Dental Check-ups Ipswich

Dental Check-ups: Building the Foundation for Oral Health

For many people, visiting the dentist’s Practice is only necessary when one has a severe toothache, infection, or an injury. If you think that this is the right strategy, think again! Dentists worldwide recommend their patients visit them for dental check-ups regularly, so that they can identify underlying issues and fix them before they require extensive treatment. 

At Allen House Dental, we also recommend our patients visit us for regular dental check-ups. But why are dental checkups so important, and why does the NHS emphasise so much upon them? It is because dental check-ups at Allen House Dental are your first line of defence against a host of dental problems and diseases. 

Why do I need Dental Check-ups?

According to the NHS, a dental check-up allows your dentist to check for any underlying issues, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or dental infections, before they can permanently damage one’s oral health. Neglecting oral health issues for long durations can lead to severe complications, requiring expensive and time-consuming treatments. So, dental check-ups can help you save time, money, and inconvenience, while ensuring optimal oral and physical health. 

Another important reason for never missing a dental check-up appointment is your physical wellbeing. Did you know that your physical health is directly linked to your oral hygiene status? The harmful bacteria in plaque and tartar deposits adhering to our teeth can travel through the food or blood to other organs and cause severe, even life-threatening complications. For example, bacteria travel through the bloodstream to the heart valves and cause cardiac complications. Similarly, research has established a link between poor gum health and an increased risk of preterm or low-weight births. Regular dental check-ups help avoid these issues. 

What Happens During a Dental Check-up?

When you visit us for a scheduled dental check-up, you will be greeted and welcomed by our friendly and gentle dental team. During your check-up, we will thoroughly examine all your teeth, gums, and oral tissues for underlying problems. We will also look at the X-ray images of your teeth and identify issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. 

• Preventive Therapy – during the check-up, if we observe teeth cavities, we will provide appropriate treatment. For example, if the cavities are reversible and in the developing stages, we will provide remineralisation therapy using topical fluorides. Alternatively, if the cavities are deep, we will remove the damaged tooth structure with a suitable tooth-coloured filling material. 
• Professional Teeth Cleaning – Similarly, if we observe underlying signs of gum disease, we will perform professional teeth cleaning. The procedure involves using an ultrasonic scaler to remove plaque and tartar deposits. This helps neutralise the harmful bacteria residing in plaque and tartar and reduces the risk of gum disease. 
• Oral Hygiene and Dietary Instructions – during check-ups, our dentists and dental hygienists also provide oral hygiene instructions to the patients, such as the correct method of brushing and flossing. We will also guide patients regarding a tooth-friendly diet that helps prevent cavities and dental infections. 
• Dental Sealants – dental sealants are thin, tooth-coloured, resin-based materials used for coating the biting surfaces of the back teeth. Dental sealants help prevent cavity formation in around the deep ridges and fissures of the teeth, where there is a higher risk of food impaction. 

So, a dental check-up covers all aspects of your oral health and physical wellbeing. 

How Often Should I Have a Dental Check-Up?

At the end of your check up appointment at Allen House Dental, our dentists will suggest the next check-up date. The duration between subsequent visits depends on one’s oral hygiene status and can vary from 3 months to a year; it all depends on your oral hygiene status. Someone with perfect teeth may need to see their dentist only after a year. On the other hand, someone who is prone to gum disease and tooth decay may need to come for check-ups after every three months. Generally, the lower the risk of dental problems, the longer you can wait before your next check-up appointment. 

Dental Check-ups for Children 

At Allen House Dental, we highly stress the importance of regular dental check-ups for children. This is because good oral hygiene habits learnt during the early years go a long way in helping them maintain their pearly whites. More importantly, regular check-ups help them enjoy good oral and physical health throughout life. That is why, we recommend that paediatric dental check-ups should begin right after their first milk tooth appears. 

Remember the old saying, “prevention is better than cure?” it still holds true, at least for your dental health. 

Finding the right dental Practice for check-ups can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. If you are searching for “dental check-up near me” and are unable to find a good dentist in Ipswich, look no more! Allen House Dental Ipswich provides all general and specialist dental services at affordable rates under one roof. So, book an appointment with us today and let us take care of your dental worries. 

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