What you should tell your dentist

Once on the dental chair and you open your lips your dentist can tell.  However it is also important to disclose some information that your dentist may not notice or know about you.

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To guide you, we have prepared a short list of what to tell and ask your dentist.

Tell your dentist

Your dental health.   Disclose any unnatural tooth issues with your dentist. It might be a sensitive tooth, tooth ache, or even lumps inside your mouth.

You have bad breath. Remember that dentists wear surgical masks and perhaps cannot smell your breath. It is a good idea to communicate this problem,as it might be a sign of bacteria build-up.

Your overall health. Inform your dentist if you have been diagnosed with any illness or taking any medicines----whether prescription or over the counter.  There are certain diseases that may seem to be irrelevant to your mouth but still need a different approach towards dental treatments.

You’re pregnant. As soon as you know that you are with child, tell your dentist this news as there might be x-ray procedures which might be bad for your baby.

Your fears. Many people, especially children, often fear going to dental clinics. However, with the latest techniques, the dental equipment that you once feared now has a painless counterpart. Explore with your dentist how you can address these fears.

Ask your dentist

What you can do to improve the health of your teeth and gums?

What you can do to prevent further complications?

What you should tell your family doctor about?

What treatment is necessary and what are optional?

What your mouth looks like, is it healthy?

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Dr. Cecilia Lontoc DMD is one of the best dentists in Torrance. For more information or to schedule your dental checkup, please call (310) 782-6155  or visit our website at www.cecilialontocdmd.com