The best way to look after your teeth (and save your money!) is to have regular six monthly check-up and cleanings at the Dentist. This helps to avoid major dental treatments by finding and preventing problems at an early stage before they can progress.
Brushing, flossing, mouthrinses and diet are also an important aspect of having a healthy mouth.
General Dentistry includes:
- Patient Education
- Oral Prophylaxis (Scaling and Polishing)
- Composite Fillings (Tooth Colored)
All you need to know about how to protect your teeth :
Many people dread teeth cleanings. Between the prodding, strange noises and occasional jaw discomfort, it’s easy to understand their apprehension. But for most, a teeth cleaning is simple and painless.
Knowing exactly what is going on during the process can help ease your stress and allow you to better enjoy the minty-fresh results.
1. A physical exam
Before the actual teeth cleaning process begins, your dentist will start with a physical exam of your entire mouth.The dentist will use a small mirror to check around your teeth and gums for any signs of gingivitis(inflamed gums) or other dental conditions such as decay, missing teeth, etc. Chair side dental xrays may be recorded if necessary.
Once a thorough intraoral check up is done, your dentist will share a complete diagnosis of your oral health with you and also discuss suitable treatment options (alongwith their cost) regarding the same.
At Dr.Kapur’s Crowns and Canals Dental Pain Free Dentistry, we believe in maintaining transparency with the patients and using good communication skills, we like to involve the patient in the decision making process. Only after you have been informed about your dental issues, the treatment plan, no. of visits involved, total treatment cost,etc. the team will seek consent from you whether you wish to initiate the treatment in the same sitting or not. Any treatment needed is initiated by our team of specialists only after the patient/guardian gives consent.
2. Removing plaque and tartar
Most dental cleanings are completed within a single session of about 10-15mins. No anesthesia is generally required for the procedure. With the small mirror to guide them, the dentist uses a scaler to get rid of plaque and tartar around your gum line, as well as in between your teeth. You’ll hear scraping noise, but this is normal. The more tartar there is in your mouth, the more time they’ll need to scrape a particular spot.
Brushing and flossing stops plaque from building up and hardening into tartar. Once you have tartar, you can only have it removed at your dentist’s office. So if this is your least favorite part of the teeth cleaning process, the lesson is to brush and floss more often!
3. Follow up
Professional teeth cleanings are scheduled twice a year, while X-rays are normally done once a year. Still, depending on what your dentist observes in your mouth, they might do other exams during your visit. For children, a dentist may recommend molar sealants to help prevent cavities in hard-to-brush areas.
Whether you need any additional steps or not, the key is to keep going back to the dentist for regular teeth cleanings to prevent problems altogether. By understanding what’s going on in advance, you’ll feel more at ease — and maybe even look forward to these appointments.
You should have your teeth cleaned every six months to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Between cleanings, be sure to brush and floss regularly and using the correct technique, and try to avoid sugary snacks, which can cause bacteria to multiply.
If you have mild, early gum disease, or gingivitis, having your periodontal maintenance may be enough to prevent the disease from progressing. You will be asked to come back 3-4 times a year to ensure the procedure is effective in preventing the disease progression.
- Do I have gum disease?
- How deep are my pockets?
- Are there any signs of gum recession?
- Am I over-brushing?
- Do I grind my teeth?
- Can I see a demonstration of proper tooth brushing technique & flossing?