Overview

Comprehensive Dental Exam

At Dunedin Dental Associates, we believe preventative dentistry is very important to your health – both your oral health and your overall health. Preventing dental problems, keeping your teeth healthy, and preventing potentially costly and painful dental issues in the future all lead to a healthy mouth, and healthy you!

Our comprehensive dental exams keep your smile beautiful and strong. We perform a visual inspection of your mouth, head, and neck to detect any issues or abnormalities, use digital imaging to detect any cavities, and also we could add something about the AI X-ray software we have also reading the images as well as any issues with existing dental restorations and checking for any conditions such as gum and bone recession.

In short, receiving a comprehensive dental exam is the best way to evaluate your overall health and hygiene. During a thorough dental examination, your dental exam may include any or all of the following:

  • Check for signs of decay or periodontal disease
  • Ask about any medications
  • Perform an X-ray using low radiation digital imaging
  • Evaluate occlusion (bite)
  • Evaluate jaw
  • Discuss proper home care
  • Take a dental impression
  • Perform an oral cancer exam – skillfully examining the area around cheeks, gums, tongue, under the jaw and side of the neck  

If you’d like to learn more or schedule an appointment for a comprehensive dental exam, reach out to us today!

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Exams

What is a dental cleaning?

How often do I need to see my dentist?

Typically, you should schedule regular visits with your dental team every six months, or as directed, for dental cleaning and checkups. This prevents dental health issues in the future and keeps your teeth healthy by removing plaque and tartar.
Comprehensive exams are done for new patients and repeated usually every 5 years. Patients on recall get a periodic exam, a "checkup exam," every 6-12 months depending on their risk factor.

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Tuesday | 8am – 5pm
Wednesday | 8am – 5pm
Thursday | 8am – 5pm
Friday | By Appointments Only
Saturday | Closed
Sunday | Closed

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