Sugary drinks and brushing: useful guidelines
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Identify the dentist, their area of practice and how follow-up is organised.
Published by Dr Hafça Moqadem, Dental surgeon in Marrakech1 min read
Article contents
In brief
- Identify the dentist, their area of practice and how follow-up is organised.
- The consultation should help you understand the clinical findings and the possible options.
- Keep your treatment plan, your quote and the instructions you are given.
Check how your care is organised
Identify the dentist, their area of practice and how follow-up is organised. If your project needs several skills, ask who is involved at each stage and who will answer your questions during treatment.
Look for a decision that is explained
The consultation should help you understand the clinical findings and the possible options. Ask which solutions keep your natural teeth, what limits they involve and what information is still missing before you choose.
Leave with concrete documents
Keep your treatment plan, your quote and the instructions you are given. Say what constraints you have on travel or availability. If you do not understand a proposed treatment, ask for an explanation before you agree.
Sources and references
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The visual guide
From assessment to treatment: the role of each stage
Principles to help you prepare your questions. The assessment makes it possible to know what suits your situation.
| Item | Principle | To clarify at the clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Examine | Listen to your discomfort and examine the mouth. | Additional tests are offered if necessary. |
| Explain | Compare the options and their limits. | The treatment depends on the diagnosis and on your expectations. |
| Follow up | Check the treatment and adapt your routine. | The follow-up schedule is personalised. |
A daily guide
Brushing time, in practice.
The NHS recommends about 2 minutes of brushing, twice a day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
2minutes
×2times a day
=4minutes a day
Source: NHS, How to keep your teeth clean. A prevention guide, with no prediction of an individual result.
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