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DENTAL QUESTIONS
YOU ASK, WE ANSWER
We love the fact that every day brings her an opportunity to teach her patients more about their oral health so that they can make the right choices for protecting their smiles. The more you know, the healthier your teeth are likely to be. On this page, you will find the answers to questions that tend to be on a lot of patients’ minds. If you can not find what you are looking for or think of a follow-up question you would like answered, give us a call.
DENTAL QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED DENTAL QUESTIONS
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How many times should I visit a dentist during the year?
Most of the time, you will only need a dental checkup once every six months – in other words, twice a year. During these visits, we will clean the areas of your teeth where plaque and tartar have been built up, and we will look for signs of dental issues that we can address right away before they become severe and harder to treat. Specific preventive care plans will be determined at your first dental visit at Vancouver Pacific Family Dentistry.
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Do I need to have a toothache checked right away?
Not all toothaches are necessarily emergencies; for example, if a piece of food is caught between your teeth, the pain will stop once it has been removed via dental floss. That said, tooth pain that does not go away or grows severe should never be taken lightly; call us immediately if the pain does not go away after 48 hours.
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Is it an emergency if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?
It depends on the circumstances. The trauma that knocked the tooth loose could also have caused further damage to the permanent teeth beneath the gums. We will need to examine your child’s mouth right away. Sometimes we might be able to act as if the tooth came out normally, while in other cases we will have to take steps to prevent their other teeth from drifting out of place before the permanent teeth are ready to come in.
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Will you take dental insurance?
We know how important dental insurance is to many families, and we are happy to accept a variety of plans. To ask about your own plan and what kind of benefits you can look forward to, you can call our helpful staff today.