{"id":5410,"date":"2024-10-28T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/why-regular-check-ups-are-important-for-your-teeth\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:17:59","slug":"why-regular-check-ups-are-important-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/why-regular-check-ups-are-important-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why regular check-ups are important for your teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5410\" class=\"elementor elementor-5410 elementor-3906\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-383c39e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"383c39e4\" 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-03d1970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03d1970\" 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\">Why regular check-ups are important for your teeth<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a175742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a175742\" 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>A regular dental check-up is more than just checking for cavities. Many problems with teeth and gums develop gradually and cause little or no discomfort in the beginning. By having your teeth checked regularly, changes can be identified early, and small problems can sometimes be prevented from becoming larger.  <\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain what a regular check-up entails, what the dentist looks for, and how often a check-up may be advisable for you.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Wat is een periodieke controle bij de tandarts?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": <span>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Een periodieke controle is een routineonderzoek waarbij de tandarts uw tanden, tandvlees en algemene mondgezondheid beoordeelt om problemen vroegtijdig op te sporen.\"\n      <\/span>\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Hoe vaak moet ik een periodieke controle laten uitvoeren?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": <span>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Voor de meeste mensen wordt een controle elke zes maanden geadviseerd. Afhankelijk van uw mondgezondheid kan de tandarts een andere frequentie aanbevelen.\"\n      <\/span>\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Waarom is een periodieke controle belangrijk?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": <span>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Door regelmatige controle kunnen gaatjes, tandvleesontstekingen en andere problemen vroeg worden ontdekt en behandeld. Dit voorkomt pijn, uitgebreide behandelingen en hogere kosten.\"\n      <\/span>\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Wat gebeurt er als ik controles oversla?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": <span>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Als u controles overslaat, kunnen kleine problemen onopgemerkt verergeren. Dit kan leiden tot pijnklachten, ingrijpende behandelingen en mogelijk tandverlies.\"\n      <\/span>\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Wordt een periodieke controle vergoed?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": <span>\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Voor kinderen tot 18 jaar wordt de controle meestal vergoed vanuit de basisverzekering. Voor volwassenen is vergoeding afhankelijk van een aanvullende tandartsverzekering.\"\n      <\/span>\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><\/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-61468b3 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-a067a08 \" data-id=\"61468b3\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"61468b3\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"61468b3\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ce165 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80ce165\" 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=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/periodieke-controle.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4913\" alt=\"periodieke controle\" \/>\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421b1d5 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-5bd3103 \" data-id=\"421b1d5\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"421b1d5\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"421b1d5\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e585a31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e585a31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"periodieke-controle\" 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 is a regular dental 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-c08757d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c08757d\" 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>A regular check-up is an appointment where the dentist assesses the health of your mouth and teeth.<br\/>This involves more than just checking for cavities. The dentist also examines existing fillings, crowns, and other restorations, the gums, and any changes in the mouth.<br\/>Have you developed any complaints since your last appointment? Then the check-up is also a good time to discuss them.<br\/>Based on the findings, it can be determined whether treatment, additional research, or preventive advice is necessary.  <\/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-733b382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"733b382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"wat-controleert-tandarts\" 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 does the dentist check during a regular 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-f479c55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f479c55\" 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 check-up, your teeth are systematically assessed.<br\/>The dentist looks at the teeth and molars, possible signs of caries, existing fillings and crowns, wear and fractures, and the condition of the gums.<br\/>Other parts of the mouth may also be examined, such as the tongue and mucous membranes.<br\/>Do you have implants, a bridge, or another dental construction? Then the dentist will also check if there are any abnormalities visible.<br\/>Which parts receive extra attention depends on your personal dental situation. <\/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-63e7ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63e7ccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"controle-zonder-pijn\" 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\">Why are regular check-ups important if you have no pain?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee9729d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee9729d\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common thought is that a visit to the dentist is only necessary when something hurts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is that various dental conditions cause hardly any symptoms in the beginning.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a small cavity can go unnoticed for a long time. Gum problems can also develop without clear pain. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wait until a problem starts to hurt, it may have become more extensive in the meantime.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular check-ups give the dentist the opportunity to recognize changes earlier.<\/span><\/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-18af4cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18af4cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"tandvlees-controleren\" 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\">Are the gums 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-14bbc41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14bbc41\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Healthy gums are important for the preservation of your teeth and molars. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding, swollen, or receding gums can indicate inflammation.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superficial inflammation of the gums is called <\/span><b>gingivitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the supporting tissue and jawbone around teeth and molars are also affected in sensitive patients, we call it <\/span><b>periodontitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because periodontitis does not always cause clear pain, checking the gums can be important to identify problems in time.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When more extensive research or professional cleaning is required, an appointment with the dentist or <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/dental-hygienist\/\">dental hygienist<\/a> can be scheduled for this.<\/span><\/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-9154f10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9154f10\" 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=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4915\" alt=\"Tandarts onderzoekt ontspannen pati\u00ebnt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tandarts-onderzoekt-ontspannen-patient.