To many, a dental checkup is simply to see if any fillings are required and to check the general health of your teeth… However, there is far more to these checkups and their importance can not be over-stated!
A regular checkup will look at the following:
1. Check for mouth cancer.
This is one of the most important things your dentist will do at every check-up. Dentists will do an examination for signs of mouth cancer, as well as head and neck cancer.
2. Dental hygiene advice.
Dental hygienists are mainly concerned with ‘preventive’ dental health and treating gum disease – showing you correct home care and helping you to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
3. They can catch things early or prevent them from happening.
With just a mirror you can see how your teeth are looking but underneath your gums a lot can be going on without you even realising it.
When was the last dental checkup you attended?
