With the new year comes several resolutions, many of which center around health. If you're focusing on health for 2025, have you considered your dental health? Did you know it's closely related to your overall health and well-being?
It's true! Consider your mouth the gateway to your body and the telltale reporter of your overall health. Because gum disease and many non-dental health concerns are closely related, your mouth can indicate what's going on with your health, and routine exams with your Fort Collins dentist can protect your overall well-being. Here's what you should know.
What to Expect During Your Routine Exam
During your bi-annual exams, your dentist will look for early signs of conditions that could become problematic for you, such as tooth decay, oral cancer, and gum disease. All of these issues are best treated as early as possible, and when your dentist spots early signs, you'll have more options for less invasive and less costly treatment options.
Your dentist will also check the condition of your current restorations, such as fillings, crowns, bridges, or implants, to ensure they are free of wear and tear and function properly. This will help you avoid inconvenient emergencies like breaking or losing a crown.
Your dentist may also notice excessive wear on your teeth, which could indicate clenching or grinding (bruxism) at night during sleep. A nightguard can help protect your teeth from the damage bruxism causes.
Do you participate in sports? Your dentist can make a custom mouthguard to wear when it's game time to protect your teeth and mouth from injury. After all, sports injuries account for nearly half of dental emergencies. So, protecting your smile when you're involved in athletics is important.
Contact Ryan Rush, DDS, at (970) 223-5393 if you're looking for exceptional Fort Collins dentistry you can rely on.