Dental Exam We tend to get pretty busy with our lives and sometimes assume that our dental health is great as long as we brush our teeth. Surely, we can maintain good oral hygiene on our own, but for the long haul, it is always good to have dental checkups and exams. With dental exams, you can know if your teeth are actually in good health or become aware of impending oral health issues by the help of our professionals. At Capitol Square Dental, our team uses dental exams to detect and address oral health issues at the earliest signs.What Are Exams?Dental exams are checkups done on patients' teeth, gums, and the entire mouth. In a dental exam, we screen your mouth for tooth decay, and check your gums. Dental exams also cover your whole mouth, head, and neck area. If there are signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or signs of other oral health issues, exams help us spot them easily. When such cases are found early, treating them becomes easy before they grow into much more complicated situations. During dental exams, patients also get educated on the best ways to improve their oral health. What Does a Dental Exam Entail?After scheduling an exam with us, we would review your dental health and medical history. Generally, a dental exam proceeds with a cleaning. Using dental tools, our team will remove plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth and gums. Flossing or brushing could also be carried out as required. With these processes, we can give an evaluation on your oral hygiene. Also, this helps to evaluate your risks of tooth or root decay, or even gum disease. Once done, fluoride will be applied to your teeth as needed. This will help to prevent tooth decay. Your bite and jawbones will also be checked for consistency. Sometimes, dental x-rays are required. With these x-rays, our professionals can determine if there are issues such as bone loss, cavities, or other concerns that may not be noticed otherwise. There are different types of x-rays, and our professionals will inform you which is best suited for you. Dental exams also include checks for signs of oral cancer. We will check the inside of your lips, cheeks, the sides of your tongue, and also the floor and roof of your mouth. We will also check the sides of your neck and also feel under your jaw. How Do Exams Help?From a comprehensive dental exam, our dentists use the results to determine if there are cavities, gum problems, or bone loss. Dental exams also help to realize when patients have problems with tooth development. With these results, you will be advised on the best way to treat whatever issue might be arising. If there is a need to make another appointment, you will be informed so that wee can treat such issues. If your oral health is in great shape, you will also be equipped with more knowledge to help keep it that way. Practicing and keeping up good dental hygiene is not complete without having regular exams. Please do not hesitate to reach us at Capitol Square Dental today by calling us at (380) 383-3497 to schedule your next dental exam. |
 Phone(380) 383-3497 HoursTues: 9:00am - 6:00pm Thurs: 8:00am - 3:30pm M, W, F, S - By appointment only |
