Do you know why Family Dental suggest getting a checkup every 6 months?
It’s because regular dental visits are very important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. In between these examinations, it’s important that you work to keep our teeth and gums clean and healthy.
What does a regular Dental Check-up include?
Dental Check-upOne part of the dental examination includes checking teeth for tooth decay. The dentist will evaluate the health of your teeth and gums. The dentist will also pay special attention to plaque and tartar. The soft plaque can harden on the teeth and irritate the gum tissue. If not treated, plaque can lead to gum disease.
The examination process:
The dentist will assess the health of your teeth and gums
- Examining the gums
- Looking for signs of gum disease
- Checking for loose teeth
- Examining your tongue
- Checking your bite
- Looking for visual evidence of tooth decay
- Checking for broken teeth
- Checking for damaged fillings
- Looking for changes in the gums covering teeth
- Evaluating any dental appliance you have
- Checking the contact between your teeth
- Taking X-rays as necessary
After the examination, the dentist will tell you about the health of your teeth and gums and then make additional recommendations. It’s important that you see your dentist every six months and that they do the routine examination. By seeing a dentist on a regular basis and following daily good oral hygiene practices at home, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Signs you may need Dental Check-up Immediately:
- Tooth Pain
- Annoying and Persistent Canker Sores
- Strong tooth sensitivity to Hot and Cold
- Swollen Gums and frequently bleeding gums
- White spots on teeth
- Constant dry mouth
- Chronic Headaches
- Changes in the Mouth/Tongue color