EXAMS
Routine dental exams are incredibly important for your oral health and general well-being. They give your dental professionals a chance to provide tips on looking after your teeth and to spot any problems early—when they’re most treatable.
A detailed exam from our downtown Vancouver dentist, Bay Dental, is important to your continuous health and can only be carried out by your dental professional. At your preliminary dental consultation, we ask that you show up 15 minutes early and plan to spend 60-90 minutes in our office. Your very first consultation will include a detailed oral exam along with dental x-rays so that we can evaluate your health.
This is important because a dental test can catch issues before you see or feel them. Determining problems early makes them much easier and more economical to treat. At Bay Dental, we will discuss your diet and oral hygiene habits and may need to show appropriate brushing and flossing strategies to ensure a healthy mouth at every visit. Other topics for conversation might include lifestyle choices that can influence oral health, as well as possible cosmetic improvements to your teeth.
During the exam, we will be looking for:
- Signs of cavities
- Tooth damage or trauma
- Early signs of oral cancer
- Gum disease
- The general condition of your face, mouth, and jaw
During an exam, our Vancouver dentist will ask questions about any health problems you have or medications you’re taking and talk about how they might affect your oral health. If you have diabetes, for instance, you’re at an increased risk of gum illness. Also, any medication that contributes to dry mouth can increase your danger of tooth decay. Routine hygiene appointments and exams are a vital part of preventive healthcare.
Also during a dental examination, our dental team will clean your teeth and look for cavities and gum disease. We will also examine your threat of developing other oral health problems, while checking your face, neck and mouth for problems.
Simply schedule an appointment for our next dental exam today and we’ll see you in person to discuss your oral health. We look forward to hearing from you!