Importance of Dental Visit

Regular dental check-ups are vital in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The Indian Dental Association recommends visiting the dentist at least once in 6 months, which helps to detect and prevent Esp. Dental Caries and their associated damage to teeth!

Prevention is the hallmark of modern dentistry. Hence patient education and counselling via visual aids, Hands-on – Brushing and flossing Techniques demonstrations, and Dietary advice are rigorously followed and practiced to promote good oral hygiene and overall health!

At our clinic, preventive dentistry typically takes the form of a semi-annual examination and dental prophylaxis, known as “The Check Up.”

Reviewing and updating your general vital parameters like Blood Pressure and previous dental and medical history.

• Examination of gums and teeth for infections or cavities.
• Oral Cancer screening.
• X-Ray examination., if required
• Tobacco and smoking prevention programme

We also specialise in examinations and treatment plans for patients requiring implants, retainers, Invisalign, and night guards!

Generally, Dental problems are distinguished into two most common groups:

Tooth-related and gum related

Decay/Cavity destroys the layers of the tooth, such as enamel and dentin. when starchy/sticky food remains in between the teeth or on the surface of the teeth even after mouth rinsing, it leads to “Tooth Decay.”

“HOW IT HAPPENS”

Microorganisms like bacteria that survive in the mouth thrive on these leftover remnants. The acids generated by these bacteria destroy the tooth enamel leading to tooth decay.

Tooth decay can take place at any age.

Gum is technically known as Gingiva. Gum disease is caused by chronic/long-standing bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the tooth.

Gingivitis is a type of minor gum disease that affects only the gums. But gingivitis can lead to a more severe and destructive gum disease called Periodontitis.

Plaque is a gluey deposit that clings to your teeth and gum line containing acid-producing bacteria.

If plaque and tartar build-up, it leads to discolouration of the teeth, decay and bleeding gums.

Hence, a visit to your dentist every six months can help keep your teeth clean and healthy and prevent these complications.

Cavities are easy to fix when they are small or in the initial stages.

The smaller cavities will broaden, eventually leading to Root Canal Treatment, fixing Crowns or even losing your teeth by delaying your visit. This involves more treatment, time, and money.

Dentists can halt the initial sign of gum disease before it worsens.

It will cause pain, swelling, bone loss, shaky teeth, and eventually loss of teeth If the tooth and gum are left untreated.

The costs associated with dental treatment will be less if oral problems are identified early.

Regular care and maintenance of the teeth reduce the chances of developing severe and complicated conditions.

We have several treatment options available at our dental clinic. The routine dental check-ups would help brighten, straighten and sparkle your teeth to deliver that million-dollar smile!