{"id":35,"date":"2020-01-29T19:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallasdentalortho.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2025-02-24T19:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T19:28:40","slug":"long-since-your-last-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dallasdentalortho.com\/blog\/long-since-your-last-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Since Your Last Dental Checkup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasdentalortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/checkup-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasdentalortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/checkup-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasdentalortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/checkup-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are some circumstances that can call for a different approach, patients are typically advised to see their dentist for preventive care every six months. By keeping up with a semiannual schedule for checkups, you receive consistent support through <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdentalortho.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/checkups-cleanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental cleanings and evaluations<\/a>. By missing these appointments, you can be vulnerable to a buildup of tartar, or even to problems with tooth decay that can grow serious without treatment. At our Dallas, TX dentist\u2019s office, we are here to help you if you are in need of a checkup. We are also prepared to provide the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdentalortho.com\/services\/restorative-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restorative dental work<\/a> if any oral health issues have developed since your last appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your Smile Benefits From Semiannual Trips To See Your Dentist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with good brushing and flossing habits in place, you can benefit from having regular access to your dentist. Over time, it can be difficult to completely protect yourself against tartar buildup, which can become unsightly as well as a problem for your oral health. You also have to worry about potential difficulties from tooth decay, as this problem can develop without your realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enjoying The Support Of A Professional Dental Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When plaque buildup settles on teeth, you face the threat of tartar formation. Tartar deposits remain in place despite your efforts to clean them through daily brushing and flossing. Visible tartar buildup can be unattractive, and it can make you more vulnerable to both tooth decay and gum disease. By seeing your dentist every six months, you receive regular cleanings that remove all signs of tartar accumulation. As a result, you are better protected against oral health threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Making Treatment Plans After A Checkup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have gone more than the recommended time period between checkups, it is possible that you will need to undergo some restorative dental work. If any cavities are identified during your appointment, your dentist can arrange to provide the appropriate restorations. For cavities that are still relatively small, <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdentalortho.com\/services\/restorative-dentistry\/tooth-fillings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental fillings<\/a> can be effective at taking care of teeth. For more advanced decay, it can be necessary to place <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdentalortho.com\/services\/restorative-dentistry\/dental-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental crowns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your Dallas, TX Dentist Can Provide Important Care At Every Checkup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At our Dallas, TX dentist\u2019s office, patients who are past due for a dental exam can count on us for important support! You can come to Columbia Dental And Orthodontics to receive the appropriate preventive care, as well as treatment for decay. Our practice is also here to help if you want to make improvements to your smile, as we do provide multiple cosmetic dental services. If you have questions about our practice, or if you wish to make an appointment with us, <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdentalortho.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please call Columbia Dental And Orthodontics today at (214) 827-8000<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While there are some circumstances that can call for a different approach, patients are typically advised to see their dentist for preventive care every six months. By keeping up with a semiannual schedule for checkups, you receive consistent support through dental cleanings and evaluations. 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