3 Questions to Ask Your

Dentist

1.Is my mouth

healthy?

A healthy mouth is more than a great smile...

Many researchers believe it can have an influence on other areas of your health, such as your heart.

Medications

This is a good time to review the medications you’re taking with your dentist.

Some medications cause dry mouth, which increases your chances of cavities.

Your dentist will be able to recommend specialized mouthwashes or toothpastes to help you.

Mouth Cancer

The hygienist should also do a brief check for mouth cancer.

If you have concerns about your risk for mouth cancer (particularly if you use tobacco products), please discuss this with your dentist!

Many dental problems should be treated before you have toothaches.

2.Could you

prioritize any procedures

that I need to have done?

If you haven’t had a regular dental check-up for a while...

There’s a good chance there may be a long list of things that need to be done…

From filling cavities, same day crowns and implants, to same day smile design.

Priority

Your dentist will help you prioritize the procedures to see which is most pressing.

Your dentist will also give you an idea of how long the procedures might take.

Insurance

This is also a good time to review which procedures will be covered by your insurance.

Most dental practices will be able to give you a ballpark estimate of how much something will cost.

The practice’s financial office will work with you to schedule a payment plan if services are not covered by insurance.

3.What foods

can I avoid to improve my

dental health?

While it’s no surprise that sugary snacks wreak havoc on your teeth...

Did you know that even healthy foods can cause problems?

Apples and carrots can crack fragile teeth, and citrus fruits and acidic veggies wear away enamel.

So what should you do?

Dentists are quick to point out that the benefits of these healthy foods outweigh the problems they can cause with your teeth.

Continue to eat healthy foods but be sure to brush and floss after eating them.

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