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Check-Ups and Cleans
There are many reasons to make sure you have your regular checkups and cleans which help you avoid potentially serious issues from developing:
During pregnancy
Pregnancy can lead to several short term conditions which may cause more permanent damage to your teeth. Having your regular checkup and clean during pregnancy allows your dentist to review the potential problems that your teeth may encounter, as well as give you helpful advice on how to avoid longer term damage to your smile.
Before prolonged travel or deployment
Dental problems are never a good thing, but are even worse when you’re away from home! We recommend you have a regular checkup and clean before you leave for a long trip to prevent the need to ruin your time away with an emergency dental appointment. We can also issue letters to certify your dental health if you require one.
Before starting osteoporosis treatment
Certain medications for treatment of osteoporosis can lead to complications for dental treatment. We recommend that you have a regular checkup and clean and advise your dentist of medications you are going to commence so we can advise you on potential issues relevant to your situation.
Before orthodontic treatment
Having a regular checkup and clean before starting any orthodontic treatment is important as many common problems (such as cavities and gum disease) can worsen significantly during orthodontic treatment. Ensuring these problems are addressed before starting orthodontic treatment will ensure your teeth look as good and healthy as possible in the end!
Preventative maintenance
The best way to treat a problem is by ensuring it doesn’t show up in the first place! Having your regular checkup and cleaning with your dentist allows you to catch problems early and receive advice and treatment to prevent them from progressing further.
