How often you should go to regular dental check up

1. What are the reasons for not delaying a regular dental exam?

1.1. Detect dental problems promptly

In fact, dental problems can still be life-threatening if the patient is not treated promptly. Regular dental examination helps early detection of dental problems with silent progression to have the most appropriate solution. Here are some dental problems that can be found with regular dental exams:

Dental examination helps to update current tooth status of oneself

Mouth cancer:

According to the American Cancer Society, men have a double risk of oral cancer than women. In which, men over 50 years old face the greatest risk. However, the disease can still be cured if detected in the early stages.

List of common manifestations of oral cancer:

• Swelling, lumps or bumps, rough spots (shaped like a crust), or signs of erosion on the lips, gums or other areas of the mouth.

• Development of white, red, or white (white and red) spots in the mouth.

• Unexplained bleeding in the mouth.

• Unexplained pain or loss of sensation in any area of ​​the face, mouth, or neck.

• Persistent sores on the face, neck or mouth bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks.

• Pain or feeling like something is stuck in the back of your throat

• Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, or moving jaw or tongue.

• Hoarseness, chronic sore throat or altered voice.

• Ear hurt.

• Can't use dentures.

• Significant weight loss.

Plaque, tartar and tooth decay: Even with good oral care, plaque can still accumulate in certain areas, especially the inside of teeth. Over the long term, these accumulated plaques will become more difficult to remove, gradually turn into tartar and cause tooth decay. Therefore, everyone needs to get tartar periodically as recommended by the dentist.

Gum disease: Gum disease is caused by plaque and tartar. Along with the breakdown of gum tissue, the disease also causes bone breakdown that holds the teeth in place. At this time, slipping of the gums or a complete fall out of the gums can be common.

1.2. Better care and protection of teeth

There are many bad habits that can have a negative impact on dental health that are often overlooked such as chewing stones, grinding teeth, brushing too hard, ... Through the results of the dental examination, the dentist will tell need to change habits as well as guide to better care and protection of teeth.

1.3. Good for overall health

The mouth is seen as the entrance of the body. Therefore, the oral status of the body has a great impact on their own health. Scientific studies have shown that oral problems, especially periodontitis, are two-way linked with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart, blood fat, ... Good oral care will help control chronic diseases and vice versa.

Not stopping there, the oral health also directly affects the fetus. Periodontitis in pregnant women can cause the baby to be born prematurely or underweight, thereby negatively affecting the child's physical and brain development in the future. Therefore, pregnant women also need to periodically examine their teeth according to the guidance of the dentist.

2. How often should I have a dental visit?

Periodic dental examination depends greatly on the quality of teeth, health as well as the dental care regime of the examiners. For people with chronic diseases related to oral health, the interval between visits may be shorter than for the average person. However, periodic dental examination is usually recommended every 6 months. This is also a good time for status updates as well as early detection of dental diseases.

Signs that need to see the dentist immediately:

• Toothache.

• Swelling or bleeding of the tongue.

• Swelling of the gums and jaw area,

• There are ulcers of the oral mucosa.

3. What does the routine dental examination include?  

4. Notes when going to dental examination

In order for the periodic dental exam to be effective, you should take the following notes:

- Clean your teeth before going to the doctor with fluoride toothpaste and floss.

- You can use more mouthwash to clean teeth more thoroughly and remove unpleasant odors.

- During the dental examination, the dentist may recommend an X-ray examination to better determine the tooth condition. However, X-rays can adversely affect the fetus. So if you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, the examiner should notify the dentist.

- Need to find a reputable and reliable dental examination address to perform the test.

CarePlus is an international standard clinic system, operated by CityClinic Vietnam Company Limited. The system is 100% foreign invested and a member of Singapore Medical Group.

Advantages when choosing to check teeth at CarePlus:

• Careful examination, clear counseling, gentle treatment.

• Use modern equipment, tools and the best medicine, ensure hygiene and sterility.

• Reasonable price and many convenient payment methods.

CarePlus dental service will bring you a shining smile and confidence

Regular dental check-ups are essential to help the examiners update their dental health the most accurately. At the same time, this action also helps the examiners detect many dangerous oral diseases early and has a better oral care regime.

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