Timely detection and treatment of dental diseases is considered a necessary and important condition for maintaining dental health. Even with careful daily oral hygiene, no one can be protected from the development of severe diseases of the teeth and gums, which a preventive examination at the dentist will help identify, because at the initial stage the disease can develop almost asymptomatically.
Experts strongly recommend undergoing a professional examination every six months, even without visible dental problems. Many people are interested in the question: Why exactly after six months? Based on numerous studies, scientists have concluded that this period is optimal for most oral diseases to begin their clinical manifestation. Therefore, they are easy to diagnose and treat because they are in the primary stage of development.
Of course, today the level of dental care is very high, which makes it possible to restore even severely damaged teeth and cope with any ailments of the oral cavity. However, it is better to prevent the disease than to treat it later in a long and tedious manner. Preventive dentistry is designed to recognize pathology in advance and eliminate it as soon as possible.
What is a dental examination?
During the examination, an experienced dentist-therapist, having the appropriate knowledge and the necessary tools, will pay attention to even the slightest changes in the oral cavity, and if pathologies are detected, he will take measures to eliminate the disease.
External inspection includes:
- the condition of the gums is assessed to determine the prognosis of possible diseases;
- determining the correct bite;
- mobility and loosening of teeth is eliminated;
- the condition of previously installed fillings is assessed;
- the enamel of the teeth is examined for caries damage;
- the integrity of dentures and crowns is checked;
- An X-ray examination may be performed (when an image of the teeth is necessary).
After the examination, the doctor makes a conclusion about the presence or absence of dental diseases, and issues recommendations regarding preventive measures or treatment.
When to take a child to the dentist - schedule of visits to the dentist for children of different ages
The birth of a child takes place in the presence of doctors. In the future, especially in the first years of the baby’s life, he and his parents will have to regularly visit various doctors, including the dentist. Unfortunately, parents pay undeservedly little attention to the health of their child’s teeth, and in the vast majority of cases, the first visit to the doctor is associated with acute pain, complications of caries, and less often - the manifestation of inflammatory diseases of the soft tissues of the oral cavity.
When to visit the dentist, what and at what age you need to pay attention.
What problems can be identified promptly during a dental examination?
If a visit to the dentist is postponed for an indefinite period, then existing problems may begin to progress, as a result of which more time, effort and money will be spent on eliminating them.
The main dental diseases that are identified during examination in the dental chair include:
- Caries. If caries forms at an early stage, it is possible to cure it in one visit to the dentist. If treatment is not carried out in a timely manner, common complications such as pulpitis and periodontitis may occur, which complicates the preservation of the tooth.
- Gingivitis. Due to the formation of tartar and plaque, this disease begins to progress, which in turn can cause periodontitis, in which inflammation of the soft tissues around the tooth occurs, the ligament of the root and bone is disrupted, and the patient may lose the tooth.
- Periodontal disease. This disease manifests itself in the gradual destruction of periodontal tissue, which can lead to the loss of healthy teeth.
As we can see, the importance of the examination cannot be underestimated; it serves as a kind of starting point for drawing up a further action plan to maintain oral health.
By signing up for a preventive examination, you will receive competent advice and find out all the answers to questions that are of concern to most patients about proper oral care:
- which brush and toothpaste is right for you;
- Are you brushing your teeth correctly?
- what additional hygiene products should be used for prevention purposes;
- how to properly use an irrigator, floss, etc.
Also, if necessary, the dentist can prescribe a number of preventive measures, such as:
- Tartar/plaque removal procedure;
- whitening;
- fluoridation;
- fissure sealing, etc.
Don’t wait until dental problems make themselves known and begin to bother you, because it is much easier to set aside time for a professional examination than to spend days, and sometimes even whole weeks, on grueling treatment.
For all ages:
- Treat visiting the dentist as an ordinary, everyday matter; Do not attach great importance to the visit, turning it into a whole event. And most importantly, don’t be nervous yourself, don’t give your children a reason to think that you’re worried about the upcoming appointment;
- Do not discuss the negative experience of visiting the dentist in front of your child, do not scold the doctors, and especially do not analyze the “unsuccessful” treatment of one of the family members;
- On the day of the reception, talk with your children about abstract topics - all preparatory work must be carried out before day “X”;
- Avoid deception by promising your child that he won’t feel anything at all, that there won’t be an injection, that the doctor will just take a look, especially if you know for sure that a single examination is not enough in your case;
- Feed your child before the appointment, even before the examination. The optimal time to eat is 1.5 hours before the visit.
How does plaque affect the health of the oral cavity?
The development of many dental diseases is associated with the appearance of plaque. Harmful bacteria and their decay products have a detrimental effect on the enamel. Over time, plaque hardens and leads to the formation of tartar, which not only causes aesthetic problems, but also destroys the enamel structure and affects the health of the gums. And constantly multiplying microbes and bacteria provoke inflammatory processes and contribute to the progression of the focus of caries development. By causing bleeding and inflammation of the gums, pathogenic bacteria can cause the loosening and subsequently even loss of completely healthy teeth.
