You may think of your dentist purely as a “tooth doctor,” but they are trained in and concerned about your total oral health. As a result, when you come in for your routine dental checkup and cleaning, they do so much more than just focus on your teeth. In fact, they are likely doing things you don’t realize!
Keep reading to learn just a few examples of what the dentist does during your checkup appointment and why these things matter.
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