If you have not been to a dentist in Rickmansworth in the last twelve months, then you will want to read further. In today’s blog post, we examine the reasons why dental authorities are at pains to encourage adults and children to visit the dentist in Rickmansworth on a regular basis.
Dental check-up appointments should not be seen as just another item to put on your to-do list. No, there are incredible benefits to regular appointments with the dentist in Rickmansworth – benefits that extend to oral, physical, mental and psychosocial health.
At Berry Lane Dental, we are a dental practice with a very modern philosophy about what we believe dental care is all about. In the old days, you would only visit the dentist to treat a problem with your teeth.
Today, we go above and beyond that. Modern-day dental care encompasses so much more than treating dental diseases, although this is still a large part of what our dentist does on a daily basis.
We have added two more layers to the fabric of dental care – preventive dentistry which is putting measures in place to avoid dental problems from developing and patient education which is to help our patients understand their own role and responsibility in maintaining their oral health.
Why dental check-ups are critical to maintaining oral health
In order for preventive dentistry to work, our dentist has to determine if there are symptoms or a problem to be concerned about. They can only do this once they have had a closer look at the condition of your teeth and gums.
It is part of a dentist’s obligatory duties to examine gums as well as teeth. In addition to swelling, pain, sensitivity and inflammation, there may be other signs that a dentist knows to look out for.
Although these symptoms forewarn of a major problem developing down the line, they are relatively easy and far cheaper to treat than when these symptoms have morphed into advanced dental diseases.
If a patient’s oral hygiene needs professional intervention, there are deep dental cleaning procedures we can use to eliminate any stubborn deposits on dental enamel such as plaque and calculus. These procedures help keep teeth and gums clean so that there is minimal chance of cavities and gum problems.
In addition to teeth and gum problems, there are other concerns that a routine dental check-up can identify. In children, these dental check-ups are vital to determine whether the child’s teeth and jaws are developing properly or whether orthodontic intervention will be needed at some point. Adults may want to be screened for oral cancers which can have fatal consequences if not detected and treated in the early stages.
Routine oral health examinations also have a surprising benefit for physical health. Our dentist can tell if a patient needs to be concerned about the health of their heart or lungs by the state of their gums. The bad bacteria that play a role in gum disease also play a role in life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, stroke and pneumonia.
Is it time you had the state of your teeth and gums examined by our dentist? Schedule a dental visit at Berry Lane Dental for complete peace of mind that your oral health is properly looked after.