Your dentist will do a thorough dental examination at your initial dental visit. Your dentist and hygienist will check the following during routine checkups:

• Examining diagnostic radiographs is crucial for finding deterioration, cysts, tumours, and bone loss. X-rays can also be used to locate the tooth and its root.

• Oral cancer examinations: Look for any indications of oral cancer on the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums.

• Examine the gums and surrounding bone for any indications of periodontal disease when evaluating the presence of gum disease.

• Examining tooth decay: Using specialised dental tools, we will examine every tooth surface for signs of decay.

• Check for current crowns, fillings, and other restorations that have already been placed.

 

Dedicated dental cleaning

Registered dental hygienists often perform professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis).

An oral examination and the following will be part of your cleaning appointment:

• Calculus removal: Calculus removal, also known as tartar removal, is the removal of hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for a while and has been firmly affixed to the tooth surface. Calculus may only be eliminated using specialised dental tools and forms above and below the gum line.

• Taking out plaque: A sticky, nearly invisible film known as plaque develops on the teeth. Saliva, food scraps, and active bacteria are all present in this expanding colony. Toxins (poisons) produced by the bacteria irritate and inflame the gums. Periodontal disease is a result of this inflammation.

• Polishing your teeth will eliminate any stains or plaque that were missed by your dental brushing and scaling.