McKay Pearson Dental

Ronald Smith DDS and McKay Pearson Dental is a family dentists working in the Billings market for many years. We are taking new patients daily. Please call us if you think it is time to go to the dentist. Have you ever wondered why you really need to go to the dentist every 6 months?Y-E-S. If ever there was a perfect application for the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, this is it. As a matter of fact, the answer for most people should really be - at least twice a year.We have discussed this topic before (read our blog).However, many of us fall into this trap thinking " If I take good care of my teeth at home, I can wait a few extra months, right? " The answer is not as simple as you might thinkThe cleaning not only makes your mouth feel better, but improves overall health of the oral tissues that support the teeth. Plaque and tartar first begin to accumulate along the gum-line, when left alone, the accumulation begins to force its way under the gums, causing bleeding and tenderness in the gums known as gingivitis. When tartar accumulation is not removed for extended periods it can cause chronic infection in the gums which leads to bone loss known as, periodontal disease and loss of teeth. Regular checkups and excellent home-care efforts can often prevent this from happening to you!