Susie Marquez Most of the time we visit a dentist when we already feel pain or when we already chipped our tooth. Sometimes, the visit comes a bit late and we find out we have a whole range of dental problems that need treatments which could be pricey and beyond our budget. If only we managed to come and see the dentist regularly, then the dentist could have evaluated, prevented or diagnosed and treated the problem when it was still small scale.
There are some dental issues that could indicate serious underlying oral diseases. When you visit a dentist, they would perform general dentistry services and might refer you to a specialist for further check-up or treatment which is not necessarily a concern for worry.
Dental Cleanings
One of the routinary general dentistry service that you could get as a preventive measure for cavities and gum diseases is dental cleaning. We are all advised to visit the dentist every six months for the routine cleaning but there is actually another type of dental cleaning that is advised and recommended for those with moderate to advanced gum diseases.
Deep dental cleaning or root scaling cleans your mouth of plaque, bacteria and tartar that goes below the gum line and tooth roots. This is done to remove bacteria that is the cause of gum diseases that is usually found hiding in hard tartar deposits on your teeth surfaces that are protected by your gums. Inform your FitzRoy dentist if you are bleeding when you brush your teeth because you might have gum problems that need deep dental cleaning.
Dental Fillings
After a dental cleaning, it is normal for the dentist to require you to get dental fillings. When you get a dental cleaning, caries or tooth cavity would be removed with a dental laser or burrs to avoid causing any more decay. Once the decay is removed, the tooth would be ready for the “filling” to restore it to its condition of being able to withstand constant biting and chewing. Materials used for dental fillings usually include alloys, resin, porcelain, etc.
Dental Cosmetic Procedures
Excellent dental health not only involves healthy gums and teeth. It also consists of dental work that enhances the appearance of our teeth, gums, and overall look of our smile. The most common types of dental cosmetic procedures that dental patients opt for comprises of tooth bleaching to keep those teeth pearly white; tooth reshaping to make sure all tooth are of the same size and shape to be more aesthetically pleasing; dental bridging or dental implants to replace any missing tooth or teeth; and dental straightening with the use of metal or clear aligners to straighten crooked teeth.
The prevailing idea regarding general dentistry is that it is a preventive dental care. Meaning we prioritize our dental health even before we feel any pain. We take care of our teeth and gums not only at our home but by also visiting the dentist regularly for check-ups and plaque and cavities removal.
