The sun is shining and it’s that happy time of year again; the holiday countdown is on for many of us, but have you remembered to book a dental check-up before you go?

A check-up is probably not the first thing you think about when you draw up your list of things to do before you go on holiday, but it could save you a lot of money, time and pain. Routine check-ups only take 15 minutes and regular appointment will keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy.

Benefits of regular check-ups

Many of us look forward to holidays for weeks, even months before and the last thing you want to be doing is spending your time in the waiting room of a dental clinic waiting to see a dentist with severe toothache, an abscess or a fractured tooth. We advise all our clients to have 6 monthly check-ups to reduce the risk of decay and gum disease and ensure that any problems are treated quickly; if you have signs of decay, treating the issue early will prevent any further damage to the tooth, saving you from toothache, infections and painful abscesses, which will undoubtedly put a dampener on your holiday plans.

What happens during a dental check-up?

Many people are nervous about going to the dentist and we have many years of experience in caring for nervous patients. Check-ups are nothing to worry about; they are quick and painless and they just give dentists the opportunity to have a look around your mouth, check for any warning signs and note down any changes or symptoms to monitor. If you don’t need any treatment, you don’t have to visit again for another 6 months and you have complete peace of mind that your teeth are lovely and healthy. If you do need treatment, we can arrange this before you go on holiday to ensure you enjoy every second of your well-deserved rest.

Call us today to book your pre-holiday dental check-up at Harley Street Dental Studio in London!