The Stunning Benefits Of Regular Dental Checkup

 

By Dr.ayushi bora 

Regular dental check-ups are very important to keep our teeth healthy. Everyone brushes their teeth but they are not sufficient on their own. let's decode the secrets to a healthy smile.

When Should You Make Your Child's First Dental Appointment?

According to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first visit of the child to the dental clinic should occur within 6 months of the eruption of the first primary or milk teeth. As we can provide the knowledge about sequence of eruption of teeth and prevention of caries.

How Often Adults Should Visit The Dentist?

The frequency of visits  depends on patient health needs but a common suggestion is visit the dentist every 6 months or twice in a year. 

Why Do Most Indians Never Visit a Dentist ?

1. Lack of awareness - Most of the people are not educated about oral hygiene. They usually prefer neem sticks to clean their teeth.

2. Accessibility - In rural areas, there is limited access, making it more difficult to the rural people.

3. Expensiveness - Not everyone can afford the dental treatment. Though people can go to government hospitals , but the quality of treatment gets compromised. 

4. No pain , no tension - When patient feels unbearable pain then only they will visit the dentist. People usually thinks that if there is no pain so there is no need of visiting dentist.

Benefits of Regular Dental Check-ups

1. Oral Hygiene Instructions - 

Dentist can provide instructions on brushing technique and flossing technique at their home.

2. Early Detection of Caries -

The outermost surface of tooth called enamel begins to erode first due to acidic reaction caused by several microorganisms . Dentist detects the early sign of tooth decay and can help prevent tooth decay . If it is not treated early then it might fall in to category of root canal treatment ( RCT).

3. Prevent any Periodontal Problems -

Accumulation of plaque and calculus is very common due to improper brushing technique as well as consuming of sugar and sweet candies. plaque and calculus further leads to recession of gums which mean the tooth surface will be more visible.

4. Education -

Almost all youngsters have a habit of smoking. And many youngsters don't even know that smoking can cause cancer as well as periodontal problems. So dentist will educate them and if needed they will give them counselling.

5. Oral Cancer Screening -

Early detection with the help of signs like any lesion or lump in the mouth.

6. Maintaining Overall Health - 

Oral health is closely linked to overall health. Many systemic diseases like diabetes, respiratory infections , bacterial infections are associated with periodontal health.

7. Monitoring Any Habits-

Some children has habit of thumb sucking even after crossing three years of age and that will lead to proclined teeth or child will not able to close lips properly that will automatically leads to mouth breathing. And mouth breathing is again not a good habit. So dentist will instruct their parents for the same.