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With or without teeth, dental health is important to what you can do to prevent it. Am I taking good care of my dentures?Your dental provider will discuss with you how to best care for your dentures. I can no longer hold my toothbrush, what can I do?If you are having problems grasping or holding your toothbrush, your dental provider will discuss techniques to help How often should I change my toothbrush?recovering from a cold, ßu, or bacterial infection. Contact us for information on where to get free Phone: 617 - 534 - 2359Fax: 857 - 288 - 7706 www.bphc.org/oralhealth www.facebook.com/BostonOralHealth Things You May Want to Ask Your Dental Provider complications I should be aware of condition? Am I at risk for periodontal disease?has some form of periodontal disease. Ask your dental provider how you can caries (cavities), like a white spot, can be reversed with a simple application of ßuoride varnish. I have dry mouth, what can I do?cult for you to infections, gum disease and caries.Ask your dental provider how to best Am I at risk for oral cancer?arenÕt detected until late stages. Make sure to ask your dental provider for an oral cancer screening at every routine What to Bring to Your Past Dental InformationIf your are visiting a new de
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ntal oce, you should bring your past dental records (including dental x-rays), and Insurance Card (if you have insurance) Dentures (if you use them) List of Current MedicationsYou should bring a list of any medications, including over the counter, that you are currently taking asthmatic, please bring your inhaler with you. PremedicationIf you have a heart condition, any type Your dental provider may: m Check your mouth (teeth, gums, tongue, cheeks, roof and base) for signs of caries (cavities) or any other If you have dentures, your dentist will check to make sure it Þts properly and that your gums are healthy. Screen for oral cancer or any other Take X-Rays X-rays are a safe way to check the A lead apron is placed to protect your How often and the number of x-rays Clean Your Teeth The dental provider will remove any build up of food and plaque (a Þlm of below the gum line. professionally cleaned every six needed. Your dental provider will give you instructions for proper cleaning and provider may place ßuoride surface of your them strong and Fluoride varnish is a concentrated form decay by keeping the minerals of the teeth strong so it is harder for caries caries (during early stages) and may What to Expect During Your Dental Visit