The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist at
least twice each year for a checkup. At your checkup, we will inspect
your soft tissues for oral cancer, periodontal disease, and other
problems. Dr. Caputo will also look at each tooth in your mouth to
assess problems like tooth decay or cracks, as well as old dental work.
Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be replaced. We will be
happy to replace metal fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns with
tooth-colored alternatives.
By looking for trouble every six months, we can often reduce your
potential for large dental problems. For instance, left untreated, a
small cavity can grow to destroy an entire tooth and spread to
surrounding teeth. A cracked tooth can cause pain or break off and
create additional problems. Furthermore, advanced gum disease is the
primary cause of tooth loss for American adults, and oral cancer causes
more than 7,500 deaths each year. Caught and treated early, these
diseases can be controlled.
If you have not scheduled a checkup lately, be sure to call our Naperville dental office
now to make your appointment! Children as young as two should visit the
dentist, and by age four or five, a child should attend regular
checkups.
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