Visiting the dentist regularly is very important for maintaining good oral health. The dentist helps to prevent and detect various dental diseases at an early stage.

The minimum recommended by the World Health Organization is to visit every six months. However, in the case of undergoing any treatment, it is advisable to have more visits. In patients with a high risk of cavities, those with orthodontics... it is necessary to maintain visits more regularly..

Many patients only visit the dentist when they notice obvious complications in their oral cavity. When there are symptoms, periodontal disease is usually in an advanced state, and the treatment will be more complicated and more expensive. Therefore, it is important to maintain regular check-ups, in addition to good daily oral hygiene at home.

1. PAIN: if you have pain or swelling in a tooth or any part of the oral cavity, you should see your dentist immediately.

2. CHANGES IN THE GUMS: healthy gums are pink in colour. Red and swollen gums may be a symptom of the development of periodontal disease.

3. COMPLEXES WHEN SMILING: it is important to be able to smile naturally and without complexes. If you hide your smile, it is a sign that something is not right.

4. TREATMENTS: it is important to check that the mouth remains in good condition after dental treatment.

5. MEDICAL PROBLEMS: several studies demonstrate the relationship between oral health and general health. In the case of diabetic patients, it is essential to visit the dentist to maintain a healthy mouth. This is also true for those receiving treatments such as chemotherapy..

6. HORMONAL CHANGES: especially in the case of women. It is very important for pregnant women to visit the dentist regularly​.

7.CHANGES IN TEETH: if you notice that your teeth are changing in appearance, you should urgently visit the dentist to assess any pathologies or the presence of tartar that requires dental hygiene..

8.DIETARY CHANGES: having a constant feeling of thirst or noticing discomfort or difficulty in chewing certain foods may indicate an oral problem.

9. HARMFUL HABITS: tobacco is very harmful to teeth and gums. If you are a smoker, you should visit the dentist regularly.

10. SPOTS AND SORES: irritations or spots that do not disappear may be symptoms of serious oral conditions. Therefore, we recommend being evaluated periodically so that any condition can be detected in time.​.

For all these reasons, we recommend visiting the dentist at least once a year and maintaining a good oral hygiene routine at home..