A regular dental checkup Should be ideally done at least once a year but getting a checkup every six month will be more beneficial and help prevent multiple oral health-related problems.
Prevention is the key to maintaining good oral health. It is important to get regular dental checkups as it helps screen your teeth and get oral prophylaxis or cleaning done which majorly improves gum health.
A lot of people might avoid visiting the dentist regularly due to anxiety and fear but going to the dentist will in fact help you prevent major dental problems and save you a lot of time and money.
What does a regular checkup mean?
01. During a Regular dental checkup, the Dentist will evaluate your teeth and gums for any signs of cavities or infections.
02. A full mouth x-ray or multiple small X-rays will be taken to get a clear picture of what is going on inside your mouth and to screen any problems not visible otherwise.
03. Special examinations will be done for patients with dentures or implants and patients who had braces or Invisalign.
04. Oral prophylaxis or a full mouth professional dental cleaning will be done
05. All the findings of the X-rays and examinations will be reviewed and any treatment if required will be advised.
Reasons why you should visit every six months?
Prevent Tooth decay
Dentists can easily have diagnosed to tooth decay. When the cavities are small they are very easy to restore. By delaying your visit, smaller cavities will enlarge and gradually lead to root canal treatment, crowns or even, if ignored, loss of your teeth. This involves more treatment, chair side time and expenses.
Stop gum disease
Dentists can identify the first sign of gum disease before it becomes a serious condition. If left untreated it could cause pain, swelling, bone loss, shaky teeth and eventually loss of teeth.
Prevent plaque
Plaque is a sticky deposit that collects around your teeth and gum line and is full of harmful bacteria. When plaque builds up it hardens and is called tartar and birch cannot be removed by regular brushing.
This tartar causes discoloration of teeth, tooth decay, and gum problems. Visiting a dentist every six months will help maintain healthy teeth and gums and prevent such complications.
Save money
Identifying oral problems early saves a lot in costs associated with dental treatment in the long run. Regular care and maintenance of your teeth reduce the chances of you developing complicated conditions which may lead to expensive dental treatment.
Improve your smile
We at Smilex international dental Centre, Pune have many treatments available during your routine checkups that would Whiten, Brighten, Straighten and clean your teeth to give you that million-dollar smile!
Remember “A Stitch in time saves nine!”
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