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Everyone needs regular dental checkups. The reason is simple: even if you brush and floss every day, only your dentist is trained to notice problems with your teeth, gums and mouth. During a checkup, your dentist looks for gum disease, cavities, loose fillings, broken teeth, infection, early signs of oral cancer, and signs of other problems that could affect your general health.
Even if you have dental implants or wear dentures, your dentist will check to see if they are:
If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or causes your gums to swell, you need to have a dentist take a close look.