Many of us don't know that dental disease can be prevented. The decay of teeth as well as gum disease is both preventable if regular check ups and hygiene is maintained.

The dental decay or cavity as we generally say is absolutely painless in the early stages .The first sign that u see are usually a black spot on the tooth or some food lodgment in a particular area. If at this stage u go to a dentist, a single sitting cavity preparation and filling is all what is required. But the careless attitude that it is not hurting me so why should i go to the dentist is what causes the decay to progress further.

Six months down the line u will experience pain, sensitivity or may b swelling around the particular tooth. At this stage treatment would require multiple sittings would become at least 6 8 times more expensive time consuming and would definitely less strength and less life for your tooth.

If we talk of gum disease, a regular cleaning procedure every six months can prevent gum disease for life. If left untreated it can lead to swollen and bleeding gums . plaque and tarter will start depositing on your teeth .And tooth decay under a layer of plaque can go undiagnosed. As gum disease progresses it can lead to loosening of teeth, they could become mobile and eventually a tooth may fall of on its own.

The myth that goes in dentistry is that the teeth are going to fall off on their own some day with age.. It's not true. A healthy tooth will live as long as u live

It's a good idea to visit your dentist every 6 months to have your teeth examined. By doing this would not only ensure u good dental health, but also save your precious time and money and ensure the longevity of your teeth.