Routine dental check-ups are beneficial for patients of all ages and ideally, you should see your dentist every 6-9 months. The importance of check-ups should not be underestimated, as they provide your dentist with an opportunity to identify changes in your mouth, pick up any potential warning signs and have a chat with you about your general health and wellbeing and find out if you’ve been having any troubles with your teeth.
Check-ups only take a few minutes and they are nothing to worry about; they are painless and there are no needles, injections or drills involved. During a check-up, your dentist will look around your mouth, check your teeth, tongue and gums and give your teeth a quick clean and polish. Any changes will be jotted down in your dental notes and your dentist will talk you through any problems and discuss further treatment if this is necessary.
Check-ups are part of the preventative approach, but if you notice symptoms, such as bleeding gums and sensitivity, or you experience toothache, you should arrange to see your dentist to get these checked out. Even if you’re recently had a dental check or you have another appointment booked within the next few months, it is advisable to schedule an appointment as soon as possible, so that your dentist can examine your mouth and check for issues. The earlier decay and gum disease are treated, the better.
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