If it has been quite a while since you last visited your dentist, you might be wondering what to expect during your dental check-up appointment. There’s more to a dental check-up than just an oral examination. Here’s what to expect at your next appointment at Chase Side Dental.
One of the first things you can expect during a dental check-up is a review of your medical history. Your dentist will discuss whether there are existing health concerns or changes, especially if it’s been a long time since your last visit. This is also the time to mention any medications, allergies, or changes to your general health, such as pregnancy or a new diagnosis, as these can affect your dental care.
During the oral examination, your dentist will assess the condition of your teeth, gums, and soft tissues to identify any issues that need attention. As well as a visual assessment, your dentist may check your bite, probe the gum pockets, and examine the soft tissues of your mouth. This step is crucial for stopping the dental problems from worsening over time.
If a dental problem is detected, your dentist can discuss a treatment plan for early intervention, or refer you to a specialist if necessary. Oral cancer screening is part of the physical examination, with the dentist checking the neck, cheeks, lips, tongue, and mouth for abnormalities.
A physical check alone isn’t enough to get a comprehensive view of your oral health. Dental x-rays allow your dentist to see what’s going on under your gums and teeth. They can help detect problems like bone loss or other pathologies at an early stage, so they’re easier to manage with the appropriate treatment.
We provide the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene at our practice in Enfield. Our experienced team uses a warm, friendly approach to make your dental visits pleasant and stress-free.
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We recommend visiting our clinic in Enfield for a dental check-up once every 6 months to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Your visits might need to be more or less often, though, depending on your decay, mouth cancer and gum disease risk.
No, it doesn’t.
Your dentist will discuss the available treatment options to address the issue. Depending on the problem, your dentist might begin creating a treatment plan for your succeeding visits, or recommend that you see a specialist. At Chase Side Dental, we have a root canal specialist, a gum disease specialist and an implantologist.
Yes. The dentist will also check the tongue, visible part of the throat, lips, neck palate, cheeks, and gums for signs of cancer or abnormalities. If something suspicious is detected you may be referred to a specialist for a second opinion and treatment of these lesions.
Yes. Your dentist will check if a dental problem (such as gum disease or tooth decay) is causing your breath to smell bad, and will give you the available options for treating the issue. Not all bad breath is dental, though, so your dentist may refer you on if no dental cause is found.
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