This time of the year, everyone scrambles to take advantage of the remaining warm days. There aren’t that many of them left, so we all want to go enjoy our time; but if you’re behind on your dental appointments, autumn offers some other opportunities. You can find your way back to a positive schedule of prevention with your next biannual checkup, and we can talk about your goals for the end of this year and the start of the next. Dental insurance benefits expire at the end of the year, too, so you want to make sure you’re making the most of your plan.
With Dr. James R. Stewart in Livonia, MI, you’ve got a dentist who truly cares about his patients. We understand that keeping a safe, stable set of teeth takes effort, and our office appreciates the opportunity to be a part of a good smile success story. That all starts with a dedication to at-home hygiene care of brushing and flossing, and it also means sticking to your schedule of routine dental checkups.
Been a while since your last dental appointment? Schedule a time to talk teeth with Dr. Stewart.
Don’t Skip Your Dental Visits!
Your treatment schedule has been designed for a reason, and it wasn’t developed solely by your provider. The general recommendation for any patient is to come in twice each year for a cleaning and an examination, and that’s enough time to give your provider a chance to check in while letting you still live your life. Always talk to your oral health team about your specific needs in order to develop a customized treatment plan; sometimes, people need additional care to fight back against oral health issues.
When you wait to schedule your next appointment, bacterial buildup could continue. That means that you become at risk of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other dental concerns. So, instead of putting off your checkups, stick to the schedule.
Keeping A Cleaner Smile Offers Oral Health Opportunity
Bacterial buildup starts as plaque, and this is what you brush off of your teeth twice each day. But in areas where your brushing and flossing are not doing the job, this biofilm can calcify into harder calculus (tartar). At that point, you need the help of a trusted dental hygienist to safely remove it for you. Our office is ready to help you find your way back to a positive preventive schedule.
Schedule Your Fall Checkup With Dr. Stewart
Without consistent maintenance, it’s tough to keep a clean, attractive smile. So, when you’re due for some dentistry, reach out to a trusted name in our city. Call Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. in Livonia, MI at 734-425-4400.