Dental Care

Regular dental visits help keep your smile healthy. During your appointments, the dentist can find any cavities early and treat them. Early treatment prevents them from getting worse.

A dental visit should include a professional cleaning. A yearly cleaning at your dentist’s office helps prevent gum disease. Use your next visit as a chance to go over how to floss and brush the right way.

Dental Care Resources

It is important for everyone over the age of 1 to visit the dentist at least one time every year in order to help keep your teeth and gums healthy. If it has been over a year since you have seen a dentist, we recommend that you make an appointment to see one as soon as possible. 

To learn more, check out these resources:

• HealthWise | Basic Dental Care
• Oral Health Programs in New York State
• The Centers for Disease Control Oral Health Page
• American Dental Association