It is recommended to have your dental checkup once in six months. 

If you observe any of the symptoms mentioned below, have your dental checkup done without any further delay.  

  • Red, swollen, tender gums     
  • Bleeding while brushing and/or flossing 
  • Receding gums which make teeth look longer 
  • Loose or separating teeth Persistent bad breath 
  • Dentures no longer fit 
  • Pus between teeth & gums 
  • A change in bite and jaw alignment 
  • Have missing teeth 
  • Teeth that are stained 
  • Have tartar on teeth 
  • Teeth is sensitive to hot,cold, sweet and sour food / liquid 
  • White or red patches any where in the mouth 
  • Mouth sore / ulcer that bleeds easily and/or does not heal
  • Pain or difficulty swallowing / speaking
  • Swelling or lumps
  • Indurations (indented areas)
  • Enlarged and/or hard lymph nodes or glands
  • Persistent earache

Even if you follow a diligent home care routine, regular checkups with a dentist is a must. Your dentist can watch for early signs of decay, gum disease, oral cancer, or other dental problems and take appropriate action. In addition, professional cleaning rids your teeth of calcified plaque, called calculus or tartar, that can build up in hard-to-reach places. Finally, your dentist can spot clues to whether oral problems are actually symptoms of other diseases in the body.

Dr Reshma Phulwar