{"id":1573,"date":"2024-06-08T17:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T15:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/periodic-oral-examination\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:21:30","slug":"periodic-oral-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/periodic-oral-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodic oral examination"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1573\" class=\"elementor elementor-1573 elementor-906\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ee34aa7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ee34aa7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45f5bb03\" data-id=\"45f5bb03\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f97bbd4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f97bbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Periodic check-up at the dentist in Leiden<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29a2ed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b29a2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regular check-ups help keep your teeth and gums healthy. During the periodic check-up, we carefully examine your oral health and look for changes that may require extra attention.<br\/>We check your teeth, gums, and existing fillings, crowns, and other dental work, among other things. When necessary, additional X-rays may be taken.<br\/>By identifying problems early, we can often intervene in time and prevent more extensive treatments as much as possible. We coordinate how often a check-up is advisable for you based on your personal oral health.   <\/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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41f081d5 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41f081d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57f1371d\" data-id=\"57f1371d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img \" data-interaction-id=\"4e20707\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4e20707\" id=\"4728\" src=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto.webp\" width=\"1286\" height=\"1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto.webp 1286w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto-1024x974.png 1024w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto-768x730.png 768w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tandarts-bespreekt-panoramische-rontgenfoto-600x571.png 600w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d786b15\" data-id=\"7d786b15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da2591b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da2591b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens during a periodic check-up?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3233fba7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3233fba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During the <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/why-regular-check-ups-are-important-for-your-teeth\/\">periodic check-up<\/a>, the dentist carefully examines your teeth and gums. We check for cavities, wear, damage, or other changes and also assess existing fillings, crowns, and bridges. <\/p><p>In addition, we look at the health of the gums and your general oral hygiene. When necessary, X-rays can be taken to assess areas that are not fully visible during the regular check-up. <\/p><p>After the check-up, we discuss the findings with you. If treatment is necessary, we clearly explain what we have seen and what the options are. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-728d9009 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"728d9009\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-640acfc1\" data-id=\"640acfc1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea987c6 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"ea987c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position-left elementor-animation- jeg_module___6adbcf7ec67ca\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h6 class=\"title\">Check-up of teeth<\/h6>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-148c608f jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"148c608f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position-left elementor-animation- jeg_module__1_6adbcf7ec7252\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h6 class=\"title\">Assessment of existing fillings and crowns<\/h6>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-13b845b2\" data-id=\"13b845b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427804 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"427804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position-left elementor-animation- jeg_module__2_6adbcf7ec7c50\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h6 class=\"title\">Gum check-up<\/h6>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f34509 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"23f34509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position-left elementor-animation- jeg_module__3_6adbcf7ec8401\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h6 class=\"title\">Personal advice and follow-up plan<\/h6>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f5b16b elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"14f5b16b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/register\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Subscribe<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208eb49e elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"208eb49e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5219a3c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5219a3c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d17f22e\" data-id=\"3d17f22e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a9d7b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79a9d7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your gums are also checked<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34971b0f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34971b0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During a periodic check-up, we don&#8217;t just look at your teeth, but also at the health of your gums. Healthy gums are important for maintaining your teeth. <\/p><p>We assess, among other things, whether the gums look healthy and whether there are signs of gum disease. The <strong>Periodic Periodontal Screening (PPS)<\/strong> can be used for this. <\/p><p>When extra attention is needed, we discuss this with you and advise which follow-up steps are appropriate, for example, extra attention to oral hygiene or an appointment with the dental hygienist.<\/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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47671276\" data-id=\"47671276\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5906c84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5906c84\" 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wp-image-4731\" alt=\"periodieke controle leiden tandarts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Vriendelijke-tandartscontrole-in-moderne-praktijk-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Vriendelijke-tandartscontrole-in-moderne-praktijk-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Vriendelijke-tandartscontrole-in-moderne-praktijk-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Vriendelijke-tandartscontrole-in-moderne-praktijk-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Vriendelijke-tandartscontrole-in-moderne-praktijk.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04f0b6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"04f0b6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f899a6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f899a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ff7400;\">\u2713<\/span> Gum check-up<br\/><span style=\"color: #ff7400;\">\u2713<\/span> PPS score if necessary<br\/><span style=\"color: #ff7400;\">\u2713<\/span> Personal oral hygiene advice<br\/><span style=\"color: #ff7400;\">\u2713<\/span> Timely referral to the dental hygienist<\/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<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6508b7f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6508b7f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6124236c\" data-id=\"6124236c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a17c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44a17c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How often is a periodic check-up necessary?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17c2bf30 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17c2bf30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How often a <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/why-regular-check-ups-are-important-for-your-teeth\/\">periodic check-up<\/a> is advisable varies per person. This depends, among other things, on the health of your teeth and gums, your oral hygiene, and the risk of developing cavities or other oral problems. <br><br>During the check-up, we therefore not only assess your teeth but also look at when a next check-up is appropriate for you. In this way, we tailor the check-up frequency to your personal oral health. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c86d150 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5c86d150\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an 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elementor-element-2f40ae3b\" data-id=\"2f40ae3b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-779fb255 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"779fb255\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e443cf1\" data-id=\"7e443cf1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_background_motion_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4fdd9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_accordion\" data-id=\"4b4fdd9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jkit_pro_custom_cursor_toggle&quot;:false,&quot;jkit_pro_parallax_effects_toggle&quot;:0,&quot;jkit_pro_mouse_effects_toggle&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-accordion style-default jeg_module__4_6adbcf7ecb21b\" ><div class=\"card-wrapper expand\">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-7887d10\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-7887d10\" aria-controls=\"expand-7887d10\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How often should I undergo a periodic check-up?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-7887d10\" style=\"display:block\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>The recommended interval for periodic check-ups can vary depending on your oral health and risk factors. Generally, it is recommended to make a check-up appointment every six months, but some people may require less frequent visits. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-e3c5aed\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-e3c5aed\" aria-controls=\"expand-e3c5aed\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">What happens during a periodic check-up?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-e3c5aed\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>During a periodic check-up, the dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth, including checking for tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral problems. If necessary, X-rays are also taken to detect hidden problems. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-8cc48a2\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-8cc48a2\" aria-controls=\"expand-8cc48a2\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How can I keep my teeth healthy between periodic check-ups?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-8cc48a2\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>To keep your teeth healthy between check-ups, it is important to brush regularly (at least twice a day), floss, and use mouthwash. Also, limit the consumption of sugary drinks and foods. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-76b73c2\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-76b73c2\" aria-controls=\"expand-76b73c2\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">What if I notice a problem between periodic check-ups?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-76b73c2\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>If you notice a problem, such as pain, swelling, or a broken tooth, contact your dentist as soon as possible for an appointment. It is important to address potential problems early to prevent further damage. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Periodic check-up at the dentist in Leiden Regular check-ups help keep your teeth and gums healthy. During the periodic check-up, we carefully examine your oral health and look for changes that may require extra attention.We check your teeth, gums, and existing fillings, crowns, and other dental work, among other things. 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