Dental Checkup
Taking care of and maintaining oral health has a great impact on the general health of the body. In addition to brushing and flossing daily, you can help keep your teeth healthy by visiting your dentist regularly.
It is recommended that everyone check their teeth at least once every six months, although your dentist may recommend more or less frequent visits depending on the condition of your teeth.
In most cases, a dental professional will check you. Not all dentists have the same method, but usually the work that is done includes the following:
The dentist uses tools to remove stains and plaque on your teeth. And then with the help of other tools, he will polish his teeth.
After cleaning your teeth, your health care professional or dentist will explain to you about the problems and risks of oral health, as well as the problems that your teeth have or will have in the future, and if necessary, the correct way to brush your teeth. Or it will teach you how to floss.
The dentist you see will examine your teeth, gums and mouth to let you know if there are any changes or signs of the disease and to treat it. For example, the presence of cavities or fractures in the teeth, gum disease or the presence of early signs of oral cancer and such problems.
Any of these problems that have been identified will be resolved by your dentist or yourself, or you will be referred to a specialist, including an orthodontist or periodontist, for a more specialized solution.
At some visits, your dentist will ask you to take an X-ray of your teeth to detect caries, gum disease, or other problems with your teeth. Because X-rays expose you to harmful radiation, it is best not to take pictures except when necessary, and when you go to a new dentist, take your previous pictures for the dentist to use.
Since the health of your teeth is directly related to the general health of your body, be sure to report any problems or discomforts you have to your dentist and let him or her know.
Things to do:
Tell your dentist any new problems that have arisen in your health since your last visit. For example, you may have diabetes or heart disease during this time, you must report this to him.
Make a list of the medications and supplements you are taking and how much to take, and be sure to show it to your dentist.
If you are afraid and anxious about your dentist or dental instruments, talk to your dentist. Rest assured he will help you with this and you will feel better and more comfortable during the checkup.
