Most patients will immediately answer, “Yes!” if we ask whether preventive dentistry is important. However, when we begin pressing a bit more, patients don’t necessarily have a solid handle on how often one should schedule an appointment. For instance, do you know whether different ages should see us as frequently? How about if you take excellent care of your teeth – do you think a preventive visit is necessary? If you’re not sure, you may wish to test your knowledge. Brushing up on your understanding of prevention can truly benefit your smile.
True-or-False Preventive Dentistry Quiz
- True or False: The best time to schedule your child’s first preventive visit is when the first permanent tooth completely develops.
- True or False: Even if you take great care of your teeth and are sure your brushing and flossing habits are on-point, you should still visit us once every six months for your preventive visit, including a dental checkup and cleaning.
- True or False: Patients suffering from periodontal disease should just see us once every six months like all other patients.
Dentistry Quiz Answer Key
- False. Waiting until your child’s permanent teeth are developing does not give us the option of guiding smile development. If this has happened, you should schedule an appointment immediately and we will be happy to begin providing treatment. However, the best time to begin scheduling your little one’s visits is when your child reaches six months of age or when the first tooth makes its appearance.
- True. Everyone needs checkups and cleanings. Even with great care, you can still experience concerns like jaw strain that you may not detect or worry about until serious damage occurs – during preventive visits, we may detect problems and offer care right away. We also need to provide a cleaning to cleanse away plaque you cannot address.
- False. We will likely suggest that you schedule preventive visits more often than other patients, so we can monitor and assist with restoring your oral health. We will suggest frequency of visits on a case-by-case basis.
ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX FAMILY DENTISTS:
Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.
