{"id":14417,"date":"2026-04-12T17:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T23:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/general-and-preventive-dentistry-in-cdmx-how-to-take-care-of-your-smile-before-major-problems-arise-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T23:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T05:03:24","slug":"general-and-preventive-dentistry-in-cdmx-how-to-take-care-of-your-smile-before-major-problems-arise-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/general-and-preventive-dentistry-in-cdmx-how-to-take-care-of-your-smile-before-major-problems-arise-2\/","title":{"rendered":"General and preventive dentistry in CDMX: how to take care of your smile before major problems arise"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14417\" class=\"elementor elementor-14417 elementor-14415\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290eb9fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"290eb9fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06dcb4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06dcb4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363a83a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363a83a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>Published by<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-rosa-ma-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Rosa Ma. Moctezuma, C\u00e9dula No. 1135288<\/a>: April 12, 2026.<\/em><br><em><strong>Reviewed by<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/doctor\/dr-miguel-angel-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Miguel \u00c1ngel S.<\/a>: April 12, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6285cc1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6285cc1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bedd4b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bedd4b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1543\"><em>General and preventive dentistry in CDMX helps detect cavities, gum inflammation, wear and tear, infections and other dental problems before they become more costly, painful or complex to treat. A timely checkup, professional cleaning and proper diagnosis can prevent major treatment and help you keep your teeth longer. <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b14b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58b14b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"13n2whh\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"984\">What is general and preventive dentistry?<\/h2><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1166\">General and preventive dentistry is the branch that focuses on taking care of oral health on an ongoing basis, not only in solving emergencies or restoring teeth when the damage has already progressed.<\/p><p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1194\">Its goal is to help you:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1472\"><li data-section-id=\"1mnefub\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1246\">detect dental problems in early stages,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qr1e24\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1286\">control plaque, tartar and inflammation,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7sf0jk\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1324\">check gums, bite and wear,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"c4wu1p\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1368\">prevent caries and periodontal disease,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1wmp53v\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1472\">and define when restorative, periodontal, orthodontic or rehabilitative treatment is required.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1705\">In other words, it&#8217;s not just about &#8220;getting a cleaning&#8221;. It&#8217;s about monitoring the health of your mouth with clinical judgment to prevent a small problem from ending in pain, infection, fracture, bone loss or tooth loss. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc9faa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc9faa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"wih0l6\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1754\">What does a preventive dental check-up include?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1952\">A well-done preventive check-up should not be limited to a &#8220;quick look at the teeth&#8221;. It should include a real clinical evaluation and, when necessary, diagnostic support to understand what is going on. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1xff25o\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1986\">What is normally reviewed<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2253\"><li data-section-id=\"r2uj83\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2033\">presence of visible or suspicious caries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"nhua4k\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2057\">condition of the gums,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"192re8b\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2089\">accumulation of tartar and plaque,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"aciltr\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2114\">bleeding when brushing,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"fm79of\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2137\">tooth sensitivity,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jspdhg\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2161\">mobility or wear and tear,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"q6ojmn\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2202\">old restorations in poor condition,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13oj318\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2213\">bite,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"fzcsy2\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2253\">and signs of infection or inflammation.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"y22mg0\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2300\">When diagnostic support may be required<\/h3><p data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"3064\">Depending on the case, the dentist may recommend x-rays, clinical photographs or digital diagnostics to check areas that cannot be seen with the naked eye, assess bone, detect interproximal caries or better plan treatment. If you want to better understand this process, check out <strong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2741\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/what-to-expect-at-your-first-dental-appointment-evaluation-diagnosis-and-treatment-plan\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2739\">what to expect at your first dental appointment<\/a><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2894\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/advanced-dental-technology-in-cdmx-3d-x-rays-scanner\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2892\">advanced dental technology in CDMX<\/a><\/strong> y <strong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"3063\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/how-to-evaluate-a-dental-clinic-in-mexico-city-protocols-materials-specialists-and-traceability\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3061\">how to evaluate a dental clinic in CDMX<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daadbb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daadbb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1132ptd\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3106\">How often should you go to the dentist?