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Your general dentist is the main provider of your oral health care needs. Although regular dental appointments are always recommended, there is a lot of dental hygiene regimes that you can follow in between appointments to help you maintain the results from your last dental appointment and also ensure that your dental health is up to the mark.

Being the provider of dental health, the dentist would always want his/her patients to have a good knowledge of the procedures that takes place during appointments and other facts in general.

Here are the top 10 things your dentist would want you to know about your dental appointments.

1. Your toothbrush matters -The toothbrush helps remove particles stuck in areas of tooth thereby helping to maintain good oral health. Your toothbrush must not be used for more than 3 months. It is also advised to have toothbrushes replaced after you have recovered from any illness.

2.Not all procedures are painful -The internet always exaggerates, and that's what we want to avoid. Some people are under the impression that all dental procedures are painful, but that's not the case. One such example is the root canal procedure. Advances in technology have been transformed several procedures into pain-free ones

3. It's not a hurdle to maintain dental health -Maintaining good oral health in between appointments is easier than you think. All it requires is being able to routinely brush and floss twice a day and following a routine diet. As you come for your routine appointments, as dentists, we would help you professionally maintain your dental health.

4.What you eat, matters - It is important to have a good understanding of what food is good for your teeth and what is not. Foods such as snacks, candy, and aerated beverages could contribute to more decay and harm your teeth. It is hence advised to avoid sugary drinks as much as you can.

5. Delaying any dental appointment is a bad thing - If you are ever diagnosed with a dental condition, delaying treatment would only make things worse and implicate badly on your oral health. Hence, it is important to resolve any dental condition as soon as you've been diagnosed with one.

6. Halitosis could be a warning sign - Halitosis is also known as bad breath. If you've been a victim of bad breath for an extremely long time, there could be an underlying dental condition that may be causing it. Although you may be tempted to economically treat it with mouthwash, it is always advised to avoid self-treatment and avail professional treatment.

7. It is important to never skip routine dental appointments - As we always suggest for routine brushing and flossing, it is also important that you show up for the regular cleanings and oral health checkups. Regular checkups would help prevent cavities, oral cancer, gum disease, and other oral health conditions. 

8. Gum disease is self-destructive - Not only is gum disease the number one cause of tooth loss in adults and children, but the disease is capable of damaging the patient's overall health.

9. Oral cancer screening is a part of dental exams - Just like gum disease, oral cancer screenings are deadly too. During your routine dental check-ups with us, we would ensure to check your oral cavity for signs of lumps or lesions. The condition is treatable and hence regular dental examinations are important.

10. Ensure to brush and floss daily between dental exams - Following the mantra of routine brushing and flossing can do wonders for your oral health. Not only does it keep away plaque and tartar, but also the chances of attaining halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath. 

Dental check-ups are essential to maintaining good oral health. As dentists, we recommend that patients are well-informed about certain facts before their appointment so that it gets them more prepared. Find out more about your dental examinations by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Ayoub today.