How often should I see my dentist?
You should visit Dr. Chang at least every six months or more frequently to get your teeth cleaned. By seeing him
twice a year, Dr. Chang can monitor your oral health and help you prevent any problems that may arise before they become uncomfortable
or require more comprehensize or expensive treatment. The dentist may suggest more frequent visits, depending on the
diagnosis.
Should I use over the counter dental instruments?
It takes dentists and hygienists years of schooling to properly use these instruments and diagnose an oral condition.
Misuse of these instruments by untrained people can easily damage the teeth and gums leading to sensitivity, gingival recession,
tooth chipping and other serious problems.
Is there any damger in using toothpicks?
The occasional use of toothpicks to remove food particles is fine. Long term, vigorous use of toothpicks will cause
abrasion of the teeth and gingival recession. Habitually leaving a toothpick in the mouth for long periods of time can
cause excessive wearing of the teeth and temporalmandibular joint problems. Also, be careful not to break off the tip
in your gums.
