Preventative Dentistry

Dental exams help protect your oral health and general well-being. It gives your dentist a chance to provide tips on caring for your teeth, detect any problems early and be aware on when to get treated.

When you sit down in the dentist’s chair for your exam, your dentist’s goal will be to check the overall status of your dental health and hygiene. The dentist or hygienist will clean your teeth, check for cavities and gum disease. He or she will evaluate any signs of damage or decay as well as check your face, neck and mouth for abnormalities.

During a dental exam, our dentist evaluates the below to play an important role in detecting and preventing many serious dental and health conditions:

• overall health and oral hygiene
• The risk of tooth decay, root decay, and gum or bone disease
• Need for tooth restoration or tooth replacement
• Bite and jaw for problems
• To remove any stains or deposits on your teeth
• To demonstrate proper cleaning techniques for your teeth or dentures
• To assess your need for fluoride
• Take dental X-rays or, if necessary, do other diagnostic procedures