Dental examination and consultation is usually one of the first steps when you meet with a dentist.
Visits to the dentist are very important and should be regular. The importance of regular visits to the dentist cannot be overemphasized, they make for the great set of teeth you desire. A dental visit should also be included in antenatal care.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The dentist will introduce himself or herself to you and explain whatever needs to be done.
You will be asked questions about your personal bio data, purpose for visiting the clinic, medical history, family history, medications you might be using, social habits and allergies. A quick general physical examination is done followed by a mouth examination. The findings from the examination will help the dentist decide on a treatment option to pick if needed.
POST-CONSULTATION CHECKLIST
- If you are not clear on anything, ask your dentist. You have a right to know all about your treatment.
- You may be requested to run some tests, do the tests as prescribed.
- Ensure you have an appointment date booked for your next appointment.
- Call the clinic directly if you have any questions.
- See the dentist every six months even if you have no complaints or discomfort.
FAQ
The dentist usually has an appropriate reason for asking you any question. The questions are asked in order to provide the best dental care suitable to you.
You can be rest assured of our professionalism at Schubbs Dental Clinics.
Ask your dentist for clarification if you have any doubt.
Your cooperation with the dentist will help him or her make the right diagnosis and aid the decision on the best course of treatment. It is better for you to allow your dentist have the full picture, it helps the diagnosis and treatment process.
The dentist is under a rule of confidentiality, he may need some really personal information to help plan the best treatment but he is required to treat the information as confidential.
Your dentist may ask some questions that do not seem directly related to the teeth. It is important to know that the teeth do not stand alone, they are connected to other organs of the body.
Systemic diseases can affect the mouth region and mouth diseases can affect the entire body and the mind. A number of systemic diseases manifest in the mouth and can even be detected for the first time through a mouth examination.
