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DENTAL CHECK-UP AND ITS IMPORTANCE
  • By curie.health

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Dentist
  • Many of us are petrified of the dentist and
    therefore avoid them at all costs.
  • According to the Indian Market Research Bureau
    (IMRB), in 2009, almost 67 of Indians have never
    visited a dentist while around 87 of Indians do
    not believe in visiting one unless there is a
    problem.
  • These figures speak volumes about the existing
    ignorance of most Indians.

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Dentist
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Dentists advice
  • Dentists advice people to come for a dental visit
    every 6 months.
  • Here are some of the reasons why

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Dentists advice
  • It is vital to keep our teeth clear of plaque,
    tartar or calculus.
  • It is not always enough even if you brush twice
    daily!
  • While plaque can easily be removed at home using
    our usual tooth brush or floss, it is not
    possible to remove tartar or calculus without a
    professionals help. Plaque build up over time
    accumulates calcium from our saliva and becomes
    harder- forming the calculus or tartar. These
    require specialised dental equipment such as a
    the Ultrasonic Scaling Hand pieces' that use
    ultrasound vibrations in the range of 20-45 kHz
    and an energised jet of water. This procedure is
    called Scaling and is done only at a dental
    clinic by a dentist or a dental hygienist.
  • It is important to undergo scaling at regular
    intervals as a build up of calculus around a
    tooth can lead to gum irritation and eventually,
    bone loss and tooth mobility.

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Dentists advice
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Dentists advice
  • It is important to check for any signs of new
    dental cavities or the progression of old ones.
  • Not always does a dental cavity look like a
    cavity!
  • Sometimes, it presents as a mild sensitivity,
    pain or a discolouration of the tooth surface.
    This can be commonly missed by us especially if
    it involves the posterior teeth such as the
    Molars. However, the trained eyes of a dentist
    can easily pick this up during a dental
    examination.
  • Dental cavities should be filled immediately
    using biocompatible cements and a failure to do
    so would lead not only to pain and swelling but
    also to an ultimate loss of the tooth.

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Dentists advice
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Dentists advice
  • Check for any systemic diseases or cancer
  • Sometimes a dentist would spot an illness before
    a doctor does!
  • Dentists can easily spot a myriad of systemic
    illnesses such as diabetes, auto immune diseases
    such as Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis, immune
    system or vitamin deficiencies and even HPV or
    HIV. The signs and symptoms for some of these
    diseases manifest first in the oral cavity and
    might present as a small ulcer on the oral
    mucosa, cracked lips or an enlarged lymph node in
    your face or neck region.
  • In the event of such suspicious findings, a
    dentist will refer you to a physician for further
    tests and confirmation of diagnosis. Early
    detection commonly saves a lot of time, money and
    gives a better prognosis.

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Dentists advice
  • Similarly, head, neck and oral cancers can easily
    be detected at a very early stage by a dental
    professional.
  • According to the WHO, In India, the age
    standardized incidence rate of oral cancer is
    12.6 per 100 000 population and these cancers are
    not just caused by tobacco or alcohol and various
    other genetic factors, dental factors such as
    chronic irritation from a broken tooth, diet,
    viruses such as HPV etc.
  • Therefore, anyone has a risk of developing this
    form of cancer and early screening and treatment
    plays a key role in minimising risks and
    improving treatment outcomes.

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Dentists advice
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Dental Clinic Software
  • The above are some of the vital reasons that
    validate a visit to the dentist and if you are
    wondering which dentist to visit or how to go
    about it, Contact us at curie dental clinic
    software
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