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Most dentists recommend having a cleaning and check-up every 6 months. Depending on your specific oral health needs, twice a year should suffice, unless your dentist recommends that you need to visit more often than that, especially if you have ongoing oral health problems. Even if you keep up with your oral hygiene routine and take care of your teeth, visiting the dentist is still very important because your dentist can spot issues that you cannot yourself.

One of the best parts of our job is bringing someone along their journey from not being comfortable with their oral health to a place where they’re proud of their smile. So if you don’t like aspects of your teeth or smile, just share it with us and without judging you, we will work with you to get your confidence back. It is good to see a dentist so that you can spot problems or treat them early.

We fully understand that you can be nervous due to a number of reasons, whether that’s fear of pain, previous bad experience, needle phobia, fear of loss of control or confidence in your smile.

We believe that trust is the foundation to overcome nervousness. You can build trust through sharing how you are feeling, getting to know your team, familiarizing yourselves with the environment and understanding the treatment. Getting to know the different approaches available to deal with anxiety be that a longer treatment time, relaxation techniques like music or anesthesia to avoid pain also helps.

Your dentist will check for signs of oral cancer as part of your regular dental checkups. When dentists perform a dental checkup, they’re not just examining your teeth. They evaluate the overall health of your oral cavity and scan for any abnormalities around the mouth area. They do this through a visual and tactile examination. If your dentist identifies any suspicious areas, they will work with you to determine the best next steps for your care.