{"id":129,"date":"2019-09-12T19:18:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T19:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2019-10-12T19:22:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-12T19:22:55","slug":"careful-dental-cleaning-in-bellingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/careful-dental-cleaning-in-bellingham\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive Dental Care \u2013 It Does More Than Just Preserve a Nice Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"young<\/a>How long has it been since you visited your dentist? If it\u2019s taking you a while to answer that question, then it\u2019s been far too long. That\u2019s okay, though, because you still have the power of \u201cnow-action\u201d at your disposal to revamp your oral health<\/a>. But first, a local dentist explains why a routine visit for a checkup and dental cleaning in Bellingham is of the utmost importance. Then, by taking the appropriate action, you can have healthy and beautiful teeth well into the future!\r\n\r\n\r\n

A Threat to Your Oral Health<\/h2>\r\nAlarmingly, millions of Americans suffer from some form of gum disease, which is the inflammation and irritation of the gum tissue. The condition is brought on by the accumulation of oral bacteria and plaque beneath the gum line. If it goes untreated, it can lead to such problems as gum recession, tooth loss, hypertension, heart and Alzheimer\u2019s diseases. The great irony is that with regular visits to a dentist, many of the patients dealing with gum disease could have prevented it.\r\n

The Cornerstones of the Typical Dental Visit<\/h2>\r\nWhen you visit your dentist for preventive care, which should be every six months, there are three key components that will contribute to you enjoying the absolute best in dental health:\r\n