Go for a dental check-up every 6 months, or yearly if your risk is low. The dentist inspects all teeth, fillings and gums, takes a bitewing X-ray when needed, and screens for cavities, tartar, periodontitis and oral cancer. You then get a personal prevention plan. A standard check-up takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Why is a bi-annual dental check-up the foundation of healthy oral care?
A periodic dental check-up is the cornerstone of preventive dentistry. Many oral problems, early cavities, tartar, periodontitis or even oral cancer, give NO symptoms in their early stage. By the time you feel pain, more extensive treatment is often needed. By coming every 6 months we catch problems when they're still small and inexpensive to fix.
At Tandarts West, your English-speaking dentist in Rotterdam West at Taandersstraat 121, we welcome new patients from Delfshaven, Middelland, Nieuwe Westen and the international community in Rotterdam. Your check-up is often carried out by experienced all-round dentist Nilgun Dogan. During your check-up we inspect all teeth, fillings and gums, screen for cavities, tartar, early periodontitis and oral cancer, and together create a personal treatment plan.
Almost everyone benefits from a good prevention strategy: daily brushing twice (2 minutes), flossing or interdental brushes, fluoride toothpaste, and a bi-annual cleaning by the hygienist.
