Initial Oral Examination in Danville

Your first visit to our office is very important in establishing your oral health baseline. We will perform a complete oral examination which includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite), and a thorough examination of your teeth, their supporting structures, and the oral anatomy.
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Why do you need an initial oral examination?

With initial oral examinations, dentists can look into your dental health and check whether you are suffering from a dental condition. Visiting your dental professionals will prevent worse problems from cropping up, e.g., receding gums, loss of jaw bones, shifting teeth, tooth loss, and infected teeth. This type of oral examination also helps relieve pain in the joints of the jaw. Seeking help as early as possible via initial oral examinations will help ensure that you will maintain not only your oral health but your overall health as well.
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The examination will include:

  • a visual exam
  • x-rays
  • Charting
This painless, quick exam makes it possible to accurately determine your current oral health and allows us to make appropriate recommendations. We review your complete medical history in order to avoid any potential problems. 

We check your teeth for:

  • tooth decay
  • signs of oral cancer
  • a correct tooth "bite"
  • loose crowns
  • chipped fillings
  • signs of gum disease