You probably don’t think too much about your routine cleaning and checkup appointments at the dentist, except maybe that you don’t want to go. Perhaps they crop up at inconvenient times for your work or your children’s school schedule, and you wonder why it is you have to go twice a year – especially if your teeth don’t hurt. Well, your family dentist in Sunnyvale is here to share some reasons why your six-month visits are more important than you think.

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You’ve probably heard this statement from your dentist, and you’ll keep hearing it: taking care of your teeth and gums do much more than help you maintain a beautiful smile, it’s about your keeping your whole body in good health! When most patients think about being healthy, the mouth probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But your oral and overall health are closely correlated. That’s why it’s so critical to not only your oral health to visit Dr. George T. Philip, but your overall health. Come receive your preventive care before it’s too late and you’re googling for a “dentist near me!”

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