A dentist reveals what happens inside your mouth every time you skip a check-up

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Today we are sharing an article from http://www.independent.co.uk/ about what happens when you miss a dental check-up. This article in particular goes into the timeline of six months, one year two years and even ten years without a checkup. We can't stress how important regular check-ups are to our patients and everyone out there! We know it's not your favorite thing to do, so be sure you have a dentist you trust and feel comfortable with to make the experience much more pleasant. We are always accepting new patients here at Germantown Dental Care so feel free to call us at: http://germantowndentalcare.com/ or at (301) 540-5195.

A dentist reveals what happens inside your mouth every time you skip a check-up

One patient was left needing £27,000 of treatment after avoiding the dentist's chair for 10 years

"A general rule of thumb is to get your teeth inspected every six months - but people with poor mouth hygiene, previous problems, or genetic factors could need more regular supervision.

But phobias of the dentist's chair and a hectic lifestyle mean that a regular check-up can quickly slip off the radar.


While some with healthy teeth can wait as long as two years for a once-over, people who choose to skip regular check-ups could suffer rapid deterioration of their oral health - and may not even realize anything is wrong.

Even if tooth decay is not an issue, dentists also check for mouth cancer and other ailments, which could potentially save a person's life, says Dr James Goolnik, from the Bow Lane Dental Group in London.

So, what happens if you don’t visit the dentist regularly?"
 
Click here to read on and find out!