Dental health checks are extremely important for good oral health. We advise our patients to attend for a check-up every 6 to 12 months, depending on oral health status. These help to keep dental health problems at bay, and also enable the dentist to spot early warning signs of oral health conditions.

What does a dental health check involve?

Dental health checks are quick and painless. They allow the dentist to examine your mouth and identify any conditions or problems. Dublin18 Dental Care near Leopardstown carry out a 13 point health check for every patient, which involves looking for signs of oral cancer, checking for decay and cavities, examining the gums, salivary glands and tongue. We will also take a look at your bite, which is the way the teeth fit together, and X-rays may also be carried out. Patient feedback is also important in discovering underlying conditions.

Why are dental health checks so important?

They allow us to monitor oral health and see if problems are getting worse or new problems have developed. If you experience symptoms and allow the condition to develop, it can be more complex and expensive to treat. And no one likes to put up with pain, swelling and soreness.

In the last decade the number of cases of oral cancer has doubled in Ireland. Regular dental checks are essential if we are to ensure cases of oral cancer are treated early, and dentists are in an ideal position to spot the early warning signs. That is why oral cancer screenings form a key part of our dental health checks.

Dental health checks also help to keep the teeth and gums looking clean and healthy. Get in contact with our team today to make an appointment.