Dental Exam While daily brushing and flossing are very important in maintaining the health of your oral cavity, so are professional dental exams and cleanings. According to the American Dental Association, patients should come in for two cleanings and examinations per year regardless of how old they are. It is the best way to detect any potentially harmful conditions or diseases. Any tissue anomalies, sores, or discolored areas are always thoroughly assessed and if necessary, sent to a professional lab to be evaluated. Some patients may be nervous or anxious about seeing the dentist. While this is a common anxiety, patients should to come in to see us. Sedation dentistry techniques are now available which can be employed to ensure the patient is relaxed and comfortable during their examination. It is important to realize that diseases have the best chance of being cured when they are caught early in their development. This is true for a variety of conditions including periodontal disease, cavities, oral cancer, and tooth decay. In most cases, the longer the condition goes unnoticed, the more invasive and more treatments will be needed. Why not come into one of our Smile Makers Dental Center offices for an assessment? Why Are Dental Exams Important?Most people who are anxious about the dentist fear that they will experience a high level of pain during their examination and cleaning. This is not the case. Cleanings are generally painless. The mild discomfort patients can feel as they are having their teeth cleaned of bacteria, plaque, and tartar from below the gumline is far less than that of an invasive procedure which might be necessary if a disorder or disease is not caught in the early stages. Thankfully, there are sedation dentistry techniques which can be used. What once was reserved for dental surgeries are now available for cleanings and examinations. Details of an ExamOne of the most important aspects of the examination does not even have to do with the oral cavity at all. It has to do with gathering and updating the patient's full medical history. It is important to note what kind of treatment the patient is going through for other physical ailments. By having this information, we can know what kind of things to go look for in the oral cavity and make an informed treatment decision at the time. Once we have the updated medical history of the patient, we will then examine their neck, jaw, head, and mouth noting any limited range of motion, ulcers, discolorations, or odd tissue anomalies in or around the oral cavity. We will also take x-rays to look at the underlying structure of the jawbones to note any resorption which might have occurred. Patients who want to know more about dental examinations should come in to Smile Makers Dental Center to see us to find out more. We can answer all of your questions and get you scheduled for an examination. We can also be reached by phone simply by calling one of our locations. Call us today. |
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