Advice from
dentist dr. Jūlija Ustiča of the dentistry clinic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.zobufeja.lv/en/">“Zobu feja”</a>.

Despite the
fact that a person may not have specific complaints about dental health and
teeth may look in a good condition visually, regular preventive dental visits are
important for both adults and children as such visits help to maintain good
dental and gum health. Timely detection of a problem at an early stage can help
avoid a more sophisticated treatment, such as root canal treatments or even
tooth extractions. It is recommended that adults visit a dentist at least twice
a year but children three times a year if the dentist has not prescribed other
visiting times.

During a
dental check-up, the dentist will check soft tissues of the oral cavity: the
mucosa of cheeks, tongue, oral cavity floor and gum. The dentist will also assess
the buccal and upper labial frenum. The dentist will assess dental health by checking
the presence of caries, the quality of fillings and prostheses. Dental X-rays
will help to detect interdental caries, decay under old fillings or filling
defects that cannot be seen with the naked eye. The X-ray can detect dental
inflammation, assess the condition of tooth roots and their resorption level.

The
dentist dr. Jūlija Ustiča of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.zobufeja.lv/en/" title="Link: https://www.zobufeja.lv/en/">the dentistry clinic</a> “Zobu feja” points out that in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.zobufeja.lv/en/for-children/first-visit">childrens</a>’ X-ray one can see the proximity of the tooth’s
permanent germ and estimate the approximate time of the tooth change. A panoramic X-ray may also be required, which
provides total information on dental health, position and number, the condition
of periodontium, bone level, jaw and temporomandibular joint health and helps
to detect chronic and acute inflammatory processes in teeth, jaws and even
nasal cavity. In a milk bite, the panoramic X-ray allows to assess dental
compression, the number of germs, their position and distance to a milk-tooth. It
helps to timely detect the possible hypodontia or the lack of germs of the
permanent teeth thus choosing appropriate treatment tactics, as well as
planning a visit to a surgeon and/or orthodontist.

During the
check-up, the amount of plaque and tartar that has accumulated on the teeth
surfaces and in periodontal pockets will also be assessed. Plaque is a soft and
sticky mass of bacteria and their metabolic activity products. If the plaque
does not get removed in a timely manner, it calcifies and turns into tartar that
cannot be removed independently by brushing the teeth at home. In this case,
professional dental hygiene is necessary to avoid the risk of developing
gingivitis and periodontitis.

For many
non-dental diseases, symptoms may occur in the oral cavity and can be detected
with the help of a dentist, for example if there are signs of vitamin and iron
deficiency, osteoporosis, diabetes, benign and malignant growths, etc.

Following the
investigation, the dentist will provide advice on dental flossing, proper
brushing technique and choice of hygiene products. The dentist will inform
about the role of fluoride in maintaining dental health, as well as will
provide recommendations for hallitosis, xerostomia and increased tooth
sensitivity.

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