When was your last dental checkup?

– by PirunratNathchayanonth (Yori), Client Coordinator

The basic dental care we hear about is to get our teeth checked and cleaned every 6 months. That’s more often that having your standard health check-up which is once annually. Do you follow that routine?

Oral health is like any other aspects of health that we may neglect, because ifyour teeth aren’t hurting and you can still chew – youmay not think about it, but by the time there is something significantly wrong, it could have done more damage that you would have imagined.

Toothache – that nagging pain that won’t go away, it could be sign of an infection which can lead to wisdom tooth removal or root canal treatment. Please don’t ignore the pain if it has been bothering your for a few days and over the counter pills didn’t get rid of it
Bleeding or tender gums – when you brush and floss, if you can feel that your gum is tender and bleeding, that’s a sign of having gum disease so you may want to schedule an appointment with a dentist.
Cavity – or tooth sensitivity. This usually follows drinking something hot or cold. We all have cavities, big or small, but if left untreated it can lead to needing an implant which is notfun.
Bad breath – was it an untreated decayed tooth? Or is it related to your stomach health? As our mouth is the entry point to our digestion system and bad breath can be a sign of stomach ulcer or even a kidney problem.
Cracked or chipped tooth – accidents happen and sometimes our tooth is our collateral damage. Even eating certain solid food can get your tooth cracked or chipped. If it is minor, then it could be cosmetic treatment, but any large ones will definitely need an urgent dentist appointment.

We suggest that you make a dental appointment as regular as your general health check-up to make sure that everything is as it should be, and to stop that teeny tiny cavity from being a major issue in the future.

Our partners offer various dental services and check-up including standard polishing starts at 1,200 Baht. If you don’t know where to start, give us a call or drop us a message, we’re here to help!