Dental examinations are routinely performed to evaluate your oral health and help detect any dental problems. These exams involve:
• Digital X-Ray Evaluation: This in-depth review helps to detect problems such as tooth decay, bone deterioration, periodontal disease, oral cancer and tooth root positioning. Digital X-rays improve the success rate for early detection of problems, and reduce the amount of radiation exposure for your safety.
• Digital Intra-Oral Photos: The intraoral camera is leading-edge technology in the dental exam. The camera is about the size of a dental mirror. It helps the dentist to take a close look at problem areas under magnification, to view problems in their earliest stages. The patient can also see the images on the digital monitors.
• Gum Disease Assessment: The gum and bone tissue surrounding the teeth will be reviewed for early or late stages of gum disease.
• Tooth Decay Inspection: The surface, front and back of teeth are inspected for signs of tooth decay using a series of accurate dental instruments.
• Existing Dental Work Analysis: Placed crowns, fillings, inlay and onlays, bonding, dental implants and veneers are checked for damage.
• Oral Cancer Screening: Areas of the face, mouth, lips, throat, tongue and gums are thoroughly examined for signs of tumors or oral cancer.
