DENTAL CHECK-UP AND ITS IMPORTANCE

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DENTAL CHECK-UP AND ITS IMPORTANCE

• By curie.health

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Dentist

• Many of us are petrified of the dentist and
  therefore avoid them at all costs.
• According to the Indian Market Research Bureau
  (IMRB), in 2009, almost 67 of Indians have never
  visited a dentist while around 87 of Indians do
  not believe in visiting one unless there is a
  problem.
• These figures speak volumes about the existing
  ignorance of most Indians.

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Dentist
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Dentists advice

• Dentists advice people to come for a dental visit
  every 6 months.
• Here are some of the reasons why

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Dentists advice

• It is vital to keep our teeth clear of plaque,
  tartar or calculus.
• It is not always enough even if you brush twice
  daily!
• While plaque can easily be removed at home using
  our usual tooth brush or floss, it is not
  possible to remove tartar or calculus without a
  professionals help. Plaque build up over time
  accumulates calcium from our saliva and becomes
  harder- forming the calculus or tartar. These
  require specialised dental equipment such as a
  the Ultrasonic Scaling Hand pieces' that use
  ultrasound vibrations in the range of 20-45 kHz
  and an energised jet of water. This procedure is
  called Scaling and is done only at a dental
  clinic by a dentist or a dental hygienist.
• It is important to undergo scaling at regular
  intervals as a build up of calculus around a
  tooth can lead to gum irritation and eventually,
  bone loss and tooth mobility.

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Dentists advice
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Dentists advice

• It is important to check for any signs of new
  dental cavities or the progression of old ones.
• Not always does a dental cavity look like a
  cavity!
• Sometimes, it presents as a mild sensitivity,
  pain or a discolouration of the tooth surface.
  This can be commonly missed by us especially if
  it involves the posterior teeth such as the
  Molars. However, the trained eyes of a dentist
  can easily pick this up during a dental
  examination.
• Dental cavities should be filled immediately
  using biocompatible cements and a failure to do
  so would lead not only to pain and swelling but
  also to an ultimate loss of the tooth.

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Dentists advice
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Dentists advice

• Check for any systemic diseases or cancer
• Sometimes a dentist would spot an illness before
  a doctor does!
• Dentists can easily spot a myriad of systemic
  illnesses such as diabetes, auto immune diseases
  such as Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis, immune
  system or vitamin deficiencies and even HPV or
  HIV. The signs and symptoms for some of these
  diseases manifest first in the oral cavity and
  might present as a small ulcer on the oral
  mucosa, cracked lips or an enlarged lymph node in
  your face or neck region.
• In the event of such suspicious findings, a
  dentist will refer you to a physician for further
  tests and confirmation of diagnosis. Early
  detection commonly saves a lot of time, money and
  gives a better prognosis.

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Dentists advice

• Similarly, head, neck and oral cancers can easily
  be detected at a very early stage by a dental
  professional.
• According to the WHO, In India, the age
  standardized incidence rate of oral cancer is
  12.6 per 100 000 population and these cancers are
  not just caused by tobacco or alcohol and various
  other genetic factors, dental factors such as
  chronic irritation from a broken tooth, diet,
  viruses such as HPV etc.
• Therefore, anyone has a risk of developing this
  form of cancer and early screening and treatment
  plays a key role in minimising risks and
  improving treatment outcomes.

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Dentists advice
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• The above are some of the vital reasons that
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