The Power of Prevention with Regular Dental Exams 

“There are never enough hours in a day” is a common complaint by most of us. And you can easily rattle up a list of activities consuming your precious 24 hours — family, work, friends, and cleaning, among others. The very thought of seeing a dentist — especially when there is no pain — may sound like a nightmare. But folks, sparing a few hours of your busy schedule to see a dentist may save you tons of time, costs, and pain down the road.

At Dhir Dentistry, we usually encourage our San Diego, California, patients to stick to bi-annual dental exams to ensure they maintain optimal oral health for many years to come. If there is anything that you should oppose, let it not be your oral health.

What to expect during a dental exam

At our dental office, preventative dental care is at the heart of everything we do. Dr. Sanjay Dhir believes that preventing dental problems from occurring in the first place is the most effective way to keep your oral health at its optimal best.

To walk the talk, we educate our patients about various at-home oral practices to keep their gums and teeth healthy. It doesn’t stop at that — we offer regular dental examinations to complement the excellent work you do at home. But what should you expect during a typical oral exam? A comprehensive dental exam involves:

• Inspecting teeth and gums: The dentist examines your teeth and gums to look out for signs of bite misalignment, cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. We then devise a treatment plan to eradicate these oral problems.
• Digital x-rays: Photos from x-rays will reveal dental problems not visible to the naked eye. The dentist can identify issues like bone loss, tumors, interproximal cavities, cysts, etc., and recommend advanced oral care to restore your oral health.
• Assessment of oral appliances: A qualified dentist like Dr. Sanjay Dhir can tell so much by physically inspecting your teeth and gums. The dentist can check out for signs of wear and tear for restorative appliances like fillings, crowns, bridges, among others, and advise whether maintenance or repairs are necessary.
• Oral cancer screening: During a dental exam, the dentist examines your gums, tongue, neck, and other oral structures to look out for lumps, sores, patches, and other abnormalities that indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Professional cleaning: We professionally clean your mouth to remove stubborn tartar and plaque accumulated in hard-to-reach areas.

Before you go home, we review your at-home oral care regimen and suggest techniques to improve how you clean your teeth at home. Unless you have oral problems that need further treatment, we expect to see you for another examination in the next six months.

Benefits of regular dental exams

Thinking that a regular dental exam is an inconvenience? Regular dental exams are pivotal in preventing oral pain and costly dental treatments down the road. Here are other benefits why you shouldn’t skip bi-annual dental checkups:

• Keep gum disease at bay
• Detect cavities and tooth decay before compromising the integrity of your tooth
• Lead to early detection of mouth cancer
• Routine dental exams can identify systematic diseases

If it’s time for your bi-annual dental exam, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with Dhir Dentistry in San Diego, CA, for comprehensive dental care services. Find out more about our services by dialing (858) 358-5801.

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