Why should I go to the dentist regularly?
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American Dental Association answered:At every exam, the dentist checks your mouth and neck for signs of disease. The dentist will evaluate your general health when developing a plan for your oral treatment, and refer you to a physician if needed. Your dental exam can detect early signs of disease:
- Gum disease may be associated with other health problems like diabetes and heart disease. If you have gum disease, find out and fight back!
- Your dentist has the skills to detect oral cancer early.
- Your oral health is an important part of your overall health.
- Oral health check-ups can detect tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer early.
At every exam, the dentist checks your mouth and neck for signs of disease. The dentist will evaluate your general health when developing a plan for your oral treatment, and refer you to a physician if needed. Your dental exam can detect... More -
Dr. Saul Miller answered:A complete dental examination involves many things including checking the status of the gums, teeth, any restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers, etc.), and oral mucosa of tongue, cheeks, top and bottom of mouth and back of throat. There are many problems that can develop in the mouth that don't hurt until they do, and then the treatment may be more extensive, expensive, or even too late to save a tooth or teeth. In addition, the importance of periodic evaluation of the oral mucosa is to look for lumps, bumps and other irregularities that may even be signs of disease...even cancer.
There is a saying that certainly applies to dentistry which is "Don't wait until it hurts."
A complete dental examination involves many things including checking the status of the gums, teeth, any restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers, etc.), and oral mucosa of tongue, cheeks, top and bottom of mouth and back of throat. There are many... More
