Initial Oral Exam
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, an oral cancer screening, information gathering, a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. This involves taking various types of x-rays, which allows us to properly make a diagnosis in order to recommend treatment that individually fits each patient.
The following is a detailed list of your initial oral exam:
- Complete visual exam of teeth for decay
- When necessary, x-rays and their interpretation
- Exam for looseness of teeth
- Exam to determine any tooth nerve damage
- Complete exam for abnormalities of the roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth, tongue, lips, and cheeks
- Early detection of bite problems
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) exam for pain or abnormal sounds
- Examine facial tissue and lymph nodes for abnormalities
- Examine gums for diseased tissue and plaque
- Medical update that may affect your dental work
- Pan x-ray every 5 years to check any head and neck abnormalities