Are you wondering if and when you should see your dentist? At Eastbridge Dental Care in Waterloo, ON, our dentists, Dr. Jafarpour and Dr. Krebs, encourage routine in-office care and also a prompt dental visit whenever you have a pressing concern or question. They'll deliver the latest technologies and comforting chair side care when you need us most.
Reasons to see your dentist in Waterloo, ON
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental exams and professional cleanings every six months for children, teens and adults of all ages. This preventive care, which may include fluoride treatments and plastic sealants, reduces tooth decay and other oral health issues and keeps your smile bright and shining for years.
Your dentist also performs important assessments such as looking for oral cancer, a deadly malady which impacts thousands of Canadians each year, says the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network. As such, the foremost reason you should visit your dentist in Waterloo, ON, is that it's time for your check-up.
Other reasons for a dental visit include:
- Dental or gingival pain A throbbing toothache, sore gums or even mild dental sensitivity to heat or cold signal trouble. Decay, abscess, or developing gum problems require immediate attention.
- A lost or broken tooth, cracked filling or damaged denture An avulsed tooth may be saved if replanted by Dr. Jafarpour or Dr. Krebs within an hour of injury. Plus, any damage to existing restorations or tooth replacements will worsen if not addressed right away.
- A mouth sore or lump which will not resolve These may indicate infection, cancer or systemic disease.
- Pregnancy or serious health problem The hormones associated with pregnancy can make you more prone to periodontal disease. Additionally, diabetics and cancer patients may develop serious dental issues such as abscess and tooth loss.
- Red, puffy, bleeding gums Gum disease symptoms escalate quickly. See your dentist at the first signs of discomfort or discoloration of your gum tissue.
We are here to help
For the best in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care--or for your most urgent dental health needs--call Eastbridge Dental Care for a consultation. Our dentists, Dr. Ralph Krebs and Dr. Saeid Jafarpour, look after many, many patients in the Waterloo, ON, area, and they'd love to see you. Phone the office today at (519) 746-3435.