Although visiting your dentist every six months for a routine checkup is essential to safeguarding your smile, it’s just as important to care for it at home, too. Monitoring your own dental condition allows you to identify areas of concern before they worsen. For example, if you’re paying close attention, you’re more likely to notice inflamed gums from gingivitis and take action to halt the disease before it progresses into periodontitis.
However, many patients aren’t familiar enough with their mouths to know when something isn’t right. Continue reading to learn about your oral anatomy so you can make informed decisions to protect your grin!
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