More Than Yellow Teeth: The Long-Term Health Effects of Plaque Buildup

Have you seen your dentist this year? If you’ve been brushing your teeth regularly and even have some dental floss sitting in your medicine cabinet, maybe you’ve been putting off your dental checkup. After all, if your teeth aren’t hurting, it’s easy to put your oral health on the back burner. On average, about 61% of Americans go to the dentist at least once a year, which means a little less than half of us skip getting our teeth cleaned professionally for a whole year. While brushing your teeth certainly helps combat yellow teeth and plaque, it won’t protect you from everything. If you’ve haven’t seen your dentist in Fresno this year, find out why it’s so important to get your dental checkup sooner rather than later.

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