With all of life’s daily hassles, it is easy to push off scheduling a visit to the dentist’s office for a regular checkup. Between work, picking up the groceries and shuttling the kids from school to soccer practice, sometimes it can be hard to find the time. The truth is, only 64% of American adults have visited their dentist in the past year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If you usually remember to brush your teeth in the morning and before bed each night, skipping a biannual visit to the dentist may not seem like a big deal. However, continue reading to find out why regular dental checkups in downtown Portland should not be missed!