Keys To Indentify A Best Dentist

In your first visit to the dental clinic it will be necessary, from the first moment, to collect your personal data to be able to elaborate a summarized medical-deontological history which highlights: General diseases, surgical interventions, taking medication, allergies, coagulation alterations, explorations and previous analyzes, etc. If you use an appliance it is essential that you take it to the dental clinic to be able to review it.

In the mouth there are not only cavities, think that without the saliva, muscles, articulation, tongue, etc., neither the teeth nor the chewing would be viable. Therefore, in a first review by Family Dentistry, the following is very important:

• Maxillary exploration, alterations of the maxillary-jaw joint, pain-dysfunction binomial, dental malocclusions, crowding, tightening, bruxism, etc.

• Appearance of the gums and other soft tissues of the mouth. The injuries and diseases of them are      very varied and with different prognoses.This exploration carried out by the competent professional is very important, both in a first visit and in the successive ones. Discovering a serious injury early   on is vital.

• Radiological examination when essential.

• Functional assessment of the salivary glands: Dry mouth, taking PH in saliva (acidity-alkalinity), in certain cases.

Tips to locate a good dentist

It is advisable to have a good Dentist located before an emergency occurs. You can ask friends and acquaintances if they recommend your dentist, or ask your family doctor who takes care of your dentures.

Another interesting possibility is to ask at the local professional college or at the nearest dentistry school, they are usually aware of the best techniques applied in the country and can easily recommend a good dentist specialized in the treatment you need.

Consumers Research in the United States published these questions in order to judge the professionalism of the dentist after undergoing treatment:

•  How do your teeth feel when you chew?

•  Is there any part of the dental work done that is irritating your gum?

•  Does dental floss or tongue get stuck in any part of the tooth?

•  Did the dentist spend time polishing their fillings?

•  Do you feel pain when you drink cold or hot liquids?

•  Is there any type of debris or debris in your mouth after treatment?

•  Does the dentist use a pressurized jet of water to cool the teeth while he is carving them or opening a cavity?

In summary, attention, data, exploration, diagnosis, information, advice and planning will be necessary in your first visit to the Dental clinic.

All this will help us to establish a good DIAGNOSIS and to elaborate a detailed treatment plan in which the priorities, the possible solutions and the order of application of the treatments are defined.