10 Things to Ask Your Dentist on Your Next Visit
10 Things to Ask Your Dentist on Your Next Visit
10 Things to Ask Your Dentist on Your Next Visit
Communication is one of the most effective tools for maintaining a healthy mouth. Here are some useful questions to ask your dentist at your next checkup:
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Questions About Your Mouth
1. Does my mouth look healthy to you?
2. What I can do to improve the overall health of my teeth and gums?
3. Which treatments are absolutely necessary and which are optional?
4. Is there any reason I should be scheduling periodic checkups more often?
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Questions About Your Health
5. What do you need to know about my general health to provide better care?
6. Is there anything I should tell my physician about?
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Questions About Your Care Routine
7. Are there any brushes, toothpastes or other dental products you recommend?
8. What foods can I eat or avoid to improve my dental health?
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Questions About Your Dentist
9. Do you have areas of specialization beyond general dentistry?
10. How is your practice keeping up on that latest dental science and technology?
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Sources
http://www.healthymouthshealthylives.org/
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/oral-health/5-questions-to-always-ask-your-dentist/
http://www.knoxvilledentist.com/10-questions-you-should-be-asking-your-dentist/
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/06/11/questions-should-be-asking-your-dentist.html
http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814543/7-questions-you-should-be-asking-your-dentist-1This is not a complete list. Contact your Oral Care provider for additional information. 3M Oral Care does not provide dental advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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