一般來說,每年應該到牙科診所讓牙醫檢查口腔和牙齒健康一次。
Generally speaking, you should visit a dentist for dental check-up once per year.
但是以下高危或有特殊需要的人士應該每半年或更頻密地讓牙醫檢查一次﹕
However, the following people with high risk or special needs should visit dentist twice per year or more often:
1. 患有嚴重口腔疾病人士﹕例如有嚴重蛀牙或牙周病
Patients with severe oral diseases: for example, suffered from severe tooth decay or gum diseases
2. 吸煙人士﹕吸煙者患牙周病的機會比非吸煙者高5倍或以上
Smokers: it was estimated that smokers may have over 5 times of risk than non-smokers of developing gum diseases
3. 患有系統性疾病人士﹕例如糖尿病、血友病、愛滋病等會影響免疫系統的疾病
Patients with systemic diseases: for example, Diabetes Mellitus, Haemophilia or AIDS. These diseases have negative impacts on immune system
4. 頭部和頸部曾接受電療的人士﹕電療可能引致唾液分泌減少、口腔黏膜發炎等後遺症
Patients who have received radiotherapy in the head and neck region: radiotherapy may cause sequela such as reduced saliva secretion and inflammation of oral mucosa.
5. 弱能人士﹕自理能用較弱
Mentally handicapped individuals: poor self-care
我們邁雋牙科的醫生也可能因應您的健康狀況制訂適合您的覆診頻率,請記緊按時覆診,以保障您的健康。
Our dentists in MIAH Dental Care may also provide you with an individualized check-up plan based on your clinical condition. Please follow the schedule for the sake of your health.