<\/h2><p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3174\">Not everyone needs to be checked at the same frequency.<\/p><p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3218\">The recommendation depends on factors such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3424\"><li data-section-id=\"14pbkc5\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3242\">history of caries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10pjxih\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3278\">bleeding or swollen gums,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wgwq04\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3299\">use of orthodontics,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"14mqas7\" data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3323\">implants or prostheses,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1dzdizy\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3337\">smoking,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"jtto8g\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3380\">diabetes or other systemic conditions,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"o53wi1\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3392\">pregnancy,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jmpzsy\" data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3424\">and hygiene quality at home.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1ijnqf5\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3454\">Indicative frequencies<\/h3><ul data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3605\"><li data-section-id=\"1g58uzm\" data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3498\"><strong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3474\">Low risk:<\/strong> review every 6 months<\/li><li data-section-id=\"z6jzio\" data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3542\"><strong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3523\">Intermediate risk:<\/strong> every 4 to 6 months<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ck4en\" data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3605\"><strong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3588\">Increased periodontal or restorative risk:<\/strong> every 3 to 4 months<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3745\">Going &#8220;only when it hurts&#8221; is usually too late. Many cavities, gum inflammations and small fractures progress painlessly in the early stages. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d292caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d292caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"b2oon7\" data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3813\">When is a dental cleaning preventive and when is it not enough?<\/h2><p data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3979\"><strong data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3849\">Professional teeth cleaning<\/strong> helps remove plaque, stains and supragingival calculus. It is an important part of prevention, but is not a substitute for diagnosis. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"cdhkjt\" data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4010\">A cleaning helps when<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4203\"><li data-section-id=\"8emhpp\" data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4047\">there is plaque or tartar buildup,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ppprrw\" data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4090\">you want to improve hygiene and maintenance,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ylidi6\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4129\">there are stains from coffee, tea or tobacco,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nfjrww\" data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4164\">you need periodic follow-up,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19xsysr\" data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4203\">or you are entitled to preventive control.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"sg9pcb\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4244\">Simple cleaning is not enough when<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4401\"><li data-section-id=\"huutze\" data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4271\">there is frequent bleeding,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ank67k\" data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4298\">persistent bad breath,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kdcvfh\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4311\">mobility,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"quhf67\" data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4335\">periodontal pockets,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1j12jl6\" data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4355\">localized pain,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"15r367k\" data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4373\">active caries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5pif03\" data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4386\">fractures,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1s7z3w9\" data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4401\">or infection.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4499\">In these cases, periodontal treatment, restorative treatment or a more complete diagnosis may be required.<\/p><div class=\"container-tabla-blog\"><table class=\"tabla-blog\"><thead><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>Can a normal cleaning be sufficient?<\/th><th>What should be assessed?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Preventive maintenance without discomfort<\/td><td>Yes, with clinical review<\/td><td>Ideal frequency according to risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bleeding gums when brushing<\/td><td>Not always<\/td><td>Gingivitis or periodontal disease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accumulated tartar under the gum<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Deep cleaning \/ periodontics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Localized pain or tenderness<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Caries, fissure, recession or infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persistent bad breath<\/td><td>Not always<\/td><td>Defective gums, caries, hygiene or restorations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae60a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aae60a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1c7cu64\" data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5636\">Bleeding gums, tooth decay and sensitivity: signs not to ignore<\/h2><p data-start=\"5638\" data-end=\"5698\">Many people normalize symptoms that are already warnings.