{"id":60,"date":"2018-05-05T00:48:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-05T00:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersondentalgahanna.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2021-12-06T16:10:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T16:10:26","slug":"gahanna-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.claybrookedental.com\/blog\/gahanna-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Visit the Gahanna Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting the dentist is not likely your favorite activity, but it\u2019s necessary. Actually, preventive dental checkups are essential to keep your smile healthy and avoid those more advanced treatments that give dental visits a bad reputation. In fact, the best way to avoid needing these advanced and potentially uncomfortable dental treatments is to visit your dentist more often. That\u2019s why the American Dental Association encourages patients to visit their dentists at least two times each year. These regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersondentalgahanna.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive dentistry<\/a> appointments give your dental care team the opportunity to examine your smile for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health concerns and partner with you to prevent advanced dental health issues.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Dental Checkups &amp; Teeth Cleanings<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of keeping up with your six month dental checkups and cleanings are numerous and they include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding the need for more advanced dental treatments<\/li>\n<li>Maximizing dental insurance coverage<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your smile whole and healthy<\/li>\n<li>Improving the appearance of your smile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Expect During a Six Month Dental Exam<\/h2>\n<p>During a six month dental exam, the dentist\u2019s goal is to assess the smile and help patients avoid the majority of oral health issues. Every dental office is different, but most patients receive the following treatments during six month appointments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnostics \u2013 dental x-rays and images used to more clearly see your smile and provide early diagnosis and more accurate treatment planning<\/li>\n<li>Examinations \u2013 careful tooth by tooth exam, screening for common oral health concerns, including tooth decay, gum disease, teeth grinding and clenching, TMJ dysfunction, and oral cancer<\/li>\n<li>Cleanings \u2013 professional teeth cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup from even the hardest to access parts of the tooth and gums, leaving patients with flawless smiles<\/li>\n<li>Consultations \u2013 the dentist will sit down with patients one on one to review the diagnostic images and any oral health concerns discovered during your six month dental examination, answer your questions, and make a personalized treatment plan to deliver healthy smiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p>At Claybrooke Dental of Gahanna, we are dedicated to helping Gahanna patients keep their smiles whole and healthy for a lifetime. We encourage you to schedule twice a year dental exams and professional teeth cleanings for every member of the family in our comfortable, state-of-the-art dentistry practice. If you want to learn more or schedule your six month dental checkup, give our friendly team a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersondentalgahanna.com\/contact-us.html\">call<\/a> today. We\u2019re here to help with all of your dental care needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting the dentist is not likely your favorite activity, but it\u2019s necessary. Actually, preventive dental checkups are essential to keep your smile healthy and avoid those more advanced treatments that give dental visits a bad reputation. 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