Last Updated on March 18, 2023
Oral and Dental Health Examination
During the oral and dental health examination, a general check of the mouth is made first. During oral control, procedures such as examination and treatment, dental cleaning and dental care can be performed. During the examination, it is checked whether there are any problems that may affect the health of your teeth. Problems that are noticed during regular dental checkups can be prevented before they become a much bigger problem. Thus, problems can be resolved before they become worse.
If you smoke, if you have an ongoing or existing heart disease, if you have allergies or medications that you are taking, or if you have a dentist phobia, or if you have a phobia of dentists, it is recommended to tell our dentist before starting treatment. If there are no general health problems, dental calculus cleaning, cigarette, tea and coffee stains can also be removed during the first examination. You can ask your questions about the previous procedures made on your teeth, you can ask about the latest condition of procedures such as your banding and dentures, and you can also get information about their condition.
Regular oral and dental care and checkups are always recommended. Brushing your teeth, flossing are also extremely important for oral and dental health, as are regular checkups.
The Importance of Oral and Dental Health
Oral and dental health is not a matter that should be considered only for aesthetic purposes. Due to the chronic ailments that it can trigger, it is an issue that should definitely be paid attention to and should be considered without delay. Otherwise, it will lead to a number of problems that may occur with dental and gum problems. Among these problems are:
* Heart and circulatory problems
* Risk of miscarriage for pregnant women
* Chronic respiratory ailments
* Problems in the digestive system.
Our unit carries out procedures that give due importance and care to dental and gum diseases, which are one of the most important health problems in the world and in our country.
The mouth, which is the entrance to the digestive tract, can cause deterioration of dental health in possible adverse events, as well as subsequently cause digestive disorders. Missing teeth makes it difficult to make certain sounds and causes problems during eating.
Dental check-up is also an issue that should definitely be taken into consideration and should not be neglected in pre-pregnancy planning. Previously untreated dental and gum diseases can lead to problems such as premature birth and miscarriage. Tooth decay can also occur if it is not cleaned properly due to the acidic environment formed in the mouth as a result of vomiting during pregnancy.
Increased hormone levels can also cause gingivitis. For this reason, it is recommended to go to the dentist and have an examination every 3 months during pregnancy.
The two most important problems in oral and dental health are tooth decay and tooth inflammation.
Tooth decay and gingivitis can also affect other organs in the body and can also be a source of infections that can lead to some health problems in organs such as the heart and kidneys. Therefore, it is recommended by our unit to consult a dentist in case of a possible fracture, cavity or pain.
Early diagnosis is extremely important in terms of maintaining oral and dental health. Having an examination at least twice a year will ensure that possible diseases are prevented. At the same time, it is generally recommended that each individual avoid excessively acidic and sugary foods and beverages as much as possible.
Shelled nuts such as hazelnuts and walnuts should not be cracked with one’s teeth. Otherwise, the tooth enamel cracks and then the formation of bacteria becomes imminent because the tooth enamel cannot provide sufficient protection. The removal of the protective effect of tooth enamel also causes caries and infections.
As Özkaya Medical Center, necessary treatments are also carried out by dentists specialising in developmental disorders in the teeth.
The presence of oral and dental health can only be underlined in the absence of any structural and functional impairments in the mouth and teeth. Thus, our oral and dental health department recommends regular dental check-ups, even if there are no apparent problems.
Because bad habits such as poor diet, alcohol and tobacco can cause various dental and gum diseases and affect our health as well as our psychology. Regular check-ups are recommended by our specialist dentists in order to protect both oral and dental health and our general health.
At Özkaya Medical Center, our examinations for possible diagnoses in oral and dental health include intraoral and extraoral x-rays and imaging of the jawbones.
It is possible to detect oral and dental health problems by taking a dental x-ray. Our dentists make detailed evaluations with x-rays showing two or three teeth, of which two types are periapical, and panoramic x-rays, showing all the lower and upper teeth and all the jawbones.
