Why is it necessary to visit your dentist regularly?

Although it’s fact-based that a twice-yearly dental check-up is essential because they help keep your gums and teeth healthy, dental visits should be scheduled based on each person’s habits, oral hygiene, and medical conditions.

WHY IS GOING TO THE DENTIST IMPORTANT?

You do need to see a dentist regularly, even though you take good care of your teeth and gums at home. There are soo many dental issues that you can’t assess your you’re your dentist will help you guide through those unseen issues. Many dental issues are not evident or painful until they are in more advanced stages, such as cavities or the early phases of gum disease. Perhaps in the early stages, the condition may be preventable and more quickly handled. Your dentist will be able to see this and find a way to save more pain for you.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO KEEP DENTIST APPOINTMENTS TO THE MINIMUM?

To keep your required dental appointments to a minimum, the best thing you can do is practice good oral hygiene. Therefore, make sure that you brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day. If, after a few years, the dentist does not notice any cavities or gingivitis, he or she may opt to prolong the time between visits for their patients. Twice a year is a great place to start when you haven’t known how often you can visit your dentist lately.
Ask your dentist at your next appointment how often they recommend that you come in. Never assume that you, on your own, should cut back on your dental appointments. Always follow the advice of your dentist. He or she would know the right timing to help you achieve your best smile on daily basis.

What precautions must be taken post surgery?

After tooth extraction or surgery, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing persists, insert another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.
- Few Hours post surgery-Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours after surgery.
- Ice massage-Use ice packs on the surgical area (side of face) for the first 48 hours; apply ice 20 minutes on and 10 minutes off.
- Medicine-For pain, use the medication prescribed to you by us.

What to eat and drink?

Drink plenty of fluids. (Do not use a straw—this creates suction in the mouth that could cause complications.)
We suggest that you do not smoke for at least 5 days after surgery.
Your diet should consist mainly of soft, easily swallowed foods and cool drinks. Avoid anything that might get stuck in your teeth, so no seeds, nuts, rice, popcorn, or similar foods.

Proper rest- Avoid strenuous activity and do not exercise for at least 3–4 days after surgery. After that, be careful: your regular caloric and fluid intake have been reduced, so you may get light-headed, dizzy, or weak.

24 hours post surgery-After the first post-operative day, use a warm salt water rinse following meals for the first week to flush out particles of food and debris that may lodge in the surgical area. (Mix ½ teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Mouthwash can be added for better taste.) must be taken post surgery?

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