Why you need dental check-up regularly?
Although every person today is living extremely busy, they must keep their own health as a priority. And when it comes to your health, one should never compromise on his/her oral health.
Facts about regular dental visits
Regular dental visits are important because they help to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
There are two parts to regular dental visits
- The Check Up
- The Oral Prophylaxis
During the check-up, dentist will check your overall oral health for any trouble areas.
During the oral prophylaxis dentist will remove any plaque and tartar build up and may polish your teeth to improve your gum health.
Indian Dental association recommends regular dental check up at least once in 6 months. This is to detect any dental problem at early stage and to prevent any major dental problems before it causes permanent damage to teeth and gums. A regular visit to the dentist’s clinic is a must if you do not wish to have artificial teeth or do not want to undergo any expensive dental procedures’
What you should do between dental visits?
Be sure to take care of your teeth and gums between regular dental visits. Plaque is always forming on your teeth, but you can get rid of it by brushing and flossing regularly.
Tips for oral care at home
Brush your teeth at least twice day. Be sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
Floss at least once a day to clean the areas between teeth.
Use mouth wash to help get rid of plaque bacteria. This will also help to freshen breath.
Visit your dentist regularly to know more about the importance of dental check-up.
