When you skip seeing the dentist for a checkup and cleaning appointment your risking the potential for many problems. First, you are leaving behind plague that has bacteria in it that left behind can cause gum inflammation, bone erosion around the teeth, also make you more susceptible to tooth decay. Also there are studies showing that people who have not been to the dentist at least every 6 months are much more likely to have strokes, Heart disease and Dementia. Don’t put it off, call Dr. Stevens office in Upland (909) 373-7743 and get your checkup, teeth cleaning and dental x rays. You will be healthier in a dental way and less likely to have those health issues.