Frequently Asked Questions
When should I visit a dentist?
You need to visit your dentist every 6 months for regular checkup and cleaning/scaling of teeth or when you feel the first sign of any sort of pain , irritation or discomfort in teeth , gums or surrounding tissues in mouth.
How often should I consult a dentist?
Even if you regularly brush and floss, you have to visit your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleaning of teeth.
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
You have to bring all your previous reports and records of teeth or any other health ailments or medication taken.
What happens at first dentist appointment?
At your first appointment, a thorough dental checkup up and consultation about the treatment required if any is done and future dental health goals of the patient is discussed.
How long will my first appointment last?
Your first appointment may take approximately 30 minutes which covers a thorough dental checkup and consultation regarding the treatment required and dental health improvements.
How Often Should I Get a Dental Checkup?
For early intervention of any upcoming dental problems, you have to visit your dentist every 6 months, even if you brush and floss regularly. Also regular checkup’s prolong the life of crowns bridges, implants and prosthesis.
What are common dental problems?
- Plaque and calculus
- Bad breath or halitosis
- Bleeding gums
- Cavities
- Missing teeth
- Malalignment or spacing of teeth
- Wisdom tooth pain ( third molar pain)
What are the signs of poor oral hygiene?
- lots of plaque or calculus deposits
- Bleeding gums
- Bleeding gums
- Bad breath or halitosis
- Multiple cavities
- Missing teeth