It is no secret that people don’t always visit the dentist regularly. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates only 61 percent of adults 18-64 years of age have visited the dentist in the past year and only 60 percent of adults over 65 visit the dentist annually. There are many reasons why people don’t visit the dentist, such as affordability, dental anxiety, and embarrassment. As time passes between each dentist visit, the damage to your teeth only continues, potentially resulting in serious oral health complications, which can impact your overall health. At Williamsburg Dental, we understand that sometimes you put off going to the dentist, but we’re here for you when you are finally ready.
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