Keep in mind: The bacteria in your mouth are serious opportunists that can damage your oral health without you even realizing it.

A potentially harmful bacterial film called plaque is constantly forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque is a sticky, colorless substance that can eat away at your enamel (the hard outer covering of your teeth) and cause cavities. If you don’t get rid of plaque often enough, it can harden into what’s known as tartar or calculus, which can cause gum disease.
You really want to avoid plaque turning into tartar, which is where dental appointments come in. Even the most skilled brusher and flosser can’t remove tartar themselves. “It’s very much like barnacles on the side of a ship—after a certain point, you need to power wash it,” Dr. Thomas Nechupadam says. “You can brush your teeth, but sometimes you need instruments and power tools in order to really clean them.”
Beyond that, seeing your dentist regularly can help keep more than your teeth healthy. Signs of various conditions like diabetes and anemia sometimes show up in your mouth, Dr. Nechupadam says. If your dentist notices something awry during a visit, they can refer you to a specialist to check you out.
Seeing the dentist might also prompt you to take better care of your oral hygiene. You know how your teeth feel silky-smooth after a cleaning and inspire you to do whatever necessary to keep them that way? Dentists love that. “Some patients lose their motivation [for oral hygiene] over time, but when they come to see dentist, they really get encouraged,” Dr. Nechupadam says.

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