During an examination, an experienced dentist may recommend that the patient undergo a procedure for removing tartar and plaque to improve the health of the oral cavity and improve its general condition.
Effective measures to prevent the formation of plaque and tartar include:
- thorough oral hygiene;
- regular dental examinations;
- teeth cleaning at the dentist.
For older children (from 8 years old)
By this age, few children have not visited the dentist, but for some the visit left unpleasant memories and now they never want to repeat it.
For such children, you can apply both techniques for the previous age and add new ones.
A doctor of a different gender.
If a male doctor left unpleasant memories, and the memories are associated with typically masculine qualities (strength, menacingness, big hands), then next time go to a female doctor who definitely does not possess these qualities.
If a woman left unpleasant memories, for example, because of her impatience or loud voice, then a child may be attracted to calmness and leisure in a male doctor. It is necessary to describe the advantages of one doctor as opposed to the disadvantages of the one with whom the unpleasant experience occurred. But under no circumstances should you scold the previous doctor or say that he is bad or evil. It’s just that you didn’t “get along” with him.
We transform fear into laughter.
You can ask your child to draw the doctor he didn’t like or who performed the procedure unsuccessfully. Let him draw in detail - facial expressions, hands, etc. Laugh together at how funny and not scary the doctor turned out to be, what splayed fingers and funny glasses he has, and how you definitely won’t go to such and such again.
Stories, series.
Make up a story about a doctor who helped someone in trouble. If the child is big enough and interested, you can watch modern TV series about doctors.
Focus on consequences.
In the case of an older child, it is quite possible to appeal to his common sense and logic, explaining that if a hole appears in the tooth, then it needs to be cured, otherwise it will become larger later, the pain will be worse and treatment will take a lot of time. But going to the dentist when a problem arises is inevitable and the duration of the appointment depends only on it.
A difficult case.
If the memories from a bad experience are too strong, and the child is insensitive to good stories, reasoning, or persuasion, there are only two options left: either involve a professional psychologist, or find a place where all dental procedures will be performed under general anesthesia.
And the main advice.
All listed methods of persuasion are sorted by age for convenience. Combine them, depending on your child’s individual character traits, observe him, his reaction to various types of arguments and beliefs. Maybe in some cases advice from a different age category will help.
We wish you good luck with your child's first and future dental appointments. May everything work out for you!
PS Next time we’ll talk about whether it’s worth leaving the child in the doctor’s office while waiting in the hallway, and at what age to do this.
Where can you find qualified dental specialists in Ivanteevka?
You can get professional dental care and undergo a preventive examination of the oral cavity at Sanident Dentistry, which provides a full range of services in Shchelkovo and in the urban district of Ivanteevka. We offer affordable prices and high-quality dental treatment. We have the most modern diagnostic equipment, proven painkillers, modern filling materials and instruments.
In our clinic you can undergo such hygiene procedures as: fluoridation, removal of dental plaque, AIR FLOW teeth cleaning, teeth whitening using professional preparations, complete professional oral hygiene and much more.
Entrust your health to professionals, do not allow the disease to enter the active stage of development, prevent the disease in a timely manner. Our experienced professionals are ready to help you with this.
The comprehensive dental clinic "Sanident" is located at the following addresses:
- Ivanteevka, st. Novoselki, 4 (Ivanteevka railway station);
- Shchelkovo, st. Central, 80 (railway station Voronok).
Consultation with a dentist before implantation - what will happen at the appointment and how much it costs
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Question for a specialist
Consultation before dental implantation is an important stage that all patients go through. A good implantologist will conduct a thorough examination and initial diagnosis, and also offer several treatment options. To understand how the consultation should proceed - what the dentist can (and should) ask and do, what documents you should take with you, we will describe in detail below.
Why do you need a first consultation?
A consultation on dental implantation is necessary for the doctor to assess the condition of the oral cavity, find or exclude contraindications (relative or absolute). Also, after examination and initial diagnosis, the dentist should already offer 1-2 options for implantation, and sometimes even 3-4 options. This can be a one-stage or two-stage technique, basal or zygomatic.
The doctor will also tell you whether the patient needs additional examinations from other specialists, operations to raise the bottom of the maxillary sinus (sinus lift) and bone augmentation - or whether they can be done without them. He will tell you about how recovery occurs after surgery, what medications to take, and when to come back for an appointment.
The dentist will definitely decide when and what kind of prosthesis will be placed on top of the implants. Prosthetics can be performed either after 3-6 months or directly on the day of implantation (or 3-5 days after it) - and you need to know about this in advance in order to adjust to possible dietary restrictions. Because if prosthetics[1] is delayed, then for this period you may need a removable denture attached to the gums or remaining teeth. And it is difficult for them to chew more or less solid food. If prosthetics is immediate, then, as a rule, there are no such serious restrictions.
Often, other clinic specialists are invited to the first consultation on implantation - a periodontist (treats gums), an orthopedist (places dentures), an orthodontist (corrects the bite, straightens teeth), a gnathologist (treats the jaw joints, restores their normal function), a more experienced implant surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon.
