{"id":1368,"date":"2023-09-13T17:09:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T23:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robertmitchelldds.com\/blog\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2023-10-18T17:09:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T23:09:42","slug":"dentist-after-while","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robertmitchelldds.com\/blog\/dentist-after-while\/","title":{"rendered":"I Haven\u2019t Seen My Dentist in a While; What Should I Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many reasons why someone might skip a few dental appointments. Sometimes they change jobs and have a lapse in insurance. Other times, they avoid it out of dental anxiety. In many cases, people are so busy that it just slips their minds completely. If it\u2019s been a while since you last sat in the dental chair, here\u2019s what you can expect during your next dentist appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Gums May Be Sensitive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your gums haven\u2019t been professionally cleaned for a while, they won\u2019t be used to the stress of the process. They may bleed a little when your dental hygienist flosses your teeth. You can help avoid this by flossing before you go to the dentist. Excessive bleeding may be a sign of gum disease, which is a huge part of why regular dental exams are so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Cleaning May Take a While<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing and flossing can eliminate a lot of plaque and debris, but it can\u2019t reach everything. This is where professional dental cleanings at regular dentist appointments come in to finish the job. If you haven\u2019t seen the dentist for a while, you may have accumulated a significant amount of plaque. In this case, your dentist will probably take a while longer to clean your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people feel anxious about going to the dentist, and it\u2019s a noble and admirable thing to schedule an appointment despite feeling nervous about it. Here are a few tips to help reduce your anxiety during your visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n