Oral health is very important to maintain overall health. Dentists help you take care of your oral health and hygiene. Early detection of problems is the key to diagnosis, and can be treated at the early stages.

Yes, the dentist diagnoses, treats and manages your oral health care needs, such as preventive education for kids as well as adults, treatments for pain and cosmetic treatments.

Poor oral health can have an effect on other body parts, and sometimes having other conditions require extra care of the mouth. Your mouth has a normal number of healthy bacteria, but in different situations and circumstances, a variation in these levels can cause teeth and gum problems causing pain, swelling and other conditions that will require treatment.

For infants and babies, you should bring them to the dentist for their first visit when their first tooth erupts, or when they turn 6 months old.

For toddlers and children, every 6-8 months visit is advised and preventive education and treatments are given. Based on their age and condition, teeth cleaning will be done.

For adults, a visit every 6 months along with cleaning and polishing is recommended.

Of course, any unusual signs and pain needs to be checked and a dental consult right away, as a delay could prolong the condition further.