Most people don’t exactly jump for joy when they hear a term like “preventive dentistry.” In fact, many people these days don’t even think that preventive dental care is important. As many as one out of every five Americans hasn’t visited their dentist in several years, according to a survey by the American Dental Association. While it can be more convenient to only see your dentist when you feel pain, skipping a dental cleaning can actually have harmful consequences. Read more below to learn three of them.
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