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While the American Dental Association (ADA) says there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment plan for dental visits, they generally recommend that folks visit the dentist twice a year. Kids need to go more frequently through a lot of their younger years, and when you have an oral health problem, you should be going more frequently, too.

Ultimately, most adults, adolescents, and children benefit from heading to the dentist at least twice a year. Fortunately, these biannual visits don’t just eat into your time. When you see Sandi E. Silva, DDS, for your regular family dentistry care, your appointments can be time well spent, delivering a number of benefits. 

Here are a few of the perks of visiting our office in Tustin, California.

#1: Prevent oral health issues

Regular visits to the dentist directly link to oral health throughout your lifetime. That’s because at each appointment, Dr. Silva can take steps to protect your oral wellness. From removing tartar from your teeth to caring for your gums, each visit gives her the opportunity to apply preventive care. 

#2: Catch tooth decay early

When you visit us twice a year, we can scan your teeth for any signs of decay. This way, Dr. Silva can catch any problems before they have a chance to grow.

That means less involved care for you. If we catch tooth decay in its earliest stages, we can often stop it. Even if you do need treatment, early-stage decay usually only requires a filling. If it has the chance to progress unchecked, you might eventually need a root canal. 

In other words, biannual dentist’s visits help to save you from the need for intensive oral treatment. 

#3: The same goes for gum problems

Similarly, when you Dr. Silva every six months, she can assess your gum health. 

Gum disease is a common issue, affecting 4 out of every 10 Americans. 

If you do run into a problem, early treatment usually makes it easy to reverse. Again, this prevents you from needing more involved periodontal therapy. 

#4: Get everyone taken care of at once

If you have kids and you see Dr. Silva and our team for your regular dental visits, we can offer an added benefit. As a family dentistry practice, we can take care of you and your children from our office. 

This way, you don’t need to make separate trips to get everyone’s teeth cleaned and checked. We can make your routine dental checkups more convenient. 

#5: Get your questions answered

Coming to our office twice a year gives you the opportunity to regularly talk with a dental expert. This way, if anything has come up in recent months, you can address it with Dr. Silva. 

This applies to both your own oral health and your children’s. 

#6: Move toward your smile goals

At each dental appointment, you can talk with Dr. Silva about what you want your smile to look like. If you’re interested in options like teeth whitening or veneers, you can use part of your time with Dr. Silva as an opportunity to explore them. 

We want to help you get the most from your dental appointments. To schedule your next visit, call our office today.