Why Are Routine Dental Checkups Important?
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Routine dental checkups (also referred to as dental examinations) are important because not only do they give you the peace of mind that all is well in your mouth but also help nip any potential dental problems in the bud.
Long term this not only reduces the need for longer more difficult dental procedures but will also help save you money on future dental treatments. In some cases we will recommend patients have their teeth cleaned after a checkup.
Our dentists undertake a detailed examination of your dental health including checking for cavities. This is done using a wide variety of advanced equipment. We will discuss any potential issues that we find with you. It is very important to maintain regular visits to the dentist to avoid major problems and to maintain your oral health.
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General Dental
We offer a wide range of general Dental Treatments, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic injectables, fillings & restorations at our clinic at 163 Ormond Road, Elwood.
Wisdom Teeth Removals
General tooth extractions & wisdom teeth removals to correct a problem or to prevent problems that may come up in the future. An impacted wisdom tooth or one that comes through at the wrong angle can be painful and cause infections, crowding or other dental problems if it's not treated.
A Routine checkup vs A Hygiene Appointment
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A dentist carries out a routine checkup. This appointment involves checking for cavities as well as examining the patient's overall oral health. When necessary, the dentist will refer the patient to the dental hygienist for a cleaning. We recommend having a dental checkup before your hygiene appointment.
Dental Hygiene Appointment
A dental hygiene appointment involves cleaning the teeth and gums to prevent diseases from taking hold.
Our hygienists will evaluate your oral health and focus on identifying and treating gum disease. (Dental hygienists are particularly concerned with gum health.)
After carrying out the cleaning, we will offer advice on how to improve your oral health and maintain these habits at home.
Our dental hygiene treatment is commonly referred to as scale and polish where we will professionally clean your teeth and gums, by removing the tartar and calculus from the teeth and under the gum line.
The Importance of Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually a painless and chronic problem, you may not know you have it. It is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. If plaque isn’t removed and allowed to grow, it can cause your gums to become inflamed and infected. When this happens, the gums pull away from the teeth and form deeper pockets which cause more plaque to get trapped that cannot be removed with regular brushing. If untreated, gum disease can lead to bone and tooth loss.
- Warning signs you may have gum disease include: gums that bleed easily, red/swollen/tender gums, gums that have pulled away from the teeth, persistent bad breath or taste, permanent teeth that are shifting/loosening/separating, changes in your bite, changes in the fit of appliances such as partial dentures.
- Factors that increase the risk of developing gum disease: poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetics, crowded teeth that are hard to clean, pregnancy, diabetes
- Diagnosis of gum disease is done by measuring the natural pockets around the teeth and by x-ray examination. Teeth with gum disease will have deeper gum measurements and will exhibit bone loss on the x-rays.
- Periodontal treatments depend on the type of gum disease and how severe it is. If the disease is caught early (when it is gingivitis), and no damage has been done to the supporting structures under the teeth, you may simply need a professional cleaning. We can give you tips for improving your daily oral hygiene.
- Even with these measures, some patients develop more severe periodontal disease. The first step in treating the disease usually involves a special deep cleaning called “scaling and root planing.” In this treatment, your hygienist or dentist removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of each periodontal (gum) pocket. The root surfaces of the teeth are then smoothed (or “planed”) to allow the gum tissue to heal and reattach to the teeth. This treatment is usually done in two visits, depending on your needs. Topical and local anesthetic is usually used in order to ensure your comfort during this procedure.
- Your dentist may recommend medications to help control infection and pain or to aid healing.
- Another dental visit will be scheduled within 4-6 weeks after your last scaling and root planning treatment. At this visit, your dentist or hygienist will look at your gums to see how they have healed. We will measure the periodontal pockets again. If the pockets have gotten deeper and the supporting bone is lost, more treatment may be needed. Sometimes a referral to a periodontal specialist, a periodontist, is required if the standard treatment is not successful.
- Periodontal maintenance visits will follow every 3-4 months which are cleaning appointments that help to maintain and stabilize those with gum disease. Like a regular cleaning, any plaque and tartar is removed from teeth, but increased attention will be given to cleaning deeper pockets remaining around teeth. Many people require periodontal maintenance for life. However, some people whose gum disease is mild and responds very successfully to treatment may be able to switch back to regular cleanings after their gum condition is shown to be healthy and stable.
If you’re in need of an emergency dentists in Melbourne or are simply looking for a good dentist, Melbourne residents should call eDentist today. Emergency dentistry in Bentleigh East is just one of the services we offer. Whether you’re visiting us for an emergency, as a follow up to emergency dental treatment, or you just want to see us during normal business hours, give our Melbourne dentist clinic a call.
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