Flossing your teeth

[Lilly]

Re: Flossing your teeth

@Khalil KhaaN FaaKhta

yearly check up? isn’t that too long too wait for dental cleaning?

the norm is every six [6] months. appointment with a dental hygienist is good enuf for cleaning…the dentist sees you for a 2 minutes at the end of your cleaning session.

They do once per year but I can go to the dentist any time i want. Last month, I had pain because my wisdom tooth was growing then I booked appointments in emergency 3 times a week.Luckily, I got to see the dentist on time. My yearly check up was due but I didn’t go.Later on, when I went I was more bothered about wisdom tooth.

@stoppit

Most dentists in the UK don’t advise or advise very well on dental hygiene.

I would ask the dentist if you have tartar build up. If yes, then you need to book an appointment with a hygienist. It’s usually £35-£50 for 45 mins and be prepared, the first time can be pretty rough. It’s not a quick clean like the dentist performs.

True, they are not. Last year, the dentist cleaned my tooth and asked me to come back after 3 months. Also, told me to use Corsodyl the best mouth wash as my gum used to bleed. After three months, the dentist said your gums have improved and they look healthy. I think they cleaned the tarter that time.