Examination and Prevention

Dental Examination

The examination is performed by the dentist using good lighting, mirror, dental probe and compressed air to dry the tooth surfaces. Often x-rays are used in conjunction with a visual examination to help diagnose disease before it becomes hazardous to your health. In addition, regular examinations can save you money by alleviating problems while they are small and before they become expensive to repair, or in some cases, impossible to repair. Your dental examinations generally include the following:

• Oral cancer screening
• Gum disease evaluation
• Visual examination looking for signs of tooth decay
• Examination of diagnostic x-rays to see decay, cysts, tumours and other problems that cannot be seen by the naked eye
• Evaluation of the status of current restorations (fillings and others)