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You brush your teeth at least twice every day, and you\u2019re\nsure to floss between your teeth. Maybe you even use a fluoride mouthwash!\nHowever, these daily hygiene habits aren\u2019t enough on their own to keep your\nsmile clean and healthy. This October for National Dental Hygiene Month, make\nsure that you\u2019re up to date with your semiannual dental appointment. The checkup and cleaning<\/a>\nplay a crucial role in maintaining both your oral and your overall health. Below\nyou\u2019ll find four critical things that you and your dentist in Chaska accomplish\nduring this routine visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities and infections can happen to anyone. In fact, it is\nestimated that 78 percent of children experience at least one cavity by the\ntime they turn 17 years old. But these problems can be challenging to identify\non your own. By the time it becomes noticeable to you, the cavity will likely\nhave already caused significant damage to the tooth. When your dentist inspects\nyour individual teeth and the X-rays taken at your routine checkup, they can\ncatch problems and treat them as soon as possible, saving you the pain and\nhassle of a bigger fix down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal Health Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t talk about a healthy set of teeth without\nmentioning the importance of healthy gums. They stabilize the teeth and can\nprovide a solid foundation for a strong smile. Plus, research shows a strong\nconnection between gum disease (also called periodontal disease) and heart\ndisease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer\u2019s. At your checkup appointment, your\ndentist takes time to evaluate your gum health and can administer treatment if\nnecessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Out of the many kinds of cancer, oral cancer is the sixth\nmost common. In fact, about 53,000 American patients are anticipated to be\nnewly diagnosed with this disease this year. However, the alarming truth is\nthat only about half of them will survive five years after diagnosis. Why? Oral\ncancer is often discovered too late in development. That\u2019s why your dentist\nperforms a quick oral cancer screening at your routine checkup every six\nmonths. This small, fast step enables them to identify potentially cancerous\ncells, giving you an earlier diagnosis and better chances of survival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, your hygiene appointment wouldn\u2019t be complete\nwithout a dental cleaning in Chaska. Your hygienist removes hardened plaque\ncalled tartar, which houses harmful bacteria. Once calcified, this tartar can\u2019t\nbe brushed or flossed away with your at-home dental care. It requires\nprofessional tools and hygiene training. By getting this routine procedure\nevery six months, you make sure that plaque and bacteria don\u2019t have a chance to\nbuild up and cause problems like decay or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it has been a while since you last saw the dentist for a\ncheckup and cleaning, take the time now to complete this hygiene appointment.\nThat way, you can keep smiling through the holidays, confident that your teeth\nand gums are healthy and strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Chaska Dental Center, families in the area have two experienced dentists to turn to for their dental needs. Dr. Aaron Swingdorf<\/a> has special interests in root canals, oral surgery, implants, and orthodontics. To schedule an appointment at Chaska Dental Center, you can call (952) 448-4151 or click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You brush your teeth at least twice every day, and you\u2019re sure to floss between your teeth. Maybe you even use a fluoride mouthwash! However, these daily hygiene habits aren\u2019t enough on their own to keep your smile clean and healthy. This October for National Dental Hygiene Month, make sure that you\u2019re up to date […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist Chaska | Dental Cleaning Chaska | Chaska Dental Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? 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