General Dentistry Dubai | 5 May 2021
Regular visits to your general dentist are pivotal to ensuring your mouth, teeth and gums remain healthy. However, it’s estimated over a quarter of adults in the UAE only visit their dentist when a problem arises. Why do so many people put off visiting their dentist? It’s not uncommon to be nervous or anxious when visiting the dentist. Many people are also concerned about the financial aspect of treatment and regular checkups.
However, you wouldn’t be alone if the reason you do not visit your general dentist is due to a misunderstanding of how important check-ups are, what they cover and aim to achieve. In this post, we will discuss what general dentistry is and why it is so important to have routine examinations.
General dentistry covers a range of treatment options and procedures fundamental to protecting and maintaining a good standard of oral health. Treatments are in place to keep your mouth, gums, and teeth healthy and free of pain.
Routine examinations
A routine examination is at the centre of creating your personal dental plan. It allows your general dentist to clearly define what treatment is necessary for your continued oral health. Sometimes referred to as a “dental check-up”, a routine examination will provide a thorough inspection of the tissues of your head and neck, jaw joints, mouth, teeth, and gums. Identifying any underlying oral health problems such as disease, tooth decay, and cancer. Most routine examinations will not only involve your general dentist physically looking at your mouth but will also take pictures using X-rays to further evaluate your oral health. This is to check how your teeth line up when you bite, check for cavities, check the positioning of all your teeth and jaw, and check for any abnormalities including bone loss. X-rays will provide a more in-depth look at your situation.
Restorative treatment
Restorative treatment is the term given to treatment which aims to restore broken or damaged teeth to a healthier and more functional state, bringing back your smile and preventing further oral health complications.
Preventive treatment
Preventive treatment is there to help you look after your oral health and prevent diseases before they arise or become too problematic.
Cosmetic treatments
LCAS can offer cosmetic treatments to improve the aesthetics of your smile.
A general rule of thumb is at least twice a year or every 6 months. However, this is not the case for everyone. During your routine examination, your dentist will tell you how often they would like to see you depending on your individual circumstances. It is always important to see a dentist if you have a damaged tooth or persistent pain.
At LCAS, we provide preventative and general dentistry services to families throughout Dubai. As a general dentist, we have numerous ways to prevent health problems and to treat them quickly if they occur. Dr. Matteo Bignamini, General & Cosmetic Dentist DDS (Italy) is an Italian dentist with over 17 years of private practice experience in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry.