It’s taken me a while to find such a fantastic dental practice and having moved away from the area I still travel an hour to go there. The quality of service and quality of dentistry is unrivalled. Professional, friendly staff with years of experience and qualifications. Would recommend 100%
Reem Ibrahim, Feb 2024Check Ups
Dental checkups are an important part of maintaining good oral health. This is because they can find problems before they become more serious and could cause pain or other issues. Scheduling regular dental exams is a good idea for people who want to maintain good oral health. Through dental checkups, we can determine the health of your teeth and gums and the risk for future dental problems. The dentist will use an explorer to feel for any abnormalities in the tooth.
At Hurst Farm Dental, Dentists will discuss your medical background and examines your oral health during your dental exam, talk about any medications you take, allergies, or other factors that may affect your teeth. A dental checkup is an oral exam that identifies problems with your teeth, gums, and jaw. Several reasons why it is important to visit a dentist near you for assessment include:
1. Detects Decay and Cavities
2. Prevents Gum Disease
3. Detects Early Signs of Oral Cancer
4. Control-Prevent bad habits from causing problems
5. Detects Problems using X-Rays
1. Detects Decay and Cavities +
Decay and cavities form when bacteria and other microorganisms eat sugars and carbohydrates in the mouth, which break down to produce acid. This acid reacts with the tooth enamel and can lead to cavities.
Many factors can cause decay. For example, poor oral hygiene habits, such as not brushing or flossing, can cause decay. Eating sugary foods or drinks too often can also lead to cavities because of the high sugar content in these foods. Unfortunately, decay develops with no visible symptoms until in the advanced stages. The best way to detect decay on time is by visiting a dentist for an assessment.
2. Prevents Gum Disease +
Gum disease (periodontal disease), an inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding the teeth. It can be caused by bacteria found in plaque, a sticky film made up of food particles and saliva that constantly forms on the teeth. When plaque is not removed through daily brushing and flossing, it turns into tartar. Tartar provides bacteria room to grow and produce toxins that irritate gums, leading to inflammation. Gum disease starts with gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup around teeth. Gingivitis left untreated develops into periodontitis, which leads to loss of teeth.
3. Detects Early Signs of Oral Cancer +
Oral cancer screening is a test to find oral cancer in its early stages. It looks for signs of cancer or precancerous lesions on the lips, tongue, and throat.
This may include a simple visual exam of the soft tissue to check for any apparent lesions, lumps, discolorations or other areas of concern. An oral exam alone cannot conclude whether any area is cancerous or not. If your dentist finds an unusual spot that he/she wishes to investigate further, they may refer you to an oral surgeon for a second opinion or obtain a biopsy of the area to send off to a lab for further review.
4. Control-Prevent bad habits from causing problems +
Smoking, drinking, eating a high-acid diet, or clenching or grinding your teeth can damage your dental health. Our dentist will check the oral damage caused by these habits.
5. Detects Problems using X-Rays +
A dental x-ray helps dentists diagnose problems with the teeth, mouth, or jaw undetectable with regular dental tools.
These pictures of your mouth and teeth will help your dentist diagnose any potential or existing conditions that require attention. Regular dental exams allow you to take the best possible care of your teeth and gums. Call or book an appointment with Hurst Farm Dental for more information about dental exams in Milford, and other preventive measures you can take to keep your teeth healthy.
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