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1du91g3\" data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5722\">Bleeding gums<\/h3><p data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5870\">Recurrent bleeding is not &#8220;normal because I brushed hard&#8221;. It may indicate inflammation, poor hygiene, gingivitis or early periodontitis. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"vlggy1\" data-start=\"5872\" data-end=\"5907\">Sensitivity to cold or sweets<\/h3><p data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5994\">It may be related to wear, recession, caries, leaks or small fractures.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2vdxql\" data-start=\"5996\" data-end=\"6014\">Toothache<\/h3><p data-start=\"6016\" data-end=\"6137\">Pain does not always mean the same problem. It can range from advanced caries to pulp inflammation or infection. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1dfhyoi\" data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6166\">Persistent bad breath<\/h3><p data-start=\"6168\" data-end=\"6297\">It is sometimes related to plaque, inflamed gums, deep caries, defective restorations or poor hygiene habits.<\/p><p data-start=\"6299\" data-end=\"6877\">If you suffer from frequent discomfort, it is advisable to learn more about <strong data-start=\"6358\" data-end=\"6541\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/toothache-common-causes-what-to-do-today-and-when-it-is-a-real-emergency\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6539\">toothache: frequent causes, what to do today and when is it a real emergency?<\/a><\/strong>on the relationship between periodontitis and <strong data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6735\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/periodontitis-and-heart-problems-what-we-do-know-about-gums-and-cardiovascular-inflammation\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6733\">periodontitis and heart problems<\/a><\/strong> and what we do know about <strong data-start=\"6765\" data-end=\"6876\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/cavities-can-cause-stomach-problems-what-is-the-real-relationship\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6767\" data-end=\"6874\">caries and stomach problems<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad9c5d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad9c5d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"45wmej\" data-start=\"6879\" data-end=\"6947\">What problems can preventive dentistry detect early?<\/h2><p data-start=\"6949\" data-end=\"7049\">Prevention does not eliminate all risks, but it does greatly improve the possibility of intervening earlier.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7ljskj\" data-start=\"7051\" data-end=\"7106\">Common problems that can be detected early<\/h3><ul data-start=\"7108\" data-end=\"7364\"><li data-section-id=\"1ou184\" data-start=\"7108\" data-end=\"7127\">initial caries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ar25o1\" data-start=\"7128\" data-end=\"7180\">leaks in resins, crowns or inlays,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1tt29x7\" data-start=\"7181\" data-end=\"7194\">gingivitis,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1m10s59\" data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7222\">incipient periodontitis,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1twdbfe\" data-start=\"7223\" data-end=\"7247\">wear and tear due to bruxism,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"prbaqs\" data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7269\">small fractures,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1tpcm5c\" data-start=\"7270\" data-end=\"7305\">malposition that complicates hygiene,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"4ttwr9\" data-start=\"7306\" data-end=\"7329\">bite injuries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"18619aj\" data-start=\"7330\" data-end=\"7364\">and bone loss in certain cases.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"7366\" data-end=\"7454\">Detecting this earlier changes the type of treatment, time, cost and discomfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c1991 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41c1991\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1b2pa60\" data-start=\"7456\" data-end=\"7505\">What happens if you let &#8220;small&#8221; problems go by?<\/h2><p data-start=\"7507\" data-end=\"7571\">A small problem in the mouth can advance without making much noise.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1tpt6n7\" data-start=\"7573\" data-end=\"7613\">What usually happens when you postpone<\/h3><ul data-start=\"7615\" data-end=\"7932\"><li data-section-id=\"1u485hz\" data-start=\"7615\" data-end=\"7675\">caries grows and is no longer restorable with something simple,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"8ubcsg\" data-start=\"7676\" data-end=\"7721\">gum inflammation becomes chronic,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"35oohm\" data-start=\"7722\" data-end=\"7757\">increase sensitivity and bleeding,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3jmnas\" data-start=\"7758\" data-end=\"7816\">an old leaked resin ends in pain or endodontics,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rr4y4t\" data-start=\"7817\" data-end=\"7858\">a small fracture can become complicated,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pdg8xw\" data-start=\"7859\" data-end=\"7932\">and a simple treatment can turn into a longer or more costly one.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"7934\" data-end=\"8023\">The preventive logic is not to overdo it. It is to intervene when there is still room for maneuver. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a101e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a101e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"14979ge\" data-start=\"8025\" data-end=\"8081\">Who should pay more attention to prevention?<\/h2><p data-start=\"8083\" data-end=\"8134\">There are patients who need closer monitoring.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2mm8m3\" data-start=\"8136\" data-end=\"8192\">Groups that tend to require more careful monitoring<\/h3><ul data-start=\"8194\" data-end=\"8487\"><li data-section-id=\"ezxwk8\" data-start=\"8194\" data-end=\"8240\">patients with a history of frequent caries,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cu2bog\" data-start=\"8241\" data-end=\"8274\">people with inflamed gums,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ynikpy\" data-start=\"8275\" data-end=\"8321\">patients with implants, crowns or prostheses,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"18znjse\" data-start=\"8322\" data-end=\"8340\">older adults,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"n4lwrx\" data-start=\"8341\" data-end=\"8364\">children and adolescents,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3mtqh4\" data-start=\"8365\" data-end=\"8389\">people with diabetes,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jw4ms\" data-start=\"8390\" data-end=\"8402\">smokers,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2pbcyq\" data-start=\"8403\" data-end=\"8425\">pregnant women,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"y43udb\" data-start=\"8426\" data-end=\"8487\">and patients with fear of the dentist who postpone check-ups.