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THE DENTAL CHECKUP

A regular dental checkup is the most important thing you can do for your dental health, next to brushing and flossing. Check ups are not just to check for cavities and they are not just for kids. Checkups are about

  • Stopping or preventing a dental problem before it starts.
  • And to make sure that the problems you have are not getting any worse.

Goal here is Oral health and you should work along with your dentist to achieve that goal.

HOW YOU BENEFIT

Every one needs to have regular dental checkup. The reason is simple; even if you brush and floss regularly you cannot see your mouth completely. For example there are eight things, which you CANNOT see but your dentist CAN.

  1. Fillings, crown and other restorations, which are no longer in good shape.
  2. Root cavities or the cavities, which are formed when gums pull away from teeth.
  3. Cavities around your fillings.
  4. Tiny cracks in teeth.
  5. Wisdom or other teeth that are trapped in bone/gums.
  6. Early sign of gum disease.
  7. Early signs of oral cancer.
  8. Early diagnosis of any orthodontic problem.
Target is to catch any problem as early as possible.

PARTS OF THE CHECKUP

A check-up can include some or all of the following

DENTAL AND MEDICAL HISTORY

VISUAL ORAL EXAMINATION

RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION (X-RAYS)

ADVICE

DENTAL AND MEDICAL HISTORY

Let your dentist know about any medical or dental problems which you may have.


Tell your dentist:

  • About any change in your teeth such as in colors, looseness or position.
  • If your teeth or gums are getting more sensitive to heat, cold or sweets.
  • About any change in your gums like change in colors, tenderness or bleeding when you brush or floss.
  • If your floss catches on rough edges of teeth and shreds.
  • Any changes in the skin (color, texture) inside of your mouth.
  • Any pain in your Jaw joint or any tension in your jaw muscles.
  • You should also tell your dentist if you smoke, if you have any allergy, if you are pregnant etc.

VISUAL ORAL EXAMINATION

  • Your dentist looks for gum disease, cavities, loose fillings, broken teeth, infections or signs for oral cancer.
  • Many small problems can be treated right away while other problems can be stopped before they get big.

RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION (X-RAYS)

Your dentist will take X-rays ONLY if you need them, he will see the following

  • Cavities between teeth , under the gum and around old fillings.
  • Bone loss cause by gum disease.
  • Teeth trapped in gums.
  • If there is any problem around the root of the tooth.

ADVICE

When your dentist is finished examining he/she will tell you in detail the problems their treatment and how to prevent any of them in future.