Dental Examination

At your initial visit, a comprehensive dental health check-up will be performed by your dentist.

Your regular check-up will consist of an examination of more than just your teeth. The dentist and hygienist will examine and report on the following:

• Examination of your Teeth
  Tooth surfaces will be checked for any decay, cracks, or chips. Also, current restorations will be examined, and checks will be made for any malformations or disorders of the teeth. Catching small areas of decay early saves tooth structure and thereby helps keep your teeth for a lifetime.
• Gum Disease Evaluation
  The gums and bone around the teeth will be checked for any signs of periodontal disease. Gum disease is responsible for premature tooth loss. Studies indicate that the bacteria from gum disease is linked to heart disease and other systemic diseases.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  As part of our examination, we check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums for any suspicious lesions. With early detection and treatment, oral cancer, in many cases, can be successfully eliminated.
• Examination of Dental X-Rays
  Routine dental X-rays are essential for the detection of decay, tumours, cysts and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
• Intraoral Camera Evaluation
  A high-tech intraoral camera takes photos of your teeth. The camera enlarges them forty times, revealing cracks and abnormalities not always visible to the naked eye.
• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) and Facial Muscle Evaluation
  Jaw muscles and joints are checked for any dysfunctions, which can be as minor as slight clicking or popping sensations or as severe as persistent pain extending into the face, neck and shoulders.