Family Healthwatch: When You Should Go See the Dentist

by KY3 News

Family Healthwatch: When You Should Go See the Dentist

Story Published: Jan 28, 2008 at 10:46 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 28, 2008 at 10:46 AM CDT

By Paula Dowler

People are sometimes hesitant to go to the dentist. Sometimes there is embarrassment because of the condition of the teeth, so it's put off until patients just can't stand the pain any more. But there are five signs that mean it's absolutely time for a visit.

One of those signs that mean it's time for a visit to the dentist is sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet food and drinks. Tonight on KY3 News at 5:00, the other four signs that are red flags that a visit to the dentist is necessary. As with many things, treating the problems when they're small can save more costly and time-consuming treatments in the long run. That's tonight on KY3 News at 5:00.

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