Most dental problems are silent until they become expensive. A small cavity costs ₹800 to fill. The same cavity, ignored for 2 years, becomes a root canal + crown costing ₹15,000+. Worse, if it progresses to an extraction and implant, you're looking at ₹50,000+.
Every-6-month checkups prevent 95% of these escalations.
What happens at a routine checkup?
A typical 30-minute visit at Tru Smile includes:
- Visual examination — checking every tooth and your gums for early decay, cracks, or gum disease
- Digital X-rays (once a year) — catches cavities between teeth that aren't visible
- Professional cleaning — removes plaque and tartar that brushing can't reach
- Polishing — surface stains removed
- Oral cancer screening — quick check of soft tissues, tongue, throat
- Personalised advice — what to watch out for, products that suit your case
What we catch early — that you wouldn't notice
- Tiny cavities — visible only on X-ray, treated with a 20-minute filling
- Cracked fillings — replaced before they let bacteria in
- Early gum disease — bleeding gums reversed with proper cleaning + technique
- Bite problems — uneven wear that leads to TMJ pain
- Oral cancer — survival rate is 84% if caught early, 39% if caught late
When you should come in between checkups
Don't wait for the next routine visit if you have:
- Sudden tooth pain, especially with hot or cold
- Bleeding gums that don't stop after gentle brushing
- A broken or chipped tooth
- Sores in the mouth that don't heal in 2 weeks
- A loose tooth in adulthood
- Bad breath that persists despite oral hygiene
What we recommend
- Routine checkups every 6 months for healthy mouths
- Every 3–4 months if you have gum disease or are pregnant
- Annually for kids 3+ (or every 6 months if cavity-prone)
Booking a routine visit is the easiest health decision you can make. Schedule yours now.