your situation, you should consider making an appointment now.
Regular dental visits are necessary for your overall health. Downtown Dental Studio offers many dental treatments, including checkup appointments. Fadi Beydoun, DMD, MS, Alexander Kimon, DMD, and Karina Zaygermakher, DMD, want you to have good oral health, and trust us, seeing a dentist regularly is part of that.
7 reasons to make your next dental appointment now
1. Going to the dentist is part of oral health care
You can avoid going to the dentist if you take good care of your teeth at home. But certain issues — like plaque buildup — can happen if you’re doing everything right. When this happens, you’ll need a dental provider to perform a cleaning with tools you don’t have at home. We recommend coming in every six months.
2. Prevention is better than the cure
When you visit the dentist regularly, you can discuss any issues your provider might notice before they become serious. Think about it. Your provider may say, “Your gums look a little red. Are you flossing regularly?” This could help you avoid serious periodontal disease, which can be incredibly difficult to treat down the line.
3. Advice is worth its weight in gold
Talking to your dentist and even to the dental hygienist who cleans your teeth can provide a wealth of information. You might not know that your toothbrushing technique is causing you to miss your molars or that you might actually be able to afford Invisalign® after all. Having this kind of individualized advice is unparalleled.
4. Some issues don’t have symptoms early on
This goes along with what we’ve said about prevention, but did you know some issues — like gum disease — don’t cause symptoms in their beginning stages? This could cause you not to notice when certain problems are easier to treat, only realizing that they’ve occurred once they’re severe enough to create painful symptoms.
5. Aesthetics matter too
Sure, you might take great care of your teeth, but many people have things they don’t like about their smile, such as crooked or chipped teeth, gaps between them, and other such things. These may not prevent you from having good oral health, but they could cause problems for your self-esteem, which also matters.
When you visit your dentist regularly, you can discuss aesthetic treatments like teeth whitening, Invisalign, etc. During these discussions, you can determine with your provider what you’re looking for, how best to get it, and what the treatments would cost.
6. Oral health affects the rest of the body
Because oral health is treated separately, many people don’t realize how it affects other body parts. Unfortunately, problems with your teeth and gums can affect your cardiovascular system and kidneys. It can also increase your chances of experiencing other illnesses, such as dementia and diabetes.
7. Regular dental visits boost quality of life
Whether you want to keep your teeth healthy long into your golden years or ensure your smile looks and feels great, going to the dentist for regular cleanings and advice ensures longer-lasting and better oral health. And when you take your oral health seriously, your life is better. After all, do you feel like smiling when your mouth hurts?
Time to make an appointment
We understand that if this is your first appointment in a while, you may be nervous about what it entails. But we’re happy to discuss the entire process with you and walk you through each step so you can feel safe and healthy.
Call 212-964-3337 or visit our website to make an appointment at our office in the Financial District today. We look forward to meeting you!
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