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"8489\" data-end=\"8917\">Here it is convenient to expand with <strong data-start=\"8515\" data-end=\"8650\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/dental-treatment-for-patients-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8517\" data-end=\"8648\">dental treatments for patients with diabetes<\/a><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"8652\" data-end=\"8748\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/pregnancy-care\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8654\" data-end=\"8746\">dental care during pregnancy<\/a><\/strong> y <strong data-start=\"8751\" data-end=\"8916\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/fear-of-the-dentist-anxiety-pain-control-and-what-options-exist-realistic-guide\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8753\" data-end=\"8914\">fear of the dentist, anxiety and pain management.<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59d833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c59d833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>General dentistry vs periodontics vs rehabilitation: how do they differ?<\/h2><p>Not every dental problem is treated at the same level.<\/p><div class=\"container-tabla-blog\"><table class=\"tabla-blog\"><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>What does it mainly solve?<\/th><th>When do you usually intervene?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General Dentistry<\/td><td>Examination, initial diagnosis, caries, resins, preventive control.<\/td><td>First contact and regular follow-up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Periodontics<\/td><td>Gums, subgingival tartar, loss of support, periodontal inflammation<\/td><td>Bleeding, pockets, mobility, bone loss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oral rehabilitation<\/td><td>Restore function and esthetics when there is wear, tooth loss or complex damage.<\/td><td>Cases with multiple affected teeth or complex restorations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>This helps to understand that a preventive review does not compete with other areas; it orders them and activates them when necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f03af0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f03af0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"o1lmqr\" data-start=\"10091\" data-end=\"10147\">What habits do help prevent dental problems?<\/h2><p data-start=\"10149\" data-end=\"10250\">Prevention doesn&#8217;t just depend on the office. It also depends on what you do between appointments. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"pvolix\" data-start=\"10252\" data-end=\"10268\">Basic habits<\/h3><ul data-start=\"10270\" data-end=\"10568\"><li data-section-id=\"1lxbjb6\" data-start=\"10270\" data-end=\"10303\">correct and constant brushing,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1le66ic\" data-start=\"10304\" data-end=\"10355\">interdental cleaning according to clinical recommendations,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ra2r35\" data-start=\"10356\" data-end=\"10389\">periodic professional review,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"15lua8r\" data-start=\"10390\" data-end=\"10444\">timely attention to bleeding, pain or tenderness,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"oc9x0z\" data-start=\"10445\" data-end=\"10511\">maintenance if you already have restorations, implants or prostheses,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"15ni8bj\" data-start=\"10512\" data-end=\"10568\">and not wait for a symptom to become disabling.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be086c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be086c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"nrrj22\" data-start=\"10570\" data-end=\"10644\">How to choose a clinic for prevention and general dentistry in CDMX?<\/h2><p data-start=\"10646\" data-end=\"10778\">It is not enough to search for &#8220;teeth cleaning near me&#8221;. The criteria used to diagnose and decide on treatment are also important. <\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1r3iz4\" data-start=\"10780\" data-end=\"10804\">What to check<\/h3><ul data-start=\"10806\" data-end=\"11069\"><li data-section-id=\"sfog95\" data-start=\"10806\" data-end=\"10833\">clarity of diagnosis,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"134y09p\" data-start=\"10834\" data-end=\"10848\">follow-up,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"sx5fja\" data-start=\"10849\" data-end=\"10875\">prevention criteria,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ud8s4k\" data-start=\"10876\" data-end=\"10915\">technological support when needed,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1v16bc4\" data-start=\"10916\" data-end=\"10940\">case traceability,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1evw73u\" data-start=\"10941\" data-end=\"10967\">explanation of options,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1avwqb\" data-start=\"10968\" data-end=\"11069\">and possibility of escalation to other specialties in the same clinical system if the case requires it.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"11071\" data-end=\"11256\">This is important because many people come in thinking they only need cleaning and end up discovering a periodontal, restorative or functional problem that also needs to be addressed.<\/p><p data-start=\"11258\" data-end=\"11491\">If you want to better evaluate these criteria before deciding, check out <strong data-start=\"11324\" data-end=\"11490\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/how-to-evaluate-a-dental-clinic-in-mexico-city-protocols-materials-specialists-and-traceability\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"11326\" data-end=\"11488\">how to evaluate a dental clinic in CDMX<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1262fa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1262fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"kbgxld\" data-start=\"11493\" data-end=\"11534\">When to schedule a dental assessment?<\/h2><p data-start=\"11536\" data-end=\"11572\">Schedule a <strong data-start=\"11547\" data-end=\"11568\">dental assessment<\/strong> if:<\/p><ul data-start=\"11574\" data-end=\"11878\"><li data-section-id=\"u5r7zk\" data-start=\"11574\" data-end=\"11609\">you have not been reviewed for months or years,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"c44kl6\" data-start=\"11610\" data-end=\"11634\">your gums bleed,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wff75y\" data-start=\"11635\" data-end=\"11674\">you have repeated pain or tenderness,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1cdodut\" data-start=\"11675\" data-end=\"11715\">you notice persistent tartar or bad breath,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1toeqil\" data-start=\"11716\" data-end=\"11752\">you see stains, fractures or wear,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1k9lo34\" data-start=\"11753\" data-end=\"11794\">you are bothered by an old resin or crown,<\/li><li data-section-id=\"hmcflm\" data-start=\"11795\" data-end=\"11878\">or you simply want to know if everything is OK before an emergency arises.