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Oral health examination
Oral health examination
The oral health examination is an essential procedure that relies on in-depth expertise that only your dentist possesses. This examination can detect problems even before the onset of telltale signs or symptoms, at a stage when they are much easier and less costly to treat.
The examination begins with an assessment of your medical questionnaire. Remember to inform your dentist of any change in your medical condition, prescription medications, allergies, the condition of your teeth or mouth and any discomfort or muscle pain in your head or neck.
The examination continues with a visual inspection of your mouth, palpation of the intra-oral structures, and X-rays. During the examination, your dentist evaluates various factors, including the condition of your teeth, gums, tongue, tissues beneath the tongue, palate, cheeks and temporomandibular joint. If you have dentures, these are examined at the same time.
Clearly, the popular saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies fully in the field of dental health.
The purpose of a dental exam is to enable the dentist to diagnose the overall condition of your mouth and, if necessary, to suggest an appropriate treatment plan.
The recommended frequency of dental exams varies according to each patient’s oral health and specific needs.
