Many people make the mistake of skipping or postponing their oral check-ups because we tend to call them “cleanings,” and people believe the appointment is merely a chance to have their teeth more thoroughly scrubbed like a car detailing for the mouth. However, much like mammograms and annual visits with your primary care physician, your dentist is doing much more during these visits than making sure you floss daily. The truth is, many diseases and other health concerns show up in the mouth before they cause irreparable harm.