[mk_page_section][vc_column][mk_image src=”https://www.brushseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-importance-of-seeing-the-dentist.png” image_size=”full”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ size=”34″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]The Importance of Seeing the Dentist[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1513287476683{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]When is the last time you saw the dentist? If its been longer than 6 months you might be putting your self in harms way, both financially and physically. Did you know….[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1513285445568{margin: 0px !important;padding: 10px !important;border: 1px solid #aaaaaa !important;}”][mk_milestone icon_size=”medium” align=”center” stop=”44″ suffix=”%” text=”of US adults don’t get regular checkups” text_color=”#89c131″ font_family=”none” font_weight=”500″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1513285433192{margin: 0px !important;padding: 10px !important;border: 1px solid #a8a8a8 !important;}”][mk_milestone icon_size=”medium” align=”center” stop=”91″ suffix=”%” text=”of US adults have at least one cavity” text_color=”#89c131″ font_family=”none” font_weight=”500″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1513285475216{padding: 10px !important;border: 1px solid #a8a8a8 !important;}”][mk_milestone icon_size=”medium” align=”center” stop=”48″ suffix=”%” text=”of US adults have some form of gum disease” text_color=”#89c131″ font_family=”none” font_weight=”500″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_bottom=”0″][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]The 6-Month Dental Visit Rule[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1513287875677{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]the American Dental Association, or ADA, recommends that each individual should see a dentist twice a year. Seeing the dentist every 6 months allows for regular dental records, preventative maintenance to happen, and if need be, treatment for larger issues arise.[/vc_column_text][mk_custom_list title=”Reasons for the Rule:”]
- Dental Cleanings Help Prevent Gum Disease & Tooth Decay
- Keep Your Smile Bright by Polishing and Removing Stains
- Eliminate Harmful Plaque and Tartar Build Up
- Monitor Your Oral Health
- Examine Your Teeth for Decay
- Provide an Oral Cancer Screenings
- To Prevent Pain and Infections by Finding Problems Early
[/mk_custom_list][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://www.brushseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/exam-room-university-district-wallingford-area-dentist-seattle.png” image_size=”full” frame_style=”border_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”https://www.brushseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dental-implants-at-brush-dental-1.png” image_size=”full” frame_style=”border_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_fancy_title size=”22″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_top=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T GO…[/mk_fancy_title][mk_custom_list]
- The Ability to Prevent Common Dental Issues is Gone Therefore, The Result is Much Larger, More Painful, and Expensive Procedures
- Greater Risk of Developing Many Oral Diseases
- Yellowing and Staining of Teeth
- More Likely to Develop Gum Disease or Even Lose Teeth
- Smaller Issues are More Likely to Become Major Issues
[/mk_custom_list][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1513288392469{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]While the list may seem shorter if you don’t see the dentist, the underlying consequences are much greater! At the end of the day, health starts with your mouth from what you eat to how you maintain it. Do yourself and your body a favor and take the preventative route by seeing the dentist. Checkups will save time, money, and pain in the long run. So the next time you think about putting off your dental visit, think about what can happen if you don’t go.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” url=”/contact-us/” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#89c131″ btn_hover_bg=”rgba(137,193,49,0.8)” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY![/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”30″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1513288461885{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Thank you for taking the time to become a better you! Invest in yourself and make habits that will benefit you and your loved ones for a long time. If you have any questions, or would like to set up an appointment, don’t hesitate to call us at (206) 203-9385 or reach us online!
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