Has your fear of the dentist been stopping you from going for periodic check-ups? Well, that might be keeping a few teeth and gum problems from getting diagnosed. Dev Goswami urges you to take this quiz to find out if you need to make an appointment today…
Do you suffer from painful or swollen gums which hurt every time you touch the area with your tongue?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Do you have bad breath that doesn’t improve with chewing gum or mouthwash?
a. Yes.
b. No.
When you move your tongue over your molar teeth, do you feel holes?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Do you have discoloured teeth even though you use a whitening toothpaste?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Are any of your teeth chipped or loose?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Mostly As It seems that the time you’ve spent avoiding your dentist has come back to haunt you. While there is no emergency, you should visit a dentist soon. Whether it’s dental cavities or chipped teeth, you will only find out the extent of the treatment you need after you let a dentist examine your teeth. Apart from just your dental problems, a dentist can also tell you if you have gastric problems (which most often are the reason behind bad breath) and recommend changes in your diet to deal with such problems.
Mostly Bs Right now, there are no indications that you need to visit a dentist. But even then, make it a point to go for regular checkups. Maybe because you lead a healthy lifestyle, your dental health is in excellent order and as long as you continue on this same path you won’t face the need to go to a dentist for anything other than a routine check-up.