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"11880\" data-end=\"12031\">A timely <strong data-start=\"11884\" data-end=\"11907\">first dental appointment<\/strong> allows you to check hygiene, gums, cavities, restorations and preventive needs before the problem progresses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a069744 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a069744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0edfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e0edfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about general and preventive dentistry in CDMX<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420ce01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"420ce01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6920\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6920\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does general dentistry do? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6920\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb29b68 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb29b68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6920\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3287b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd3287b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-910cf3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"910cf3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"12149\" data-end=\"12172\">General dentistry<\/strong> reviews your oral health, detects cavities, inflammation, wear, fractures and functional problems, and defines if you need prevention, resins, periodontics, endodontics or another specialty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6921\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6921\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should I go to the dentist? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6921\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-554565b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"554565b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6921\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea5c40a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea5c40a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ea5f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91ea5f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on your risk. Many people benefit from checkups every 6 months, but those with inflamed gums, frequent cavities, implants or diabetes may require closer checkups. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6922\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6922\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does a dental cleaning replace a check-up? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6922\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f5cb8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78f5cb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6922\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce83373 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce83373\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80adb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b80adb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. <strong data-start=\"12657\" data-end=\"12688\">Professional teeth cleaning<\/strong> aids in maintenance, but does not replace a clinical evaluation, nor does it alone detect all problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6923\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6923\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I brush? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6923\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-211cfdd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"211cfdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6923\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40f4d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b40f4d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e410d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e410d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. <strong data-start=\"12657\" data-end=\"12688\">Professional teeth cleaning<\/strong> aids in maintenance, but does not replace a clinical evaluation, nor does it alone detect all problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6924\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6924\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> It should not normalize. It may be a sign of inflammation, gingivitis or periodontal disease.  <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6924\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccfc95f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ccfc95f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6924\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d85118 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d85118\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a6e785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a6e785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"1ao819r\" data-start=\"12946\" data-end=\"13009\">How do I know if I need normal cleaning or deep cleaning?<\/h2><p data-start=\"13010\" data-end=\"13152\">This depends on whether the tartar and inflammation are only on the surface or also under the gum. The clinical evaluation defines which is appropriate. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6925\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6925\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> If I don't have any pain can I wait longer? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6925\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459d483 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"459d483\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6925\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a621df9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a621df9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0ad3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a0ad3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is not ideal. Many cavities and gum problems progress painlessly at first. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6926\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6926\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does a preventive check detect? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6926\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85b7755 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85b7755\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6926\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4922f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4922f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea9be6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ea9be6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can detect caries, leaks, tartar, gingivitis, wear, mobility, small fractures and signs of infection or loss of support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6927\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6927\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does a small cavity always hurt? