Dental check-up

Dental check-up

The time between check-ups can vary from 3 months to 18 months depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are and your risk of future problems ,but generally you may assume that your dental check-up is every six months.

Your dentist is the one to suggest when is your next check-up based on how good your oral health is.

Why do we need a dental check-up?

A check-up allows dentist to see if you have dental problems and helps you keep your mouth healthy. Leaving problems untreated could make them more complicated to treat , so it’s best to deal with problems early and as early as possible, or even prevent them altogether.

What happens during a dental check-up?

During check-up, your dentist :

• Examine teeth, gums and mouth.
• Enquire about your general health and any problems you’ve had with your teeth, mouth or gums since your last visit.
• May suggest and give you advice on, your diet, smoking and alcohol use, and teeth-cleaning habits.
• Set up with you a date for your next visit.

How often should be the dental check-up?

Generally, the lower the risk of dental problems, the longer is the next check-up. People with good oral health will need to attend only once every 12 to 24 months, but people with more problems will need check-ups more often

 Dental treatments?

If you have problems with your teeth on check-ups, your dentist will suggest you to make an earlier appointment to treat the particular problem. Remember that checkups without doing the suggested treatment is of no use. I remember one of my patients who came for his regular check up and I suggested him 3 fillings ,and at the end of the session he told me that he will come back for his next check up in 6 months??!!!