Oral care is often neglected by people and they expect the toothpaste to take care of all the problems. Of course much of it has got to do with the fact that advertisements on toothpastes are so exaggerated in their visual content that one would imagine there is no requirement of a dentist. After all, if all the toothpastes were as effective in preventing plaque, tartar and cavities, why would anybody require a dentist? Anyways, people also do not take oral care seriously due to the fear factor. Nobody wants to visit the dentist unless forced to. The dental chair is not something anybody is happy to go and sit down. Moreover, the exorbitant charges of the dentist are also something that many people cannot afford and they prefer to procrastinate or put off any visit to the dentist. The result is that they start suffering from dental problems and are then forced to visit him.
The art of dentistry itself has come a long way from the day of mere extractions and cleaning. Many dentists now attend to a variety of dental problems such as root canal treatment, filling of cavities, cosmetic dentistry, and teeth alignment and so on. While a routine Periodontal (Per-E-O-Don-Tul) Abscess check up at a dentist would normally be restricted to some cleaning and if need be an x-ray, doing this on a regular basis of once every six months will prevent any kind of dental problems and will keep your teeth in perfect condition for many years to come.
Modern foods and drinks do their own bit to spoil teeth. The sugar content in both foods and drinks cause a great deal of damage and since many people do not bother to properly rinse Jaw Bone Infection After Tooth Extraction their mouth each time after consuming tea, coffee and aerated drinks, they invite dental problems over a period of time as the sugar tends to eat into the teeth pulp causing decay.
That is why cleaning is so important. The dentist has the right tools to do a complete job of cleaning every nook and crevice of the teeth so that any debris is flushed out and there is no chance for plaque or tartar to form. He can take X-rays to find out about any damage to the insides of the teeth and can take corrective actions quickly. These may not be possible at home due to lack of knowledge and proper equipment. The toothpaste and toothbrush have their limitations.
Besides brushing at least twice a day, flossing is very essential and you may also use the mouthwash regularly to clean the mouth of any germs. If you can do this regularly and combine a visit to the dentist once in six months, there is no reason why you should not have healthy teeth through your life time.