Complete Oral Exam
Comprehensive evaluation of your teeth, gums, bite, and oral cancer screening at every visit.
A thorough exam at your first visit, with a focused check at every visit after, covering:
- Examination of diagnostic X-Rays (radiographs)Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss, X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningWe examine your face, neck, lips, tongue, throat tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
- Gum disease evaluationWe check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
- Examination of tooth decayWe use special dental instruments to check all tooth surfaces for decay.
- Examination of existing restorationsWe examine the condition of existing fillings, crowns, and other restorations.
- Advanced Technology
Oral health scan with iTero
We use the iTero scanner to build a digital model of your teeth and gums at a single point in time. That model lets us use time-lapse technology to see concrete changes between visits.
General Dentistry · Hingham, MA
Questions
Complete Oral Exam questions, answered.
These answers cover the usual starting points. Call the office when your situation needs a more specific answer.
What happens during a complete oral exam?
- We review diagnostic X-rays, screen for oral cancer, evaluate your gums for signs of periodontal disease, check every tooth surface for decay, and examine any existing fillings or crowns. Your first visit includes the full exam, and each visit after gets a focused check.
How often do I need a complete oral exam?
- We perform a focused exam at every visit, alongside your cleaning. Call our Hingham office if you're not sure when your next visit is due.
Why do I need X-rays at my exam?
- X-rays help us detect decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss that aren't visible during a visual exam. They also show us the position of your teeth and roots so we can plan treatment accurately.
Is the oral cancer screening part of every exam?
- Yes, we examine your face, neck, lips, tongue, throat tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer as part of the complete exam.
Will you check my old fillings and crowns?
- Yes, we examine the condition of your existing restorations at every complete oral exam so we can catch wear or failure early.
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