Good hygiene is second-nature to most of us, and has been for a significant portion of our lives. However, there are several important tenets of good hygiene that people can easily forget, such as the importance of visiting your dentist on a regular basis for preventive checkups and cleanings. In addition to keeping your teeth clean at home every day, preventing common dental issues also requires professional care and attention on a regular basis. If you skip an appointment or wait too long until your next one, you may expose your smile and oral health to more risks than you realize. (more…)