We are dedicated to providing comprehensive preventative dental care at Leyburn Dental, and this begins with routine check-ups. It is important for us to take a look at your teeth and gums at least twice a year, spotting and treating any issues before they can get worse to avoid more costly treatment down the line.
During your check up, we can see if your brushing routine at home needs some improvement, and give plenty of guidance on how to clean properly and protect your smile from future issues. We also offer screening for oral cancer.
At the start of your check-up, we warmly welcome you and make sure you feel relaxed in the chair. We ask how you have been since your last check up, and if you have any concerns you wish to discuss with us.
The main part of your check-up involves a full examination and assessment of your mouth, teeth and gums. We look for signs of decay, infection, gum disease and bite issues. During your appointment, we also check your lips, tongue, face, neck, and inside your cheeks and mouth for signs of oral cancer.
If we find anything that needs further attention, we discuss the best course of action and create your treatment plan, detailing expected costs. To finish, we give you some advice on the best cleaning techniques and share tips to help you keep your teeth in excellent condition at home.
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You should aim to see your dentist for a check-up twice a year. However, you may not need to see us every six months and your dentist will let you know when you need to come back for your next check-up. If you have any problems between check-ups please phone us to arrange an earlier appointment.
A dental check-up shouldn’t hurt. During your visit, we carefully check your teeth and gums for signs of decay or infection, using small and sterile tools. You may feel some discomfort if we need to scrape one of your teeth or use suction, but this is short-lived.
The number of oral cancer cases have increased in recent years, so we routinely offer screening during your dental check-up. The earlier oral cancer is detected, the more likely that any treatment will be successful. We examine all areas of your mouth, face and neck.
The symptoms of oral cancer include sore patches or ulcers that don’t heal, red or white patches, lumps, unexplained swelling and numbness on your tongue or in your mouth. You may also have a persistent blocked nose, earache, sore throat or hoarse voice. If you spot any of these symptoms between your check-up appointments, please let us know.
