Dental check up help

iceicebaby

had a check up today

Nothing needing doing apart from the dentist said the following to the dental nurse and I dont know what they mean.

I was going to ask but the dentist is a big scary woman and was rushing me out to get the next one in!

she said the following

Upper right 8 grade 1
Upper left 8 grade 1
Gums are a 2

What does that mean lol

all she said i had to do was come back and see hygeinist as I have some gum disease on 2 back teeth and I need a deep clean in that area

Thanks in advance

Teerah

It means that there is some slight loosening of your two top wisdom teeth due to gum disease so that they may move about 1mm side to side more than normal. Treatment with the hygienist and strict oral hygiene thereafter in these areas should help to prevent progression and if they dont get any worse they are unlikely to cause problems. If you smoke, stop. Your hygienist will be able to show you where the problem areas are and how best to keep those areas clean.

iceicebaby

Thank you Teerah

Any idea what gums are a 2 mean lol

And i dont smoke btw !

Teerah

It refers to a basic gum exam called a BPE. Grade 2 means plaque retentive factors present but no pocketing > 3.5mm so there is probably some tartar present but no significant bone loss which causes pocketing.

iceicebaby

Thanks again!

I assume you are a dentist then ?

Teerah

iceicebaby wrote:

Thanks again!

I assume you are a dentist then ?

For my sins, yes

iceicebaby

Ah a thankless profession!


So I am gonna have to start taking BETTER care of me toothy pegs then! This is the first time I have had any problems of any sort. Only have 1 filling from when I was a child!

Teerah

Things dont sound too bad and theres unlikely to be any longterm consequences if you follow your hygienist's advice.

domdent

A dental examination should follow the guidlines below

Description

A full examination has been carried out, extra-oral , soft tissue , periodontal and dental.

A full diagnosis has been made and recorded so that all aspects of treatment including patient centred information as well as clinical measurements have been considered and agreed with the patient.

History taking

patient records are thorough the details of medical and social history patient expectations and attitudes and alternative treatment proposals are recorded.

The patient understands a full and comprehensive examination has been performed and feels involved in the formulation of the treatment plan.

Clinical exam

extra oral assessment appearance, facial profile , palpation of lymph nodes and jaw joints ,

Full periodontal screening

Soft tissue sceening

Full chart of teeth

Radiogrphic examination of teeth where necessary according to risk factors.

Radiographs mounted and assessed.

Diagnosis and report

A full diagnosis with alternatives has been made presence or absence of disease is noted.

Consent

A personalised treatment plan has been written listing all possible options and given to the patient.

At a subsequent consultation a discussion has taken place outining the outcomes risks benefits , indicationg to what extent it/they depends upon established versus relatively new or controversial procedures.

Long-term costs have been explained.

A recall arrangment has been made that the patient is happy with



If patients are getting this on the nhs I will be very surprised;)

specsappeal

i never got anything like that from my NHS dentist!! changed to private (even though i am entitled to free treatment) and get all of the above with a smile!!