Good oral hygiene, early detection and maintenance.

Why are dental examinations important?

Regular dental examinations are very important and help you to maintain oral health. The process allows the dentist to check for early signs of dental problems, such as decay or gum disease, and therefore take measures to prevent the problems from becoming serious. Tooth decay can, if left untreated, cause the total loss of a tooth within a year.

Our examination is a systematic process during which we will investigate many facets of your oral and systemic health in order to identify potential issues or concerns and develop a uniquely customized treatment plan that is catered towards maximizing your oral health while meeting your goals and expectations.

• Dental X-rays: X-rays are taken of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues around them to help find problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw.

• Periodontal disease diagnosis: The examination focuses on bleeding or puffy gums, tooth infection, bad breadth, or any other problem around the tooth.

• Oral cancer screening: This involves a thorough check up to examine if any signs of oral cancer exist. Regular examinations help in early diagnosis and treatable.

• Cavities and tooth fractures: Checks on any possible wear and tear of cavities and detects tooth fractures.

• Evaluating current restorations: A regular oral examination helps in evaluating the status of the restorations - fillings, veneers, crowns, implants, bridges and so on.

• Examining tooth decay/caries/cavity: Early detection of tooth decay helps in timely treatment of the tooth decay which includes filling, crown, root canal treatment, extraction depending on the severity of the problem.