Visit your dentist once every 6 month”, is something everyone has heard of. And yes, its actually something as important as getting health checkups done every year after the age of 50. In fact, a regular biannual dental checkup is key to a maintaining healthy teeth, gums and bone holding the teeth.  

Unless there is an issue, most people don’t give their dental health much thought.  Even if there is no tooth issue, it is always preferable to have a dental examination every six months. This aids in comprehending tiny oral issues that may be challenging to identify.  A routine dental examination is necessary to guarantee that your oral health is excellent and that there are no future oral health issues.  Aside from that, dental examinations have a number of advantages. Regular dental checkups are associated with lower rates of cavities, gum disease, and general wellness. 

What are the benefits of regular Dental checkups? 

• Your dentist can keep an eye on your oral health, the state of your teeth and gums, and any early-stage cavities with a routine examination.  Keeping an eye on this enables your dentist to treat these issues as soon as possible, before they worsen or become uncomfortable. 

• During dental checkups, the dentist can identify any abnormal eruptions or malocclusions that can be quickly addressed with braces or other orthodontic alternatives by keeping an eye on teeth, especially in younger children and teenagers. 

• Oral cancer, diabetes and many other systemic diseases can be detected earlier as early signs manifest in oral cavity. 

• A dental checkup helps in identifying dental problems in geriatric individuals and children with special needs, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to identify cavities and gum problems unless it causes them pain. 

What does a dental checkup include? 

The dental checkups usually are carried out as physical examination inside the mouth. These examinations are very extensive and includes examination of teeth, gums, tongue and other parts of oral cavity. 

Once physical examination is performed, digital full mouth X-ray, also known as OPG is performed. These X-rays can identify any lesions inside the bone and identify it there is any bone loss between the teeth and also any cavities that is between the teeth. Our center is full equipped with all kinds of digital X-rays to reduce the radiation exposure. 

How often should dental checkups be done? 

Dental checkups should be performed every six months to identify and early signs of diseases in teeth and gums healthy. 

What are the benefits of a regular dental checkup? 

Early cavities can be adequately managed, which will assist to maintain teeth healthy as any dental issues can be recognized at an early stage before moving on to the advanced stage. This would prevent additional expenses at a later stage like root canal treatments and crowns. Early detection of gum diseases can also be identified and treated. Major diseases like oral cancer and diabetes can be identified and intercepted at an early stage.  

Are dental X-rays taken for diagnostic purposes safe? 

Yes, the radiation dose is very low, but you should inform your dentist if you are pregnant or think you might be, as X-rays are not recommended unless it’s an emergency. 

At what age should a child have his or her first dental checkup? 

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends having dental checkups as early as 2 years as studies show children can develop cavities by two years of age