It is important to maintain excellent oral health. One way to maintain a healthy mouth is to have regular dental exams so that you can catch any potential problems before they get worse. When you visit Simpli Dental, our dentists will check your teeth, gums, bone, and other oral structures for defects and disease. This includes evaluating your risk of developing an oral health condition and identifying present concerns. A dental exam typically includes utilizing x-rays (radiographs) and other diagnostic procedures to provide the oral health professionals with sufficient information to provide an informed diagnosis and treatment plan.
Regular dental exams help protect us from serious and potentially painful oral health conditions. They are not just for your oral health, but also for your overall health. If your hygienist or dentist indicates a systemic disease that is present in the oral cavity, they will suggest that you see a medical doctor. The exam also gives your dentist a chance to provide care for your teeth to detect oral health problems earlier. Early detection results in less complicated and costly treatment.
Your first visit will involve a discussion about your dental and medical history, followed by an evaluation that will discover any potential problems with your teeth. Some examination techniques include:
If your dentist doesn’t notice any problems, they will begin cleaning your teeth by scaling, polishing, and treating them with fluoride. If your dentist does notice any problems, you will be given a treatment plan and walk through the next steps of treatment. If at any time during the dental exam you have a question, the dental team would be glad to help answer them for you.
We typically recommend patients get their teeth cleaned every four to six months. Some patients that get minimal tartar build-up may be able to get their teeth cleaned every twelve months. For patients that are at high risk of developing oral health conditions, we may suggest more frequently. If you are having any pain or tenderness in or around your mouth we suggest you contact a dental professional as soon as possible. Even if you no longer have your natural teeth, it’s important to see your dentist for regular exams to maintain your oral health and the condition of your replacement teeth. Our dental hygienists will be able to determine the ideal frequency based on your individual needs.
Initial exams with limited x-rays are $75. Additional dental examination fees start at $40 plus x-rays. A panoramic radiograph costs $75. Please see our pricing page for additional information.
Please note that all procedures are completed by a general dentist and not a specialist. Due to variations in individual patient needs and changing oral health conditions, prices are not guaranteed and need to be approved in office prior to and at the time of treatment.
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