Some patients only visit the dentist when something goes wrong. As a result, they spend time and money treating conditions the dentist could have prevented through recurring visits. Unfortunately, extended time in the dental chair and 
Why Recurring Dentistry Matters
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but they begin to fail without regular dental maintenance and upkeep. Also, oral health conditions can cost you your teeth and much more. For example, studies now link periodontal disease (gum disease) to a whole host of systemic complications, including:
- Heart and lung complications
- Pregnancy complications
- Specific autoimmune issues
- Specific types of dementia
- Diabetes or blood sugar control
- And so much more
Lack of appropriate dental care is a common cause of gum disease. Fortunately, recurring dental visits can spot gum disease in its early, gingivitis stage, which is still reversible.
In the advanced periodontitis stage, the condition is only treatable. However, recurring treatment is crucial to mitigate your risks for the associated complications.
At Lifetime Dental, we customise your dental treatment to meet you where you are in your oral health. So, recurring checks and cleans are typically yearly or twice-yearly.