If you don't have a dentist, you should get one as soon as possible. Why wait until you're in excruciating pain and need emergency care when all you have to do is keep up with your oral health responsibilities to avoid that? Many dentists out there would love to have you as a new patient and help you start correctly taking care of your teeth and gums.

Keep Your Teeth Looking Their Best

Even if you don't care about your oral health—although there are many reasons you should—you probably want your teeth to look as nice as possible. After all, your smile is a big part of your overall appearance, and it affects how attractive you look. So even if you don't want to take care of your teeth and gums, you should visit a dentist to ensure you keep your nice smile for as long as possible.

Prevent Cavities

Many factors cause cavities—not brushing often enough, eating sugary foods, having a dry mouth, etc.—but you can lessen how often you get them by going to the dentist for regular cleanings. A dentist will perform a cleaning you can't achieve at home and remove hard plaque that causes cavities. You should be getting your teeth cleaned by your dentist twice a year to help avoid getting cavities and other problems. 

Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease is another common oral health issue that you can lessen your chances of getting by having a dentist and showing up for all your appointments. It's caused by bacteria, which can damage your gums and cause loose teeth if left untreated. If you have a dentist and go to all your appointments, they will identify it early and treat it before too much damage is done. 

Save Teeth from Being Removed

When your teeth have damage beyond repair, a dentist must extract them, so the problem doesn't spread to other teeth. In many cases, you can avoid needing to have teeth removed if you visit a dentist regularly, as they can identify problems early on and save your teeth.

Fix Problems That Cause Tooth Pain

What usually convinces people to see a dentist is the excruciating pain they feel from oral health issues left unchecked. If they had just gotten themselves a dentist and showed up for their appointments, they could have fixed those problems before they got so painful. You should find a dentist as soon as possible to avoid this situation and start taking your oral health seriously.

Reach out to a general dentistry clinic to learn more.