Comprehensive Dental Exam

At MouthPeace Dental, new patients are encouraged to have a comprehensive oral exam completed. We review and discuss with you your medical medical history - not just dental health. Many studies have shown that the condition of your general health often influences the health of the mouth, and vice versa. Our comprehensive exam checks multiple facets of oral health and dental hygiene, and includes the following:

• Comprehensive Oral Evalulation: This includes examining each tooth and the surrounding structures. Oral cancer screening, periodontal or gum exam, occlusal/ bite evaluation, and a tooth by tooth cavity check.
• Digital X-Rays:  Radiation from digital X-rays can be as little as 10 percent of what patients would be exposed to with traditional film-based radiography.  We save these x-rays electronically.  Digital x-rays provide a lot of detail and allow us to find cavities that may not be visible by looking in the mouth, check the health of the tooth root and bone surrounding the tooth, check the status of developing teeth and monitor the general health of your teeth and jawbone.
• Gum health charting:  When checking the health of your gums we measure the depth of gum tissue around each tooth and any bleeding associated with them. This portion of your exam is used to determine the health of your gums and the bone that supports your teeth. Our findings from the periodontal/gum measurements along with the findings on your digital x-rays will help us to diagnosis the condition of your gums and prescribe the type of dental cleaning that is recommended for you. 
• Oral cancer screenings: Oral cancer can appear with no noticeable symptoms, which makes it particularly deadly, since it can then grow and produce more tumors. Catching it early during an exam is the best way to prevent its effects. We complete a visual inspection with each comprehensive exam. Any abnormalities or lesions that appear to be outside of the scope of normal structures are noted and referred to an oral surgeon for further evaluation and possible biopsy or removal.
• Customized treatment plan:  With the information you share with us about your wants, along with findings from our exam we develop a step by step treatment plan to maintain or improve and restore your oral health.

If you would like to have a comprehensive oral exam completed, please contact our office at (404) 361-7333 (West Midtown) or (404) 361-7333 (South West Atlanta).