Like many other patients, you may try to get in and out of your dentist’s treatment chair as quickly as possible. However, their advice can benefit your oral and overall health. So, use your biannual visits to get valuable insight and recommendations from them! More specifically, here are five health factors you should share with your dentist so they can help you stay happy and healthy.
1. Your At-Home Dental Care Regimen
Do you brush twice a day? Do you often forget to floss your teeth before bed? Either way, let your dentist know! With insight into your at-home dental care regimen, they can provide helpful recommendations, like if you should switch to a desensitizing toothpaste. Remember, they aren’t there to judge; they are there to help!
2. New Medications or Supplements
Simply put, some medications and supplements can negatively impact your oral health. So, it’s important that you provide your dentist with an updated list at your biannual visits. With this information, they can take proactive measures to help reduce your risk of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other common oral health problems.
3. Digestive Issues
If you’re experiencing chronic digestive issues, the culprit may be the alignment of your bite! After all, overbites and other common bite problems can prevent you from chewing your food thoroughly, leading to indigestion and other issues in the process. Fortunately, moving your teeth and bite into proper alignment is easier than ever thanks to innovative orthodontic treatments, like Invisalign.
4. Gum Tenderness
Teeth often steal the spotlight, but your gums are just as important. If you’ve been experiencing tenderness, sensitivity, or any other abnormal symptoms, you should talk to your dentist. Oftentimes, an infection is the root of the problem. If that’s the case for you, then your dental team can intervene at the earliest possible stage, helping to preserve your oral and overall health in the process.
5. Jaw Pain
Chronic jaw pain is often the result of temporomandibular disorder (TMD), impacted wisdom teeth, and nighttime teeth grinding – all things your dentist can help with. That’s why it’s so important that you discuss it with them during your routine exam. The sooner they know about your symptoms, the sooner they can pinpoint the problem and determine the best way to address it.
About the Practice
Although every smile is unique, every smile can benefit from routine checkups and cleanings. That’s why our team at Premier Family Dental goes the extra mile to make these routine appointments easy – from using digital X-rays and welcoming dental insurance to offering appointments five days a week. If you need to get your next visit on the calendar, then get in touch with us via our website or by phone at (254) 732-0309.