Need for regular dental check-up
December 21, 2023
A periodic dental check up is important for your health as it does not only keep your teeth and gums healthy but also keeps you healthy overall.
How often should I get a dental check up?
It is important to visit the dentist not only when you have dental problems but every 6 months as a preventive measure.
Why is a regular dental check up needed?
Early diagnosis and treatment of problems: During your dental consultation with us we do a thorough examination of every corner of your mouth to look for even minor things like small black spots, decay, food lodgment between teeth and other oral conditions.
- You will get personalized advice: If you have gum bleeding you may be advised scaling, use of soft toothbrush, or use of mouthwash. Every advice given to you will be tailor made according to your clinical situation.
- Early detection of oral cancer: As dentists can spot the signs of oral cancer it helps with early diagnosis of the condition.
- Detection of hidden underlying problems: Full mouth clinical check up allows us to look for any tooth discolouration or gum inflammation. Full mouth radiographs that we take help us to get a view of the whole mouth in 1 single x-ray.
- To educate you about your harmful dental habits: Habits that cause damage to your teeth, gums or jaws like biting nails, chewing on ice, clenching or grinding your teeth, smoking, brushing too hard will show effects on the teeth sooner or later. It’s important to us that you understand why exactly these habits are harmful to you.
What happens if you do not get a regular dental check up?
The small cavity you have may develop into a bigger cavity which will require a more extensive treatment requiring you to spend more time at the clinic and will also increase your overall treatment cost.
If plaque that regularly forms on the tooth surface is left for more days it may develop into calculus which further leads to gum recession and loosening of teeth. A simple scaling procedure once every 6 months will limit the formation of calculus.
For certain skeletal conditions there is an ideal time for addressing the situation. Most of the conditions if treated during the growing phase can be corrected using simple braces or appliances which if left untreated is more likely to require surgical methods to correct in future.
Harmful oral habit if left unnoticed and continued leads to sensitivity of tooth, jaw pain, bleeding gums etc.
As we already know “prevention is better than cure”, a regular dental checkup will provide you with professional advice about a host of conditions including preventive dental care, the advantage of being able to detect oral cancer at an early stage and help you get rid of your harmful oral habits.
To have a professional, brighter and healthier smile on your face today, book your appointment with us today !
Dr Swetha Chakoti / About Author
Dr. Swetha exclusively practices as Dental Surgeon and smile designing.
