{"id":115,"date":"2019-05-20T19:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2019-05-20T19:11:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T19:11:00","slug":"dentist-in-bellingham-spring-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/dentist-in-bellingham-spring-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Kick Off Spring Cleaning Season With a Visit to Your Dentist in Bellingham"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_105102507__1557929924_50233.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-117 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_105102507__1557929924_50233-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person cleaning\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_105102507__1557929924_50233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_105102507__1557929924_50233-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_105102507__1557929924_50233.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s spring cleaning season, so you\u2019re probably sitting down writing a list of everything that needs to be gutted and organized. One thing that\u00a0you may have forgotten to include on your list is your mouth. Starting this spring with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine checkup and cleaning<\/a> from your dentist in Bellingham can give you the peace-of-mind and confidence to knock out your list of chores at home. Getting your teeth and gums professionally cleaned twice a year can reduce your risk of developing serious oral health issues. Read on to learn 5 reasons you should start off this season with a visit to your dentist.<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Detect Oral Cancer Early<\/h2>\r\nEach time you visit your dentist for a cleaning and checkup, they\u2019ll conduct an oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is often not diagnosed in a timely manner because it\u2019s hard to spot and progresses quickly. Your dentist can detect symptoms of this deadly disease before it becomes difficult to treat. They\u2019ll conduct an examination of your mouth and lips looking for tell-tale signs of oral cancer such as red and white sores. If they spot any problem areas or abnormalities, they can then refer you for a biopsy to get a diagnosis.\r\n<h2>Control Plaque, Tartar, and Cavities<\/h2>\r\nEven if you brush and floss daily, it can\u2019t remove all plaque and tartar. When you don\u2019t visit your dentist regularly, hardened plaque is left to build up along your gumline and can result in gum disease, cavities, and infections.\r\n\r\nYour dental professional will use specially crafted tools to remove all the food debris, plaque, and tartar that\u00a0you can\u2019t get by brushing and flossing at home. In the long run, attending checkups and cleanings with your dentist can save you time and money by preventing small problems from progressing into large ones.\r\n<h2>Prevent Gum Disease<\/h2>\r\nOne in two American adults has gum disease, which is why it\u2019s so important to take care of your oral health. This disease can result in serious consequences such as tooth loss, decay, and swollen and irritated gums. It\u2019s a bacterial infection that\u2019s caused by plaque and tartar buildup below the gum line. When the infection reaches advanced stages, it can cause your gums to recede and require serious deep cleaning, and medication.\r\n<h2>Control Bad Habits for Your Oral Health<\/h2>\r\nCertain habits such as using tobacco products and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of developing serious oral problems such as gum disease. When you visit your dentist, they can check for any damage that\u00a0you may not have noticed otherwise. When you\u2019re informed about how your habits are affecting your health, it gives you the chance to try to\u00a0break them in order\u00a0to prevent more destruction.\r\n<h2>Find Hidden Oral Problems With X-Rays<\/h2>\r\nYour dentist uses the most advanced technology to detect oral problems that aren\u2019t visible to the naked eye. Issues such as bone decay, cysts, oral tumors, and impacted teeth can\u2019t be diagnosed without a dental X-ray. Finding these can allow your dentist to treat them before they turn into larger problems.\r\n\r\nAttending your bi-annual checkups and cleanings is the best way to stay informed about your health. This spring start out by cleaning up your mouth before your attic. Preventing detrimental oral health problems from wreaking havoc on your life can give you the peace-of-mind you need to tackle organizing your home.\r\n\r\n<strong>About the Practice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAt Morena and Young Dental, we offer comprehensive care, so you don\u2019t have to visit multiple dental practices. We have three dentists that offer collective decades of experience and knowledge, so you\u2019re sure to feel in safe hands. They focus on providing everybody that walks through the doors with comfortable and trustworthy care. For any\u00a0questions or to schedule a bi-annual checkup and cleaning, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 360-676-0642.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s spring cleaning season, so you\u2019re probably sitting down writing a list of everything that needs to be gutted and organized. One thing that\u00a0you may have forgotten to include on your list is your mouth. Starting this spring with a routine checkup and cleaning from your dentist in Bellingham can give you the peace-of-mind and confidence to knock out your list of chores at home. Getting your teeth and gums professionally cleaned twice a year can reduce your risk of developing serious oral health issues. 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