Everyone has long known that a professional dentist must be visited several times a year. Many have taught themselves to abide by this rule. However, not everyone is still ready for an open dialogue with a specialist. Let’s see why we came up with a preliminary consultation. Right. Consultations are designed to ask the dentist the very questions you don’t know the answers to.
Dentist, chief physician of the Clinic of Dr. Shipkov.
Hard choice. The most popular question is: “How to choose a good dental clinic correctly?” Today, there are many clinics on the market with completely different pricing policies and different levels. They differ among themselves in many ways. However, the most important difference is the skill level of the specialists. Everybody undergoes basic training at the institute, but only a few doctors continue to study and develop professionally and further. Therefore, in high-level clinics, specialists constantly attend courses that significantly improve their qualifications. The doctor should have not only experience, but also positive feedback about his work.
You definitely need to stop your attention on clinic equipment… It must be new and modern. Please note that the clinic has a tomograph, a separate sterile unit, etc. Such equipment speaks of the seriousness and modernity of the clinic.
Don’t forget to pay attention to legal parties… All patients need a guarantee of services, so the clinic is obliged to provide them. Do not dismiss it and pay due attention to this aspect. Otherwise, in the event of an emergency situation, you will not be able to protect yourself properly. Ideally, the doctor should provide you with a financial treatment plan during the consultation and answer all your questions.
For more confidence, pay attention to clinic website, her social media profiles, ask friends and acquaintances for advice. The familiarity method sometimes works great.
Wisdom tooth is cut: remove or leave? This question often worries patients who still cannot get to the dental clinic. If a tooth is cut correctly, does not cause any particular inconvenience, does not displace other teeth, then there is no need to rush to get rid of it. If you are uncomfortable, the gums are inflamed and the tooth has caused a lot of trouble, then the best solution would be to get rid of this problem.
Hygiene course. Many are interested in how often it is necessary to carry out professional oral hygiene. Professional dentists advise cleaning 2-3 times a year. Don’t forget that everything is very individual. There are many factors that affect the health of the oral cavity. For example, unhealthy diet or bad habits. Professional cleaning includes not only removing plaque and deposits, but also identifying areas affected by caries. After professional cleaning, the doctor will help you choose your personal hygiene products.
Future mothers. Many people worry that teeth cannot be treated during pregnancy. This is actually a myth. It is not recommended to endure a toothache, as it is a great stress not only for the mother, but also for the baby. Therefore, a visit to the dentist during pregnancy should not be postponed. Otherwise, hidden foci of infection can lead to complications. During pregnancy, pulpitis, caries, and gum disease can be treated. However, teeth whitening is not recommended. Tooth treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia. X-rays and general anesthesia are contraindicated. Any type of prosthesis is allowed during pregnancy. But if the case suffers, then it is better to leave this procedure and do prosthetics after pregnancy.
The best in everything… How to choose the right toothbrush? In stores, from the variety and abundance of toothbrushes, eyes simply run up. It is best to contact your dentist with this question. He will help you choose the perfect brush for you based on your individual characteristics of your oral cavity.
There are three types of toothbrushes: hard, medium and soft. The hard brush is suitable for those with strong and healthy teeth. The soft brush is usually chosen by people with increased tooth sensitivity. A medium-hard toothbrush is suitable for almost everyone. To date, electric and ultrasonic toothbrushes have proven themselves well on the market. Their efficiency is several times higher than that of conventional brushes. Therefore, the price for ultrasonic and electric brushes is fully consistent with the quality.
These are just some of the questions that patients usually want to ask dentists. Therefore, pre-treatment consultation is imperative. In order not to forget what exactly you wanted to ask a specialist, use a little trick. Before the consultation, write down all the questions that interest you on a piece of paper. Then the probability that you forget to clarify something important will tend to zero.