We are passionate about our patients being mindful of their oral health. Your mouth often gives you a sign that you are experiencing a problem with your oral health. We see most of our patients only two or three times a year, so it’s important for them to regularly check their mouths for signs of a problem. Here are three common problems we see in patients:
We are happy to treat your entire family for all of their oral health needs. When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been over six months, you are due for a visit. We recommend that our adult patients visit our office for a routine appointment every four to six months, depending on the state of their oral health and any dental conditions they have. Our teen and youth patients should visit every six months.
Do you have any travel plans this summer or early in the fall? We love hearing about the special places you visit with your family and friends. Although traveling is exciting, it’s important to plan for your oral health and continue to care for your teeth and gums while you are away. You might be surprised at the damage you can cause to your oral health if you do not plan well enough before you travel. Read on to learn more.
Are you or someone you know currently pregnant or planning to start a family in the near future? Pregnancy is a busy time. In addition to all the preparation that takes place in your home, there are also a number of doctor appointments that are needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. Not only does your body change during pregnancy, but your mouth can change as well. Hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Here are some helpful tips for each stage of your pregnancy.
One of our goals is for our patients to have optimal oral health. This can be accomplished when patients visit our office regularly for routine dental care and properly care for their teeth between visits. There are some habits that can cause complications with your oral health. These habits may not be currently causing a problem. Eventually, however, you will see a negative impact on your teeth and oral health. Read on to learn more.
Do you find yourself cringing when you eat foods that are extremely hot or cold? If so, you may be experiencing issues with tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is not uncommon, and most people experience it at some point. If you experience tooth sensitivity regularly, it can be an indication that you have a problem with your oral health.
At Chichetti & Patel Dental Wellness, we are passionate about oral health. This is one of the reasons we recommend staying up to date with your routine oral hygiene examinations. During these appointments, we do more than just clean your teeth. We also thoroughly inspect them for signs of decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Any of these issues can have serious and lasting effects if not diagnosed and treated in a timely fashion. Approximately more than 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Oral cancer can be located anywhere in the mouth, including the tongue, lips, cheeks, gums, and throat. The good news is that oral cancer is quite treatable.
At Chichetti & Patel Dental Wellness, we are passionate about helping our patients with their overall health and wellness. This is why we stress the importance of regular oral hygiene examination visits in our office for you and your family. Even if you clean your teeth perfectly and are passionate about your oral hygiene, routine visits are still necessary. During these appointments, we not only thoroughly clean the teeth and remove any lingering plaque and bacteria, but we also inspect for any signs of decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.