Twice a year, you are expected to see your dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning. These preventive visits make it possible for you to continue enjoying a healthier smile throughout the year that is free of tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and other common dental problems. But if you’re like most people, you’ve contemplated skipping a dental cleaning altogether. After all, nothing too bad can happen, right? Wrong! Before you decide to make up an excuse to bypass your dentist’s office, a professional shares a few things that can lead to more timely and costly dental care in your future.
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