Periodontal disease examination in 2020

Are you concerned about your choking, jaw movement, or receding gums?
The city will send a consultation ticket for periodontal disease screening to eligible people.
Please feel free to consult with us about any problems you may have on a daily basis, such as ``I'm worried about bad breath'' or ``I'm going to the dentist but would like to ask other dentists.''

Live a rich life by taking advantage of dental checkups!

• Enjoy delicious meals

If you have 20 or more teeth, you can enjoy most foods. Eating is one of the great pleasures of life.

• Stay youthful

Chewing well will strengthen your facial muscles and make your face firmer. It also activates the brain, which helps prevent dementia. Your desire to communicate will increase and your life will become more active!

• can live longer

According to statistics, people in their 80s who have 10 or more teeth can live about twice as long as men and about 1.5 times as long as women.

• You can also save money!

According to an overview of the 2019 Basic Survey on National Life published by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, when looking at the rate of outpatient visits by gender and illness, "dental disease" ranked third for men and fourth for women.

People who have regular dental checkups can save money on treatment costs and the time it takes, and also have peace of mind. A dental checkup will allow you to get a good understanding of the current state of your oral cavity, and together with your dentist, you can think about and put into practice measures to maintain and improve your teeth, gums, and oral function.

• Citizens who will be 40, 50, 60, or 70 years old between April 2, 2020 and April 1, 2027.

Note: Citizens as of the date of examination

1. For those aged 40 and 50: From May 27, 2020 to January 31, 2020
2. For those aged 60 and 70: From June 10, 2020 to January 31, 2020

• Interview, periodontal tissue examination, guidance based on examination results, etc.

• Free (public expense)

Note: If the examination reveals that treatment is necessary, the treatment will be charged at actual cost.

• Please make an appointment directly at a designated dental institution and bring the consultation ticket sent by the city to your appointment.

Note: If you lose your consultation ticket, it can be reissued . Please bring proof of your identity (driver's license, etc.) to the health center.