01
Medical history evaluation
The doctor reviews the forms you filled out with you and determines whether there are precautions to take during your dental visit.
Oral Exams & Cleanings
A comprehensive exam at your first visit, then a check-up every six months. This is the appointment that keeps the expensive ones away.
What a comprehensive exam includes
Performed by your dentist at your initial visit, and repeated at your regular check-ups every six months.
02
Oral cancer screening
We check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
03
Diagnostic x-rays
Radiographs are essential for detecting decay, tumors, cysts and bone loss. They also help determine tooth and root positions.
04
Examination of existing restorations
We check the condition of your current fillings, crowns and other restorations.
05
Examination for tooth decay
All tooth surfaces are checked for decay using special dental instruments.
06
Bone and gum evaluation
Measurements are taken at this step to evaluate for periodontal disease.
Then the cleaning
The right cleaning for your gums
Based on your medical history, x-rays and bone and gum evaluation, your dentist determines the type of cleaning that will benefit you most. There are two, and they are not interchangeable.
Dental prophylaxis
Have you ever wondered what that sticky film on your teeth is? Plaque is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins that cause inflammation, redness and bleeding, and that inflammation is the start of periodontal disease.
Scaling and root planing
Calculus forms after plaque hardens on the surfaces of the tooth. It may sit below or above the gum line, and removing it requires special dental instruments.
