As your dental care provider, we want to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the comprehensive dental examination that is performed during your routine check-ups. This examination is an essential part of maintaining your oral health and preventing dental problems.
A comprehensive dental examination is a thorough assessment of your oral health, which is typically conducted during your routine dental check-ups. It involves a detailed examination of your teeth, gums, jaw, and surrounding oral structures to identify any existing or potential issues. This examination helps us create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Medical and Dental History Review: Our dental team will review your medical and dental history, including any previous dental treatments, allergies, medications, and relevant health conditions. This information helps us understand your overall health and its potential impact on your oral health.
Visual Examination: We will visually inspect your mouth, including your teeth, gums, tongue, cheeks, and other oral tissues. This examination helps us detect signs of tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, oral cancer, and other oral health conditions.
Dental X-rays: X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool that provides us with detailed images of your teeth, jawbone, and supporting structures. They help us identify any hidden dental issues such as tooth decay, impacted teeth, bone loss, or abnormalities that are not visible during a visual examination.
Periodontal Assessment: We will evaluate the health of your gums and assess the presence of gum disease (periodontal disease). This examination includes measuring the depth of the spaces between your gums and teeth (periodontal pockets) and assessing the level of gum inflammation or bleeding.
Bite and Jaw Evaluation: We will examine your bite (how your upper and lower teeth fit together) and evaluate your jaw joint (temporomandibular joint or TMJ). This assessment helps us identify any issues such as misaligned teeth, bruxism (teeth grinding), or TMJ disorders that may require further attention.
Oral Cancer Screening: We will perform an oral cancer screening by checking for any abnormal growths, lesions, or discoloration in your mouth, lips, throat, and neck. Early detection of oral cancer significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
Regular dental check-ups and comprehensive examinations play a crucial role in maintaining optimal oral health. By detecting and addressing dental issues at their early stages, we can prevent more extensive and costly treatments in the future. Additionally, routine examinations allow us to monitor your oral health over time and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
We encourage you to schedule your next routine dental check-up, which will include a comprehensive dental examination. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Thank you for entrusting us with your dental care. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
Open 9am -5pm Monday to Friday
Occasional Saturdays – Private only
Vacancies available. Contact the practice by phone to enquire
Suite 1E
Southgate House
88 Town Centre
Basildon ( Essex )
SS14 1BN