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6927\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46961df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46961df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6927\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0697c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0697c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d55c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21d55c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Many early cavities are painless, so <strong data-start=\"13565\" data-end=\"13595\">preventive dental checkups<\/strong> are important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6928\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6928\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does tooth sensitivity always mean caries? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6928\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc0e084 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc0e084\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6928\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f79a05 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f79a05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0962565 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0962565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not always. It may also be related to wear, recession, small fractures or defective restorations. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6929\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6929\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if I let bleeding gums pass? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6929\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60795db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60795db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6929\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6039108 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6039108\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086a37f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"086a37f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Inflammation can progress to a more serious periodontal problem, with damage to tooth support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-69210\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-69210\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do patients with diabetes need more frequent check-ups? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e45a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6e45a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae019b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae019b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd7047f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd7047f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Often yes, because diabetes can influence periodontal health and tissue response. Here it may help you to read <strong data-start=\"14146\" data-end=\"14281\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/dental-treatment-for-patients-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"14148\" data-end=\"14279\">dental treatments for patients with diabetes<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-69211\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-69211\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does pregnancy change the way you take care of your mouth? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821281c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"821281c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-851c893 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"851c893\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93111ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93111ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, during pregnancy it is advisable to monitor gums, hygiene and inflammation more closely. You can read more in <strong data-start=\"14442\" data-end=\"14538\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/pregnancy-care\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"14444\" data-end=\"14536\">dental care during pregnancy<\/a><\/strong>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-69212\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-69212\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> If I am afraid of the dentist, should I still get checked? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bdb2db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bdb2db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09eafcb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09eafcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d81714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d81714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. In fact, postponing checkups out of fear often makes future treatments more complex.  If this is your case, check out <strong data-start=\"14726\" data-end=\"14891\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/fear-of-the-dentist-anxiety-pain-control-and-what-options-exist-realistic-guide\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"14728\" data-end=\"14889\">fear of the dentist, anxiety and pain control.<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-69213\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-69213\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does general dentistry also check resins, crowns or implants? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbd8ce7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbd8ce7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1e5e8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1e5e8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e080f43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e080f43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Part of preventive follow-up is to verify that your restorations or rehabilitations continue to function well. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-69214\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-69214\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When should I schedule a dental evaluation? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69214\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb374b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb374b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-69214\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c45afe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c45afe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2adb09c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2adb09c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"15130\" data-end=\"15290\">When you have not had a check-up for a long time, you have bleeding, pain, sensitivity, visible tartar, persistent bad breath or doubts about the condition of your teeth and gums.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does general dentistry do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"General dentistry reviews your oral health, detects cavities, inflammation, wear, fractures and functional problems, and defines if you need prevention, resins, periodontics, endodontics or another specialty.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How often should I go to the dentist?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It depends on your risk. 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