The Importance Of Checkups At Abbey Road Dental
Regular dental care in St John’s Wood.
Life is busy and so, certain important things that we need to get done, sometimes fall by the wayside. For example, check-ups with your NW8 dentist are one of the things that you might put off doing. This could be because you are so busy, it could be because you are worried and have dental anxiety or it could be because you have dental pain and you worry treatment is going to be painful.
Firstly, please let us reassure you that we do everything we can to ensure your time with us is as comfortable, painless, convenient and easy as possible. We are specially trained to help people overcome dental anxiety, we have modern dental equipment that makes treatment as comfortable as possible, and we will always do our best to find you an appointment time to suit you.
Despite all this, we know you might still simply not prioritise your visit with us, which is why we wanted to share some information with you about why checkups are so important.
We Check Your Overall Health
Obviously your GP deals with your health, but we do check for signs of things like oral cancer when we perform a checkup. There are also signs of conditions like kidney problems or other problems elsewhere in the body that show symptoms with the breath and in the mouth. We are trained to look for these signs and symptoms when you have a checkup with us.
We Help Ensure Your Oral Regime Is Right
Your oral regime is specific to you, and so, regular visits to the dentist could spot signs you need a less firm toothbrush, or that you need to use a different fluoride level in your toothpaste. We might also spot signs a certain area of your teeth isn’t being brushed as it should be, or we might recommend adjusting your regime slightly. We are here to help you take care of your teeth as best as you can inbetween visits.
Plaque, Tartar & Gum Issues Can Arise
Commonly, when dental visits don’t occur, people start to see issues with their gums or plaque on their teeth. This can be for a number of reasons which we will discuss and treat when you visit us. If you don’t come for a checkup here at Abbey Road Dental, you may be ignoring symptoms like bleeding gums or tooth pain that could lead to much more elaborate and expensive dental issues in the future.
We Help With The Oral Impact Of Medical Conditions, Pregnancy Or Medication
Lots of different medical conditions, medication and pregnancy can all have an affect on your oral health. Pregnancy hormonal changes can make you more prone to gum disease, certain medications can give you dry mouth and certain medical conditions can cause dental issues too. We can help recommend solutions to any issues or symptoms caused as a result of these things, and help you deal with how they affect your oral health.
Book An Appointment With Abbey Road Dental Today
If you have missed a recent checkup, please call us on 02076241603 and we will be more than happy to get you booked in. Your checkups at our St John’s Wood dental clinic are important to prevent future issues, and to keep your smile beautiful too!