Dental check up consist of more then just X-rays and cleanings.  The dentist is looking at more then whether or not you have any cavities or if you been flossing good enough.  Dental check ups include oral cancer screenings. By going to the dentist for your check up the dentist or hygienist is also checking for any signs of oral cancer.  Oral cancer is a serious dental disease in which claims lives on a daily bases.  However it is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages.

Many people do not have regular dental check ups due to lack of having dental benefits though their jobs and or due to cost of dental services feeling they can not afford to go to the dentist.   In some cases you can not afford not to go to the dentist.   On this website in every state we offer a low cost dental plans option or options, either by offering a low cost dental insurance plans or dental discount plans.  Both will make having dental care more affordable.