Key reasons to see our dentist for a checkup

Are you delaying attending a dental checkup? Do you believe that you should only see a dental team when you are in discomfort?

Aside from simply keeping your smile whiter and healthier, there are many other reasons why dental checkups are so important.

At Walkerston Dental, our dentist Walkerston always aims to encourage regular checkups with our patients to help keep their oral and overall health in top condition.

Here, our dentist Walkerston discusses the benefits of regular dental checkups, so enjoy!

Protect your gums

Gum disease is a big issue in modern society, and our dentist Walkerston knows that the best way to prevent gum disease is to attend regular checkups.

This will allow our team to remove any plaque on your teeth that could be hard to reach, thus preventing any secondary inflammation from occurring. We can also perform a scale and polish if needed, which will remove plaque, bacteria and tartar from above and below the gumline. If we feel you need a bit more of a deep clean, we can also refer you to our hygienist. Great!

Protect your teeth

Of course, one of the other key points surrounding dental checkups involves the protection of your teeth.

Cavities can be detected, fluoride sealants can be applied and any loose restoratives, such as fillings or crowns, can be reset. All of these can prevent discomfort, degeneration of the teeth and more serious issues from occurring, like abscesses and tooth loss.

Furthermore, during a dental checkup, our team can help restore any missing teeth using dentures, bridges or even dental implants.

Protect your general health

Have you ever heard that there is a link between the condition of your teeth and your overall health? It’s not a myth!

When you book yourself in for a dental checkup, you are allowing our team to assess the condition of your mouth and remove any excessive amounts of plaque that you may have. Similarly, we can also assess for other conditions such as oral cancer, which we will talk more about later.

If you delay having your teeth looked at, you run the risk of developing gum disease, which allows plaque and other bacteria access to your bloodstream. This in turn has been linked to cancer, strokes and other serious health conditions. So, protect your health and book that checkup today!

Oral cancer screening

Whenever you attend a dental checkup with us, our team will always check for signs of oral cancer and ask about any unusual symptoms you have had.

Whilst nobody enjoys the thought of having that suspicious lump in their mouth looked at, it is important to do so as soon as possible; with the correct diagnostics and treatment, oral cancer has one of the highest recovery rates. In our team’s experience, most cases of oral lumps are benign. Nevertheless, if you have a persistent sore throat, oral ulcers that keep recurring or lumps in your mouth, please book an appointment to see our team promptly!

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.