These diagnostic methods applied to detect oral, dental and maxillofacial diseases and make the relevant diagnosis are requested by our oral and dental health department in our hospital according to the complaints stated by the patient.
After the necessary examinations are performed, the problem and what kind of treatment is needed is explained in detail to the patient.
Oral and Dental Health Diagnostic Methods
In our oral and dental health department, the necessary clinical and radiological examinations are performed for the diagnosis of diseases in the mouth, jaw and dental regions. In this way, the main cause of the patient’s complaints is determined and treatment is planned accordingly.
At Özkaya Medical Center, our examinations for possible diagnoses in oral and dental health include intraoral and extraoral x-rays and imaging of the jawbones. Dental x-rays are taken to detect oral and dental health problems. Our dentists make detailed evaluations with x-rays showing two or three teeth, of which two types are periapical, and panoramic x-rays showing all the lower and upper teeth and all the jawbones.
These diagnostic methods applied to detect oral, dental and maxillofacial diseases and make the relevant diagnosis are requested by our oral and dental health department in our hospital according to the complaints stated by the patient. After the necessary examinations are performed, the problem and what kind of treatment is needed is explained in detail to the patient.
The porcelain laminate application is a dental procedure made by slightly abrading the front surface of the tooth. Sometimes it is applied by our expert dentists to get a natural and aesthetic appearance without even requiring a separate intervention to the tooth.
The teeth whitening process provides noticeable lightening in tooth colors. The effect lasts for a long time and preserves the whiteness of the teeth after the procedure.
Other Treatments Applied in Oral and Dental Health
Özkaya Medical Center also provides services on other matters that may occur in oral and dental health. Our treatments, which include our oral and dental health preventive applications diagnosed during the examination, are as follows:
Orthodontics
It is a branch of dentistry that deals with tooth deformities and diastema disorders. Our dentists, called orthodontists who are experts in this field, provide the arrangement of crooked and irregular-looking teeth with orthodontic treatment. At the same time, they are involved in the treatment of congenital or acquired jaw and oral disorders by conducting joint work with other branches of medicine and dentistry.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are generally embedded in the jawbone. Since it is covered with gum or bone, it can cause problems such as infection, swelling of the cheek and difficulty in opening the jaw.
Wisdom teeth are extracted as general surgery and after tooth extraction, swelling and pain in the treated area are frequently encountered. Impacted teeth can cause pain, especially if they are covered with bone.
Dental Prostheses
They are removable porcelain or acrylic dentures that are used to replace lost teeth. Full dentures cover all teeth, while partial dentures cover some teeth. Personalized dental prostheses are produced by our expert dentists and their treatment is completed.
Scaling
Scaling is known as dental calculus or tartar removal. It is the process of cleaning visible tartar on the teeth. Scaling is done by our dentists. Although the formation of tartar varies from person to person, tartar formation accelerates with age.
Gum Treatment
Due to the inflammation along the gums and the further progression of this condition, the bones around the teeth also begin to be affected.
There are three stages of gum disease, depending on the state of inflammation. Different treatment methods will be determined by our department dentists according to the stage of inflammation and the patient will be treated.
Dental Filling
Dental filling is a procedure applied to broken,, decayed or cracked teeth. After the teeth are first restored, dental fillings are applied.
If cavities, cracks or fractures are not treated early, they can even cause root canal treatment. For this reason, dental filling is a procedure that should be done without losing time. In this way, the complete loss of the tooth is prevented and it is ensured that procedures such as likely root canal treatment are not required.
Root Canal
The procedure applied in case of damage or inflammation of the dental tissue due to untreated caries is called root canal. After removing the damaged tissue, shaping and cleaning the root canals, filling materials are filled up into the canal.
The porcelain laminate application is a dental procedure made by slightly abrading the front surface of the tooth. Sometimes it is applied by our expert dentists to get a natural and aesthetic appearance without even requiring a separate intervention to the tooth.
The teeth whitening process provides noticeable lightening in tooth colors. The effect lasts for a long time and preserves the whiteness of the teeth after the procedure.