smart to see your dentist right now?Yes, says Watson-Lowry. And it’s not just smart—it’s crucial for your overall health. “Unfortunately, dental disease, including cavities, won't wait for COVID-19 to end,” she says. “It's extremely important for patients to continue to see their dentist for their regular checkups and cleanings—even during this time—because the longer patients wait and go without preventative care and treatment for early disease, the more likely their untreated disease will progress.
And then that can lead to more extensive problems and increase the time and the costs for necessary care.”Sub-par oral hygiene, she adds, can affect more than just your mouth. “Gum disease is an inflammatory disease and it can affect the rest.