Merseyside and Wirral routine dental care
Prevention of tooth loss and health problems begins with regular dental checkups. Every two years, your dentist will perform a dental examination to identify any underlying problems that may become problematic in the future (sometimes using x-rays). By doing so, a minor problem can be corrected before it becomes more difficult to treat. Convenience and cost-effectiveness go hand in hand here. The best way to prevent disease is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.
There is increasing evidence that oral health affects general health. In addition to being crucial to preventing dental problems, regular dental check-ups can also reduce the risk of chronic health problems associated with poor oral health – such as heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, Type 2 diabetes, and others.
Check-up Checklist
A general check-up with Sandstone Dental Practice will usually include the following:
- Professional examination of your jaw joints, lymph nodes, mouth, teeth and gums
- Enquiries about you, your general health and any specific dental problems you may have experienced recently
- Discussion about your lifestyle and advice on diet, alcohol, smoking and other risk factors to your oral and general health.
- Advice on good cleaning practices and ways to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy
- Diagnosis of any problems and explaining a treatment plan
- A clear explanation of any treatment you may require, the costs involved and any risk it may incur
- A mouth cancer screening, to check for early signs or pre-cancerous changes in the mouth and throat
- Advice on your next course of action and booking a return appointment