Comprehensive dental exam:

During a dental exam, the dentist or hygienist will likely discuss your diet and oral hygiene habits and might demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques. Other topics for discussion might include lifestyle factors that can affect oral health and possible cosmetic improvements to your teeth.

A comprehensive dental exam is performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist include the following:

• Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): X-rays can diagnose problems otherwise unnoticed, such as damage to jawbones, impacted teeth, abscesses, cysts or tumors, and decay between the teeth.

• Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces are to be checked for decay with special dental instruments.

• Oral cancer screening: Check the neck, lips, tongue, throat, oral mucosa, face, and gums for any signs of oral cancer. Our goal is to discover oral, head and neck cancers early, before patients present complaining of pain, a mass, bleeding, otalgia, or dysphagia.

• Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.

• Bite Check: Check bite and jaw issues.

• Examination of existing restorations: Check current Fillings, Bridges, Crowns, and Implants, etc.

• Any Changes: Discuss any changes you have noticed since your last visit.

• Professional Dental Cleaning: Professional dental cleanings are usually performed the same visit if you don't have periodontal disease. In case of periodontal disease you will be treatment planned for Scaling and Root Planning.

• Teeth polishing: We remove stains and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.