This thorough examination covers not only existing and developing problems, but we also keep in mind esthetics, and the mouth and jaw as a whole. Part of every screening checkup is oral hygiene advising, and training as needed. You should come for checkups every six months, when you can also have a professional cleaning done, if needed to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful.
The examination contains the following steps:
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First, we complete an extra-oral exam, where we examine the face and neck, comparing both sides.
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Next we feel around the neck and submandibular region, looking for any enlarged lymph nodes.
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This is followed by a full examination of the mouth: the upper and lower teeth, gums, cheeks, floor of the mouth, palate, and then the sublingual space.
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We also perform a periodontal disease assessment for patients over the age of 40.
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We always carry out a panoramic X-ray (except in the case of expectant mothers).
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A local X-ray is taken for any teeth that have root canal treatment, or if there is evidence of an incomplete root filling or periapical inflammation on the OPG scan.
- We will prepare the treatment plan(s) after considering all the available information. Treatment plans are prepared at the request or in consultation with the patient, either for the whole mouth, a requested region, or in order of priority.
