Top Questions To Ask Your Dentist

If your routine check-up appointment with your dentist is coming up soon, you may want to start thinking about a few questions which you can ask your dentist, or information which you really ought to pass on to them.  Your oral health is very important, and the more information your dentist has, the better they can help you to ensure your teeth and gums stay nice and healthy.

Prior to your appointment, have a think about the following issues:

• Have you experienced any sensitivity or pain in your teeth or gums since your last visit?
•  Do your gums bleed when you are brushing your teeth?
• Are you experiencing a dry mouth, does your mouth seem to not be producing saliva as it usually does?
• Have you found that your mouth tastes or smells unpleasant?
• Write down a list of any medications you are currently taking.

By informing your dentist of any of the above issues, he or she can take extra care to find out why you may be experiencing any issues.  They can also provide you with help and guidance to nip any oral health issues in the bud before they become too serious.

Following your check up, you may find you have a few questions which you would like to ask your dentist.  For example:

• Are my teeth and gums healthy, do you have any recommendations on how I can improve on my current teeth cleaning method?
• What else can I do to help me to keep my mouth healthy?
• Are there any issues which I should mention to my GP?

Your dentist should be willing to discuss any concerns that you may have, and they should also provide recommendations on how you can improve your oral health.  If you are doing everything correctly and your teeth are nice and healthy, your dentist will no doubt advise you to keep going with your current oral care routine!

Many dental practices will also have on site dental hygienists who will be able to perform procedures such as a scale and polish as and when recommended by your dentist.  The hygienist will also be able to provide you with some handy hints on how to keep your mouth in good condition.

There are a number of reputable dentists and hygienists across the UK who are able to provide an excellent service along with useful help and advice, but if you are looking for a dentist in Knowle, feel free to visit the Smile Spa.