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The Importance of Your Routine Dental Exam

You have probably been preached to time after time about how important it is to visit your dentist every six months, but do you really know all the ways avoiding these regular appointments can negatively affect your health? So much more goes on during your routine dental exam than you may think. Your oral health is vital to your overall health, and here at Gaston Dental Associates we are here to help ensure both remain in tip top shape!

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Your Routine Dental Exam Helps Your Overall Health

Diseases that affect your entire body, like diabetes, are often first noticed within your mouth as sores or gum disease. We will always keep our patients’ general health in mind as we are performing a routine dental exam, and can help refer you to a physician or other healthcare specialist if we suspect there may be further issues that need to be checked out. We even check your neck for any lumps or abnormalities that could also help detect diseases.

Brushing your teeth and flossing twice a day are great ways to keep your mouth clean and healthy, and of course we recommend that you must continue with this kind of oral hygiene routine, but cleaning your teeth on your own cannot combat the plaque buildup and gum disease that our dental professionals will be able to treat with our special tools during your routine dental exam!

Getting Early Treatment

Through your routine dental exam, we can recognize and diagnose oral health issues while they are still easily treatable. If you wait years between each of your dental appointments with us, it can be much harder to treat, and even sometimes impossible to reverse, the following issues:

  • tooth decay
  • gum disease
  • tooth stains and/or discoloration
  • bad breath
  • and even oral cancer!

If you have been putting off your regular dental visits and are in need of an exam and cleaning, call our front desk today at 704-396-6166 and a member of our team will help get you in as soon as possible! Rather not pick up the phone and call? You can also use our easy online scheduler to request your next appointment in just seconds!

What our patients say

  • Everyone that I spoke with or who helped me today was so supportive and kind. They listened to me and... read more

    Barbara Rogers Avatar Barbara R.
    March 1, 2025

    Genuinely the most pleasant dental experience I've ever had. The employees are not only extremely kind but also clearly very... read more

    Nicholas Byrnes Avatar Nicholas B.
    April 29, 2025

    My cleaning on April 23rd was an awesome visit. Thr check-in, hygienist and dentist had wonderful attitudes. The service was... read more

    Keizah Shouse Avatar Keizah S.
    April 29, 2025

    I am usually satisfied with my dental appointment , however, my appointment today left me very disappointed and a little... read more

    Tamara Reid Avatar Tamara R.
    January 1, 1970
  • The great folks at Gaston dental always are willing to work with me to accommodate my third shift schedule. ... read more

    Jerimy Black Avatar Jerimy B.
    March 1, 2025

    I love it! I called in today Dec 2, 2024 as a new patient and I was able to be... read more

    Info Info Avatar Info I.
    December 29, 2024

    My visit at Gaston Dental Associates was absolutely amazing today. They were so thoughtful in making sure that I was... read more

    Bworthy Avatar Bworthy
    March 29, 2025

    Me and my children have been coming here for 17 years. Staff has changed around but there are still... read more

    Lauren P Avatar Lauren P.
    January 1, 1970
  • Great dentist! He's very caring and really listens. The staff is amazing as well. They make you feel comfortable and... read more

    Deana West Avatar Deana W.
    June 29, 2025

    Best office I've ever been to! Everyone is so sweet and helpful. My dental hygienist spoke so much positivity over... read more

    Bluu Soul Avatar Bluu S.
    August 29, 2024

    I enjoy my visits to Gaston Dental Associates. The hygienists are excellent at their job, helpful and informative about ways... read more

    April Dawn Avatar April D.
    January 29, 2025

    I had a great experience at Gaston Dental Associates today! Everybody was very welcoming and made me feel so... read more

    Linda Wood Avatar Linda W.
    January 1, 1970
  • It was a really quick visit and he done great and so did Jennifer I'll be back soon for the... read more

    Tesla Walters Avatar Tesla W.
    March 29, 2025

    Everyone was very professional explaining everything well. They were extremely kind and gentle. It was... read more

    Susan CONDREY Avatar Susan C.
    January 1, 1970

    Well first off I didn't think I was going to be seen and right when I was about to leave... read more

    Wendell Cuthbertson Avatar Wendell C.
    January 29, 2025

    I really enjoyed my experience here! Adrian was very friendly and thorough with my cleaning. The admin staff were helpful,... read more

    Miranda Votary Avatar Miranda V.
    March 1, 2025
  • Everyone was very kind, informative and eager to help. I had a great first experience with my hygienist and my... read more

    Maggie Amrhein Avatar Maggie A.
    March 1, 2025

    My First Appointment at Gaston Dental was Fantastic! The Dental Assistants were friendly and professional as well as the... read more

    Diana Cunningham Avatar Diana C.
    August 29, 2024

    My first experience with Gaston Dental Associates went so much better than I had expected. I was very anxious because... read more

    Pamela Harris Avatar Pamela H.
    June 29, 2025

    I love this dentist they make me feel at home . I never have to wait in the lobby when... read more

    Stephanie Cavender Avatar Stephanie C.
    May 29, 2025

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