Guarding Your Smile: How A Quick Rinse Can Be Your Teeth’s Best Friend
When it comes to health and wellbeing, many people focus on diet, exercise, and regular medical check-ups, but an aspect that’s often overlooked is dental health. Looking after your teeth is not simply an effective way to preserve an attractive smile, but an important step to safeguard your wider health and emotional happiness. Regular dental check-ups play a crucial role in ensuring your teeth and gums stay in prime condition and prevent complications that can affect other aspects of your life.
In this article, we’ll explore why regular dental check-ups are important and the benefits of establishing a relationship with a private dental practice, such as New Road Dental Practice.
Early Detection And Oral Management
Regular dental examinations allow dentists to detect emerging problems, such as cavities, gum disease, and even oral cancer before they become serious. Early detection improves the management of these issues and increases the effectiveness of treatments. If you’re nervous about visiting the dentist, it’s important to remember that ignoring problems can lead to severe pain and may result in more expensive and unpleasant treatment later.
Plaque And Tartar Removal
Despite our best efforts at home, plaque and tartar can accumulate on our teeth. Professional dental cleaning is essential to remove stubborn deposits and is a highly effective and inexpensive way to prevent gum disease and reduce the likelihood of decay.
Preventing Costly Procedures
By promptly spotting and treating dental problems, you can avoid the need for more extensive and expensive procedures in future. A small filling, for example, is much cheaper and less stressful to undergo than a root canal treatment which may be necessary if a small cavity is allowed to develop. Regular dental check-ups are essential to minimise the likelihood of needing complex dental treatments and protect your finances.
Maintenance Of Dental Restorations
Fillings, crowns, and dental implants are effective ways to restore your teeth to prime condition but do require regular check-ups to ensure that they are functioning correctly. A filling, for example, does not have an infinite lifespan and may, over time, become worn or cracked; regular check-ups, however, will extend its lifespan for as long as possible so that a replacement isn’t needed until necessary.
Halitosis Prevention
Bad breath – halitosis – is often the result of poor oral hygiene and can be embarrassing and socially isolating. Regular dental visits and professional teeth cleaning help to eradicate the build-up of bacteria that causes the condition. By visiting the dentist regularly, you’ll improve your oral health and keep your breath smelling fresh.
Establishing A Relationship With Your Dentist
If you’re wondering how often you should get a dental check up, it’s important to remember that six-monthly visits are recommended and will help you to build a relationship with your dentist. A strong rapport can make visits less worrying and give you confidence that you’re receiving the best treatment options available.
Book Your First appointment Today
At New Road Dental Practice, we offer award-winning care for patients of all ages and understand that some may experience anxiety at the prospect of attending. Our professional staff will help you to feel at ease and ensure that your treatment plans are tailored to your needs and budget.
To find out more or to book your first appointment with us, please get in touch via our website or call 01527 872528 today.
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Dr. Ravi Solanki BDS Sheffield (2002) MFDS RCS (Eng) PGCME GDC No: 80945Ravi qualified in 2002 from the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Having completed his degree, he joined New Road Dental for one year, then served as a House officer and Senior House Officer in Cardiff Dental Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Birmingham Dental Hospital. His experience included working in several specialties including Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative, Paediatric, Periodontology, and conscious sedation.
Ravi is registered with the General Dental Council and is a member of the British Dental Association. He completed the prestigious Membership of the Fellowship of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2005, then returned to general practice. He is a Clinical Director of New Road Dental and works full time. His particular interests include oral surgery, dental implants, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and treating anxious patients.
Ravi is an approved Foundation Dentist Trainer with the West Midlands Deanery. This is a prestigious position where he is responsible for the training of newly qualified dentists. In 2013 he successfully completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Wolverhampton. Ravi is also a proud provider of Fastbraces® Technology.
His brother, Pritesh (Tesh), is also part of the practice. With their amazing team, they have made some improvements in the practice over the last 10 years, which means patients can now benefit from state of the art advancements in dentistry and facial aesthetics.
On the personal side, Ravi is married with 2 children – 1 boy and 1 girl. Most patients know he loves cricket and food. Ravi also swims and practices Wing Chun Kung Fu. He and his family love to travel to explore different cultures and cuisines.
Ravi says: "What I really enjoy about dentistry is the way we have changed people's lives by helping them with their confidence. The difference it makes still manages to surprise me."
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