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3 Essential Questions to Ask Your Makati Dentist

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Many of us view our dental trip in Makati as a stressful experience, so we get it done and over with as quickly as possible. That’s why we fail to ask the right questions to our dentist, and by doing this, we unconsciously put our dental health at risk. So it’s high time we maximize our visit and get to know our dentist by asking essential questions about your oral health.

How is My Overall Dental Health?

You may ask your dentist to perform general check up to know the condition of your oral health. This includes checking your mouth for lumps, signs of teeth grinding, and other issues in your mouth. He can also check possible side effects of the medicine you’re taking since some drugs can cause dry mouth and increase the risk of getting cavities.

Aside from these, oral hygiene is also a good indicator of other possible health concerns in the body. Diabetes, osteoporosis, and vitamin deficiency are some issues that can be detected thru the findings on your overall dental health.

What Can the Dentist Do to Improve My Dental Health?

Your Makati dentist is also a doctor, and as such, know that you can tell him if you’re experiencing pain and discomfort in your mouth. This can help him provide solution to your oral health concerns. You may also ask for procedures that he can recommend to improve your dental health such as treatment for bad breath, whitening for yellowish teeth, or night guards for teeth grinding.

How Can I Practice Good Oral Hygiene at Home

Finally, knowing what you can do at home to improve your dental health is an essential question you should ask your dentist. Sure, there are general guidelines for brushing and flossing your teeth, but nothing beats a customized guideline fit only for your own dental needs. You can ask for first aids you can do, what food should you eat & avoid, and even his expert opinion on products you are being advertised—all these can be answered by your dentist. Knowledge is power, so don’t hesitate to ask the right questions the next time you visit your dentist in Makati.

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  1. EmmanFebruary 3, 2020 at 4:52 PM

    This question - How is My Overall Dental Health? really ends my makati dentist visit.

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