4 Things That Happen If You Avoid the Dentist

Introduction
One might be very skeptic of the dentists and their procedures in their adulthood. Some might
have the fear of avoiding dentists from the childhood bad experiences. Others have been
bullied due to their braces or dental flaws that might lead to fear of the dentist’s office. The
more prevalent cause of lack of dentist consultations is laziness and the sense of false
invincibility about the dental conditions.
Whatever the cause may be, ultimately the causes can lead up to more serious concerns that
might have been avoided if cared for vigilantly and timely.
Prevention is better than the treatment itself!!!
You may be at a higher risk for periodontal disease if you:

 have diabetes
 have a weakened immune system
 have certain heredity factors
 use tobacco (cigarette, cigar, pipe smoking, and smokeless tobacco)
 practice poor oral hygiene
Some conditions, regrading oral health, that might arise when left unchecked or unattended
are:
1- Plaque buildup
The major concern that arises due to the lack of timely dental consultations is the
gradual plaque buildup in the mouth between tooth and gums. The plaque might
buildup fast or slow based upon the eating habits.
Nonetheless, plaque does buildup and can only be cleaned by professionals thoroughly.
Daily brushing and flossing can help keep it down to minimum but after a certain period
of time it needs to be cleaned at the dentist’s office.
So, the quarterly dentistry visit becomes inevitable and should not be missed.

2- Tooth decay and loss

Just like plaque, tooth decay can be a serious underlying constantly growing condition
that needs to be checked after a certain amount of time, regularly and timely.
Tooth decay is the result of plaque damage to the tooth enamel over time that can lead
up to serious irreversible damage to the tooth and overall dental hygiene.
Tooth decay can further result into tooth loss.
The decay can be early recognized and treated to prevent furthermore serious damage,
but this can only be done effectively on scheduled and regular dentist visits.
 3- Gum disease
The most silent oral diseases can be the gum diseases that lay dormant for years and
sometimes grow very slowly. They can be slow killer when left unchecked.
They usually get undetected because putting off, of the dentist consultations, regular
checks.
The gums can undergo serious damage with routine cuts and bruises that may result
into abscesses due to poor hygiene and low-quality oral cleaning utensils.
Sometimes the gums develop sensitivity towards certain types of foods or chemical in
the foods. These incompatibilities and disagreement with the foods can lead to gum
damage and disease buildup that can surface very late.
To check for underlying conditions, it is essential to make regular appointments with the
dentist.

4- Tooth stains
Tooth stains are less of a serious problems for the diseases, but they are a major
concern aesthetically. The stains form over prolonged uses of colored substances such
as tea and coffee.
The stains are a serious result of smoking and chewing tobacco which are also risks for
cancers.
These stains can damage the quality of smile and white of the teeth, seriously. But they
are relatively easy to handle. However, the stain removing is a delicate procedure and
should only be done by the professionally adept dentist. The checkup can easily reveal
stains and then the dentist can perform the procedure or recommend some self-
remedies to deal with the stains once and for all.
Conclusion
So, underlying problems can be readily detected and treated when caught early, just in their
initial stages. Most people should visit their dentist once or twice a year. If you have diabetes or
a weakened immune system, your dentist may recommend that you visit more often. These
health issues may make a person more likely to develop gum disease or other dental diseases.
So, this would always be good use of time and resources to make consultations with the dentist
and regularly throughout the year for oneself and family because these visits can be life savers
and help prevent serious problems in the future.
From the wisdom of the ages, the most important thing is to remember that prevention is
better than the cure, always.