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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d105ace elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d105ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"rontgenfotos\" 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\">Are X-rays taken at every 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-c763d6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c763d6f\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. X-rays do not automatically have to be taken at every regular check-up. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist assesses whether an X-ray is necessary for diagnostics at that moment.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-rays can provide information about areas that cannot be fully assessed with a visual check alone. Think, for example, of certain spots between teeth and molars, around roots, or under existing restorations. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often X-ray examination is needed varies per patient and depends, among other things, on the dental situation, previous findings, and the risk of new problems.<\/span><\/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-69bb443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69bb443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"zelf-doen\" 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\">Is a regular check-up the same as a dental cleaning?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b699aef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b699aef\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. A regular check-up and a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/dental-hygienist\/\">dental cleaning<\/a> have different purposes. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the check-up, the dentist assesses the health of your teeth and mouth.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a dental cleaning, the emphasis is on removing plaque and tartar and, where necessary, guidance on daily oral care.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients require regular professional cleaning, while for others it is necessary less often.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist or dental hygienist can advise which interval suits your oral health.<\/span><\/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-8f0b290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f0b290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"hoe-vaak-controle\" 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 should you go to the dentist for a 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-871ae76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"871ae76\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no check-up interval that is the same for everyone.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people are used to going to the dentist every six months. For some patients, that may indeed be an appropriate interval, but someone with stable and healthy teeth may be given a different check-up interval than someone with an increased risk of caries or gum problems. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist looks at your oral health, previous dental problems, oral care, and other relevant risk factors.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on this, it can be determined when a next check-up is advisable.<\/span><\/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-458e7d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"458e7d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"controle-kinderen\" 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\">Should children also go to the dentist regularly?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ed468 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ed468\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Regular check-ups are also important for <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/pediatric-dentistry\/\">children<\/a>. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In children, the teeth are constantly changing. Baby teeth are replaced, permanent teeth erupt, and the way children care for their teeth is still developing. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During check-ups, the dentist can therefore look not only for cavities but also at the development of the teeth, oral care, and prevention.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By bringing children from a young age, they can also become familiar with the dentist in a calm way.<\/span><\/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-4c4f71a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c4f71a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"lang-niet-tandarts\" 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 if you don't go to the dentist for a long time?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575e73c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"575e73c\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have a check-up for a long time, it does not automatically mean that something is wrong with your teeth.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does mean, however, that changes can go unnoticed for a longer period.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A starting problem can develop further during that period. A small cavity can become larger, gum problems can worsen, and a damaged restoration can deteriorate further. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The longer a problem develops, the more extensive the final treatment can sometimes become.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you not visited a dentist for years? There is no need for shame. A new check-up simply starts with looking at the current situation and discussing what might be needed.  <\/span><\/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-b909a25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b909a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"eerder-contact\" 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\">When should you not wait until your next 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-abad46c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abad46c\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">A regular check-up is intended for situations where there are no acute complaints.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you experience <a href=\"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/emergency-dentist\/\">severe toothache, a broken tooth, swelling<\/a>, or another clear change in your mouth in the meantime? Then do not automatically wait until your next check-up appointment. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the practice and describe your complaints. It can then be assessed how quickly an appointment is needed. <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of rapidly increasing swelling in combination with swallowing or breathing problems, immediate medical assessment is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cf8e4 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-e335e7d \" data-id=\"17cf8e4\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"17cf8e4\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"17cf8e4\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9ff845 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-f9ff845-57afb9d \" data-id=\"f9ff845\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"f9ff845\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"f9ff845\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459d70a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"459d70a\" 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\">Regular check-up at We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b04220 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b04220\" 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>At We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden, we look at the health of your teeth, molars, and gums during a regular check-up. We discuss what we see and clearly explain when treatment or extra attention is needed.  <br>Is everything healthy and stable? Then we will discuss when a next check-up is advisable for you. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d02a4d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-3d02a4d-b3f8e44 \" data-id=\"3d02a4d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3d02a4d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3d02a4d\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4355a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"df4355a\" 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 \u2192  <\/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\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why regular check-ups are important for your teeth A regular dental check-up is more than just checking for cavities. Many problems with teeth and gums develop gradually and cause little or no discomfort in the beginning. By having your teeth checked regularly, changes can be identified early, and small problems can sometimes be prevented from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-oral-care"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.7 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Regular dental check-up Leiden | We Smile Tandartsen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What happens during a regular dental check-up? 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