Creative Smiles

It’s time for your Spring cleaning, especially for children who haven’t had their teeth cleaned since the beginning of the school year.

Dr. Camuccio recommends dental cleanings every six months for most patients.

Good oral hygiene is important, not only for the health of your teeth, but also for your general health. And don’t forget how bright and white that smile can improve your looks.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of medical problems, including gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease and strokes, among other maladies.

Each cleaning appointment includes an examination by Dr. Camuccio to screen for a variety of diseases, including oral cancer, which is highly curable when detected early.

Here are just a a few more of the benefits of your biannual cleaning and examination:

• BAD BREATH: Studies have found that about 85 perscent of people with persistent bad breath have a dental problem that is to blame.
• GUM DISEASE PREVENTION: Gum disease is an infection in the gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place, and it is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. If diagnosed early, it can be treated and reversed.
• CAVITIES: Cavities are small holes that eat away at tooth enamel, causing decay, pain and even tooth loss. Early detection by your hygienist can avert a host of expensive problems later.
• BRIGHTER SMILE: Your dental hygienist can remove most tobacco, coffee and tea stains. During your cleaning, your dental hygienist will also polish your teeth to a beautiful shine. Some patients go a step further with our teeth whitening programs, which are far more effective than over-the-counter treatments.

Dental insurance plans usually pay for all or most of the cost of dental cleanings and check-ups every six months. If you don’t have dental insurance, the importance of cleanings and your examination are even greater because you save money in the long run by avoiding costly dental procedures that can result from poor oral hygiene.