routine dental checkup
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WHY DO WE NEED ROUTINE
DENTAL CHECKUPS..?
WHY YOU ARE GETTING LATE WHEN ROUTINE DENTAL CHECKUPS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ..?
CLINICAL DENTAL CHECKUPExamining the gums
Looking for signs of gum diseaseChecking for loose teethLooking at the tissues inside mouthExamining your tongueChecking for broken teethChecking for damaged fillingsLooking for changes in the gums covering teethEvaluating any dental appliance you have
ORAL PROPHYLAXIS● Your hygienist can look for teeth
that have a larger buildup of dental tartar and show you areas that need improvement in your oral hygiene regimen.
● Prophylaxis helps remove some stains from your teeth.
● Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease and gingivitis.
SCALING AND POLISHINGScaling helps in removal of plaque,
stains and tartar that gets accumulated in the teeth over time. Plaque harbors bacteria in your teeth and gums. This leads to gum disease and cavities.polishing is to make it difficult for plaque to accumulate on the tooth surface area.One should do the routine scaling and polishing every six months.
FULL MOUTH X RAY EVALUATION
We use radiographs
● To find hidden dental structures
● To find malignant or benign masses
● To find bone loss
● To find cavities.
