You may have wondered why you need to go to the dentist every six months.
You should brush your teeth and tongue regularly twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash
. But all this may not be enough.
A dentist check-up is required for the diagnosis and treatment of existing problems.
RECOGNIZE AND CONTROL YOUR BAD HABITS
Many bad habits negatively affect your teeth and gum health:
✓ Improper brushing and flossing
✓ Smoking
✓ Teeth clenching and grinding
✓ Nail biting
✓ Eating very hard and sticky foods
✓ Carbonated and acidic drinks overconsumption
✓ Excessive consumption of tea and coffee
Whether you are aware of your habits or not, your dentist can check for any damage
and make recommendations about lifestyle changes to eliminate destructive habits
or can take useful measures to prevent further damage.
PREVENTION OF TOOTH DECAY
Brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay and protects oral health. But even the best tooth
brushes or the most accurate tooth brushing method cannot clean all surfaces. Tooth decay begins to form in these areas, which are often overlooked. After the formation of a cavity, it is not possible to reverse it by brushing the tooth
and filling may be necessary.
PREVENTION OF GUM DISEASES
Plaque may accumulate and tartar may form in areas that cannot be cleaned completely.
It is possible to clean tartar with a brush. It is not. Your dentist should
clean it with tools.
Tooth stones cause inflammation and recession in the gums. In advanced cases, inflammation may begin to occur in the
bone around the teeth.
Scaling cleaning performed every six months protects the health of teeth and gums and prevents bigger problems
from occurring.
NOT VISIBLE ON THE SURFACE. CHECKING THE AREAS
Dental problems are not always visible to the naked eye and are usually not noticed when they do not cause a problem such as pain.
Therefore, it is important to take x-rays during dental examinations.
Checking and removing your impacted teeth. It is important to control potential problems that may occur in the jaw bone.
CONTROL OF TONGUE AND OTHER SOFT TISSUES
Control of diseases that may occur in the soft tissues of your mouth such as tongue, cheek and palate, apart from the teeth
is important. It needs to be treated by your dentist at an early stage.
Health begins in the mouth, and small problems that you do not notice can cause diseases that will affect your entire health
. DON'T FORGET to have your regular check-ups!
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