Types of Dental Check-Ups And What Makes Them Important

​Some people don't see how vital oral health is and thus, takes it for granted. Here are a few reasons why you should never underestimate what is at cost when you neglect your oral health.

Dental Check-Up
The dentist will first check your health history. The check-up will include assessing of cavities, gum condition, vitamin deficiencies, plaque buildup signs, and other oral health issues. Inspections will happen on areas around your throat, neck, tongue, and head will also for any signs of inflammation, complications, or noticeable symptoms of dangerous illnesses such as cancer.

Issues that are not seen externally will need to have an X-ray. This procedure will require the patient to bite a plastic designed explicitly for X-ray purposes. The dentist will then place the machine on your cheek. The results will lead to your dentist having the appropriate inspection necessary for your jawbones, roots, and the sides of your teeth.

Types of Dental Examination

• Comprehensive Oral Examination
  It happens during a patient's initial visit to the dental clinic. The results of the check-up will then be used as a basis of the patient's oral status and health. The dentist also uses this as a general health status for the following dental examinations that the patient will have.
  
  
• Limited Oral Examination
  Also known as the oral evaluation that is problem-focused, a limited oral examination occurs during emergencies. In this type of check-up, a particular oral health issue is focused on and addressed.
  
  
• Periodic Oral Examination
  In contrast to a comprehensive oral examination, a periodic oral exam happens after your first visit. It is for those patients who already have previous records, and have had their oral health conditions diagnosed. 

Teeth Cleaning
Your teeth will have a thorough cleaning, and this includes the removal of plaque buildup and tartar that is usually found below and above the gum line. Your dentist will begin to floss in between your teeth for adequate removal of food particles clinging to your gums. A tooth polisher with abrasive paste will give your teeth that smooth and sparkling finish that will make plaque accumulation difficult.

Removing plaque is not only for oral health improvement. The surrounding bacteria can also cause bad breath, gum disease, tooth loss, cavities that will lead to an abscess, and infections. Severe gum diseases can also cause stroke, respiratory problems, diabetic issues, and coronary disease.

If you want to avoid the costs of the mentioned illnesses and diseases you might encounter because of bad oral health, then get yourself dental insurance now. Choose particular plans suited for you and save yourself from spending too much on your teeth and gums.

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