Dental visits should be scheduled regularly and not just when you think you have a problem. At Eriks Dental Group, we believe preventive dentistry is important. Having regular dental exams and cleanings with Dr. Ty Eriks helps ensure your oral health and overall health stay intact. We recommend an annual dental exam and biannual cleanings for all of our patients. These appointments allow us any dental issues before there is a need for costly and extensive dental treatments. We understand that many of our patients may suffer from dental anxiety, but we will ensure that you are comfortable during your visit to our dental office.
Why Are Dental Exams Important?
During a dental exam, we look at much more than just your teeth. We examine our patients for various cancers by checking for lumps in their head or neck and for any sores inside the mouth. Detecting them early can save a life. During an exam, our job isn’t just to solve dental issues but to prevent them from occurring. When it comes to oral health in Boynton Beach, FL, we are proactive in catching potential issues early on for all of our patients.
What Happens During a Routine Dental Exam?
During your appointment, first, we will ask questions to learn about your oral health and any medications you take, whether you smoke, any allergies you have, and other medical factors that may affect your oral health. Next, Dr. Eriks will examine your teeth, gums, jaw, and all of your mouth. X-rays allow him to detect any abnormalities that he cannot see with his own eyes. An oral cancer screening is performed. Ultimately, early diagnosis makes any mouth cancer easier to treat.
Next, you will have a teeth cleaning by our dental hygienist. During your cleaning, all tartar is removed from the teeth and underneath the gum line. After all of your tartar is scraped away, your teeth are polished. During this portion of your visit, you may get tips on the best brushing and flossing techniques. After your cleaning is finished, we will discuss any problems we have detected with you and offer different treatment recommendations.
Signs of Dental Anxiety
This is any worry or fear about an upcoming dental appointment. Some signs of dental anxiety include:
- Nervous feeling
- Inability to sleep before an appointment
- Crying or being ill when in the dental office
- Uncontrollable shaking
Tips For Managing Dental Anxiety
At Eriks Dental Group, we pride ourselves on working with all types of patients. There are many ways to help patients deal with their dental anxiety at their dental visits. We will take care to explain every step of your appointment so you are prepared for what’s next to come. We also will ask that you have a stop signal that alerts us to stop immediately when you feel uncomfortable. For some patients, the sounds make them nervous, so we recommend wearing earbuds while we are performing dental services on you. For more severe anxiety, we may suggest sedation.
Don’t Neglect Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Because of Dental Anxiety
Regular dental appointments are important for both your oral and overall health. A routine dental exam allows you to take care of your teeth before any problem occurs. At Eriks Dental Group, Dr. Ty Eriks offers professional dental exams to patients of all ages. Our experienced staff is committed to ensuring all of our patients in Boynton Beach are comfortable during their visit. We work hard to ensure any of their dental anxiety is eased while they’re in our office.
To schedule a dental exam or teeth cleaning, call our dental office today at 561-733-4004 or visit Eriks Dental Group’s Facebook page for more information.