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DENTIST Portsmouth VA : Dental Care in Portsmouth VA By FAMILY DENTIST Portsmouth VA
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Hey, I just got a reminder card that I am supposed to visit
my DENTIST Portsmouth VA for my 6 month cleaning. DENTIST Portsmouth VA Congratulations! I always
like going to a dentist. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT You are a dentist.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA What can I say, I like myself.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT That is so nice. So let me ask you something. 6 months. Who
came up with 6 months? Why are we all supposed to go in for cleanings every 6 months?
DENTIST Portsmouth VA There is actually no hard and fast rule that everybody needs a
cleaning every 6 months. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Great. So what’s
the longest I can wait between office cleanings? DENTIST Portsmouth VA How much do you like
your teeth? Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Actually, I’m
pretty fond of them. DENTIST Portsmouth VA 6 months is about the
maximum most people can go between cleanings if they want healthy teeth and gums healthy
that look really good. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT I’m all about
looking good and staying healthy. DENTIST Portsmouth VA Now some people actually
need to go more often, maybe every few months, if they tend to get cavities. Portsmouth DENTAL
PATIENT Or if they want their teeth looking really good.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA That’s right. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT So why do some people
tend to get cavities more than others? DENTIST Portsmouth VA Essentially, it comes
down to dental plaque. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Dental plaque, I
should have known. That dental plaque, always a problem. One thing, what is dental plaque?
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Dental plaque is actually a mix of sugar, protein and mucous that forms
on your teeth. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Are you kidding?
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Dental plaque forms in your mouth soon after eating any type of
carbohydrates. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Like sugar?
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Sugar is the worst. The plaque itself isn’t a problem for teeth.
The real problem is the bacteria that grow in plaque, which will cause cavities.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT That’s why dentists really don’t want us eating sugar.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Exactly. But there are several factors that contribute to tooth decay
and gum disease. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Like what?
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Heredity. How healthy are your teeth to begin with, and how well
does your body fight infection and cavities. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Hadn’t thought
about that. DENTIST Portsmouth VA Another factor is the
type of bacteria that are in your mouth. Some people have more of the kind of bacteria that
cause decay and gum disease. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT I can’t really
control my heredity. DENTIST Portsmouth VA Nor can you control
the type of bacteria in your mouth. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Bummer. Any other
factors? DENTIST Portsmouth VA Saliva.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Saliva. Yucky. DENTIST Portsmouth VA Not yucky. Needed. It
protects your teeth against cavities. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT Have I mentioned
how much I love saliva? DENTIST Portsmouth VA The saliva and the enzymes
it contains will help fight cavities. Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT That is fantastic.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA But some people have too little saliva. These can be people who
breathe mostly through their mouths or who are on certain medications. They lose the
protection of this saliva and have much more tooth decay and inflammation in their gums.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT So they have to take especially good care of their teeth.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA Which leads us to the final main factor. How well you brush and
floss your teeth. Again, this is entirely in your control. Do you routinely floss and
scrub the plaque and bacteria off your teeth or do you let it build up?
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT And do you go in regularly for office cleanings to get your
teeth sparkling clean? DENTIST Portsmouth VA Exactly right. Since
no two people have the same health condition, someone may need to go every 6 months. Others
may need to go more often. I think of it like getting a haircut. It's refreshing. Your DENTIST
Portsmouth VA will consider all the factors when they tell you how often to come in.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT I probably should listen.
DENTIST Portsmouth VA That’s what I would do.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT You’re the dentist. DENTIST Portsmouth VA I like to listen to
myself. What can I say - I’m an interesting person.
Portsmouth DENTAL PATIENT My dentist tells me that prevention is better and cheaper than
cure. If you want to have a healthy smile, call your local DENTIST Portsmouth VA today
and schedule your dental appointment.
You will be happy when you look and feel great with your smile!
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