Don’t neglect it and you won’t regret it!
This era of modernization has made people aware of many things that were neglected in the past. One of them is visiting dental clinics regularly for routine dental exams and check-ups because people are now aware that a healthy lifestyle depends on a healthy oral environment.
Why are routine dental exams and check-ups necessary?
To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to get routine dental check-ups done; they are crucial for preventive care. No person can look inside their mouths, right? That is why you need to visit a dentist so that they can do a thorough routine dental exam and check for any decay or disease in the oral cavity. People realize that neglecting oral health can adversely affect their health and wealth because extensive damage to the oral tissues will be heavy on the pocket.
Usually, dental camps are organized to raise awareness and offer free routine dental exams to make people realize its importance. Due to this pandemic, many dentists have started e-camps so that even though people cannot visit the dental clinic, they can still learn how to maintain healthy oral hygiene at home until they see a dentist.
Why do people not get dental exams and check-ups on time?
Even though people are aware of the consequences of not getting routine dental exams done, they still fear visiting a dentist (dentophobia). The mention of a dental clinic can trigger anxiety in such people, while their oral problems worsen, giving birth to several new dental problems.
Dental anxiety and fear is a serious issue. Patients suffering from it have to be counseled by their dentist in a calm and composed manner. For example, counsel such patients to visit the clinic as early as possible so that the dental clinic will be less crowded and less busy. Dentists make sure they answer all queries of the patient in detail and satisfy them. Dr. Shoaib Durrani at Durrani’s Dental Clinic has made it his motto to first compassionately and empathetically address his patient’s fears and dental problems, inform the patient about sedation dentistry and how the treatment can be made painless and stress-free after administering local anesthesia and giving patients pre-treatment anxiety-reducing drugs (anxiolytics) if needed.
The best dentist’s quality is always to satisfy the patient and help them understand the importance of routine dental exams.
What happens if you do not get routine dental check-ups?
Not visiting the dental clinic routinely and getting routine dental exams done can lead to many dental problems such as;
- Tooth decay.
- Toothache.
- Gum diseases such as bleeding gums, sore and swollen gums.
- Bad breath/halitosis.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Tooth infections leading to mouth sores.
- Dry mouth.
- Tongue-related problems.
How often do I need routine dental exams and check-ups?
It is highly recommended to visit a dental clinic and get routine dental exams and check-ups done every six months. But if you have terrible hygiene and your mouth is full of dental issues, then you may need to visit the dentist every three months so that they can keep a check on your dental health progression and treat you accordingly.
Can routine dental exams cause dental anxiety?
Regular visits to a dental clinic and routine dental exams can trigger dental anxiety in many patients. Though not in the first visit, they may start fearing the next visit for a dental check-up. It may be due to several factors like fear of a white coat, fear of dental instruments, fear of injections, fear of pain, fear of blood. Any of these can stress them out, and they can shut themselves out from ever visiting a dental clinic. Hence dental anxiety has to be treated also.
What happens on the first visit for a routine dental exam?
When you visit a dentist for the first time, the routine dental exam involves the general but thorough examination of the oral cavity, the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, palate, and cheeks. The dentist might ask you to get the cleaning of the teeth (scaling and polishing) done on the first visit as people usually have plaque, calculus, and stains accumulated on the surface of the teeth when they visit the dentist. Otherwise, only dental check-ups and counseling of the patient is done in the first visit, then only the dentist briefs the patient about their dental health issues and if they might be needing any dental treatment.
On the first visit, you can ask the dentist anything you want because they will be doing the same thing. A right dentist will always take a detailed medical and dental history of the patient to plan the treatments accordingly because co-morbid diseases such as diabetes and blood pressure issues (hypertension) have to be managed during the treatment, and consent from the general physician of the patient might also be needed.
Is routine dental check-up painful?
No. Visiting a dentist regularly ensures that your dental health is kept in check and any potential problems that might happen are proactively treated before they become a painful problem. It will comprise of a clinical exam and some digital radiographs. These are all painless activities since they are largely observatory or investigatory.
When people say it is never too late, trust me, it can’t be applied in dentistry. Because the more you delay dental treatment, the more painful, uncomfortable, and costly it gets. It is always best to get your dental check-ups on time to have excellent oral hygiene and a healthy lifestyle. For the best dental care, call us at +92-21-37227441 and book an appointment with us at Durrani’s Dental Clinic because we make you aware of the best possible dental care!
