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Regular visits to your dentist do not just protect your dental health – they also helps to keep your whole body in prime condition. Victoria Road Dental Clinic in Ruislip has a firm focus on preventative dentistry, and welcomes new patients for general consultations and check-ups.
Preventative dentistry means stopping problems before they start – and treating them promptly if they do arise. Most people think they need to visit the dentist every six months, but in fact this varies from patient to patient and depends upon a number of factors, including your dental health and any conditions that may need monitoring, as well as general health conditions that affect your immune system, which can increase your chances of developing gum disease.
Depending on your clinical situation, you may need to visit your dentist for a check-up as frequently as once every three months, or as little as every two years. When you come to VRDC in Ruislip, your dentist will advise you how often you need to come in for a check-up.
Conditions such as gum disease and tooth decay often have few symptoms that are noticeable at home in the early stages. At our Ruislip dental clinic we use early decay detection techniques, such as using x-rays to check inside the teeth, to look at the roots and the jaw bone, and to check beneath existing restorations such as fillings or crowns. Teeth that look healthy on the outside can have decayed areas beneath the surface, and early detection makes this easier to treat.
Similarly, gum disease is easier to treat if your dentist spots it early. Gum disease has been linked to all manner of general health conditions, from heart disease to low birth weight in babies whose mother suffered the condition, so getting it treated promptly is vital for your general as well as dental health.
At our Ruislip dental clinic your dentist will check for mouth cancer as standard. Oral cancers can occur anywhere in the mouth and have a high ratio of deaths to diagnoses. If your dentist spots anything suspicious, you will be referred to a hospital specialist.
