Explains about the benefits of regular dental checkup

1. BENEFITS OF REGULAR DENTAL
CHECKUP
PRESENTED BY
Dr Gopika Sukumaran
BDS

2. • Introduction to dental check up
• Dental check up in childrens
• Dental check up in adults
ISSUE
06
DECEMBER
2018
Article explaining the
benefits of regular
dental checkup
DENTAL CARE

3. WHY A REGULAR DENTAL CHECK UP IS
NEEDED?
• A regular dental checkup is needed
• Because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
• You should have a regular dental visit at least every 6 months or as
recommended by your dental professional

4. WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR DENTAL VISIT?
• THE HEAD AND NECK EXAMINATION
Your dentist will start off by:
• Examining your face
• Examining your neck
• Checking your lymph nodes
• Checking your lower jaw joints (TMJs)

5. THE CLINICAL DENTAL EXAMINATION
• Examining the gums
• Checking for loose teeth
• Examining your tongue
• Checking your bite
• Looking for visual evidence of tooth decay
• Checking for broken teeth
• Checking for damaged fillings
• Looking for changes in the gums covering teeth
• Evaluating any dental appliance you have
• Checking the contact between your teeth
• Taking X-rays

6. THE DENTAL CLEANING
During the final part of the dental visit, your dental professional
cleans your mouth using these methods:
• Checking the cleanliness of your teeth and gums
• Removing any plaque and tartar
• Polishing your teeth
• Flossing between your teeth
• Reviewing recommended brushing and flossing techniques

7. DENTAL CHECKUP IN CHILDREN

8. • By taking children to the family dentist,
problems such as crowded, missing, and crooked teeth
as well as problems associated with diet, dental hygiene , and the jaws can be addressed.
• The earlier a dentist discovers these problems,
the less difficult and expensive the treatment becomes.
• The dentist may also recommend a mouthguard for those children
who play sport where a tooth can be damaged or knocked out

9. • Fissure sealants, which are small plastic fillings,
can be placed in deep fissures (grooves) in the tooth.
• These are placed to prevent tooth decay in these deep fissures,
which are often not easily cleaned by a toothbrush or mouthwash.
• Fissure sealants can be recommended at a dental check-up.

10. BENEFITS OF REGULAR CHECKUP
Promotes good oral health
• A dental practitioner examines your teeth and gums and takes the time to
perform
• a thorough cleaning procedure for a healthier and cleaner smile.
• Dental visits help one to uphold proper oral health standards that help
eliminate the
• risks of getting tooth decay, gum problems or bad breath.

11. Finds Oral Issues Early
• Many dental problems can be stopped or managed if identified early.
• Visiting your dentist regularly offers an opportunity to gauge your dental concerns and find
issues you didn’t know existed
• e.g. tooth cavities are detected early enough saving you lots of trouble in the long-run.
• When problems are detected early, it becomes easier to treat them before they become
a more complex issue

12. Helps Prevents Gum Disease
• Neglecting dental visits puts you at risk of gingivitis and other gum
diseases that may lead to tooth loss and other severe dental
problems.
• Accumulation of plaque and tartar on your teeth increases the
chance of developing tooth decay and gum disease.
• Regular teeth cleaning will help to remove gum-irritating plaque and
tartar that stays on teeth even after brushing.

13. Promotes Good Physical Health
• An assessment of your mouth can reveal signs and symptoms of
additional health issues that can affect your general well-being.
• Symptoms of diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, HIV/AIDS, oral cancer
and many more manifest in the mouth indicating the presence of a particular condition.
• This early diagnosis helps one to seek medical attention at the
earliest before the situation blows out of proportion.

14. Reduces the chances of heart diseases
• Recent research has linked heart problems to gum disease
that results from poor oral hygiene.
• A bacteria caused by periodontal gum disease can get into the bloodstream
and attach to the heart’s blood vessels forming blood clots that pose dangerous health risks.
• Further, plaque build-up resulting from periodontal disease can
lead to the swelling of the heart’s blood vessels.
• A regular check-up will ensure your teeth are cleaned helping to
reduce the chances of developing heart conditions.