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What’s so Important About a Dental Check-Up?

944335_blogDentists recommend regular routine check-ups, but why are they so important and what actually happens when you have a dental check?

The importance of dental check-ups

Check-ups are a really effective way for your dentist to keep tabs on your oral health and they ensure that any issues or problems are identified at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful. In the case of dental diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, the longer symptoms are left, the worse they get, so early intervention is always beneficial. Check-ups can also help to prevent dental health problems and they give you the chance to talk to your dentist, seek advice and ask any questions. Your dentist can help you with all kinds of things, from choosing the best toothbrush and toothpaste to giving up smoking.

Dental checks also give dentists a chance to look out for potential warning signs of oral cancer, such as red or white patches in the mouth and slow-healing mouth ulcers.

What happens when you have a check-up?

When you have a check-up, your dentist will go through a check-list and examine your teeth, gums and the soft tissue in the mouth. They will look for signs of decay, gum disease and oral cancer and ask you if you’ve had any problems, such as toothache, sensitivity or swollen gums. Your dentist will also check fillings, crowns and bridgework. Any changes or observations will be recorded in your patient notes and your dentist will give your teeth a quick clean and polish. If you need treatment, your dentist will explain what the problem is and talk to you about your treatment options.

If you don’t need any further treatment, we will book you a check-up in six months’ time. If you do need treatment, such as a filling, we will arrange an appointment for you at a suitable time.

 

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