Life gets busy, and suddenly, before you even know it, you realize that it’s been months or maybe even years since your last visit to the dentist. The good news is, if you haven’t been making dental health a priority, there’s no better time to start than right now. You don’t have to wait until next week, next month, or next year to schedule an appointment with a dentist to begin investing in your oral health.
What To Do if You Haven't Been to the Dentist in a While
Regardless of how long it’s been since your last dental appointment, investing in your oral health is important for your overall health and ensuring that you maintain healthy teeth and gums as you age. If you haven’t scheduled a dental appointment in a while and would like to check on the health of your teeth, all you need to do is find an experienced dentist who you trust and then schedule an appointment.
You can start a new relationship at a dental office, regardless of how long it’s been since your last exam or where you scheduled it. Always choose a dental office known for its high patient satisfaction rate, offering various services, and having a team with skill, precision, and experience. That way, you can set out on the right course toward achieving and maintaining optimal dental health.
What Should I Expect From My Visit to the Dentist?
At Cornerstone Dental, when you arrive for your first appointment, you’ll need to fill out some patient paperwork so that our office has the necessary information on file about your medical history, any medical conditions you currently have, and your family health history. This information will help us safely design your treatment plan and proceed with the right course of treatment when necessary.
You may also need to undergo x-rays so that your dentist and dental hygienist has images of your teeth. X-rays help ensure your dental team can get a full view of your teeth. Your dentist and their dental team will work together to examine your teeth, clean them, floss them, check for any issues, and make further treatment recommendations if needed.
What If I Need Dental Work?
During your dental appointment, your teeth will be evaluated and your dentist will discuss any concerns or pain you’re dealing with. Then, they will make recommendations based on the evaluation of your teeth and oral health. If you need dental work, they may be able to complete it during the same appointment, or you may need to reschedule the additional work for a later date.
You can rest assured that when you schedule your appointment at Cornerstone Dental, Dr. Wright will make recommendations that you can trust so that you feel confident moving forward and taking the necessary steps to promote optimal oral health.
How Should I Care for My Teeth in the Meantime?
Your lifestyle choices and habits directly impact your oral health. The foods and liquids you consume and your health choices will either promote or harm your oral health. Limiting red wine, coffee, and tea consumption is important as you consider oral health, as these beverages increase the risk of teeth staining and discoloration. Avoid smoking, and if you do smoke, implement realistic steps to quit this unhealthy habit for the sake of your oral and overall health.
It’s also key to avoid excess sugar. Those who consume high amounts of sugar are at a significantly increased risk of tooth decay, which is why limiting sugar is important as you begin to consider your diet’s effect on your teeth and oral health. Getting enough sleep each night, exercising, and limiting stress are healthy habits that will promote your health long-term.
How Often Do I Need To Schedule an Appointment with My Dentist?
You should schedule dental appointments at least twice yearly for optimal dental health. If you need additional dental work, you may need to schedule multiple appointments throughout the year based on your recommended treatment plan. Most dental offices typically schedule patients every six months for preventative purposes, however, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits if you’re dealing with dental issues.
What Services Do You Offer?
At Cornerstone Dental, we offer various dental services to meet the needs of patients with specific goals and concerns. We aim to provide comprehensive dental care and help our patients feel confident about their oral health. At your first appointment, we will give you more details about these services and help you determine if one or more are right for you.
Preventative Dental Care
Our preventative dental care services include cleanings and exams, fluoride and varnishes, teeth-grinding treatments, and nutritional counseling. Each treatment is designed to prevent dental issues and keep the teeth and gums in optimal condition.
Restorative Dental Care
We also offer restorative dental care services to meet the needs of patients with both functional and cosmetic concerns:
- Chipped tooth repair
- Crowns and bridges
- Dental fillings
- Dental gap repair
- Enamel repair
- Dental implants
- Offset bite adjustment
- Root canal therapy
- Wisdom tooth removal
Cosmetic Dental Care
Patients who want to improve their teeth aesthetics are good candidates for cosmetic dental care. We offer teeth whitening, veneers, and gum shaping to help patients feel more confident in the appearance of their teeth and their smiles.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease affects millions of Americans, but when caught early, it’s treatable and reversible. We offer gingivitis treatments to address the earliest stage of periodontitis and periodontitis treatments, which are more advanced treatment methods to address the later stages of this condition.
Dental Care for Children
We also offer dental services for children so that parents can schedule their treatments and those of their children at the same office. We offer emergency care for children, restorative care for kids, sealants for kids, fluoride for kids, and child prophylaxis.
Emergency Dental Services
One of the benefits of making your primary dental office your emergency dental office is that you’ll know the staff, be familiar with the environment, and know exactly who to call when you have a dental emergency. We offer emergency dental services for toothaches, knocked-out teeth, tongue bite or lip bites, cracked teeth, objects stuck in the teeth, and emergency care for kids.
If you’re ready to invest in your dental health, we can give you more details about our services and schedule your next cleaning and examination. Our goal is to help you feel confident in the health of your teeth and your smile
Are You Searching For A Martinsburg Area Dentist For You Or Your Family?
If you’re searching for an experienced dentist please feel free to contact us online or call our Martinsburg, West Virginia dental office directly at 304.267.6059 to schedule your appointment. We provide a wide range of general dentistry care as well as more involved dentistry services for patients throughout the Martinsburg area and look forward to you joining the Cornerstone Dental family.
