Comprehensive Oral Exams

• Your Health History: Dr. Emin will begin by discussing your updated medical and dental history, as your overall health significantly impacts your oral health.

• Teeth Examination: We carefully check each individual tooth, looking for any signs of decay, cracks, wear patterns (like those from grinding), or issues with existing fillings and crowns.

• Gum Health Assessment: We thoroughly evaluate your gum health by measuring pocket depths around teeth, checking for any bleeding or inflammation (signs of gingivitis), and assessing for gum recession. This is crucial for detecting periodontal disease early.

• Oral Hygiene Evaluation: We look closely at areas where plaque or tartar tends to accumulate, helping us assess the effectiveness of your current home care routine.

• Functional Assessment (Bite): Your dentist assesses how your upper and lower teeth come together (your bite or occlusion) to identify potential functional problems that might cause issues like uneven wear or chewing difficulties.

• Jaw Joints (TMJ): We check the function of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) for any clicking, popping sounds, pain, or limitations when you open or close your mouth.

• Oral Cancer Screening: This vital check involves a careful visual and tactile examination of your lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, palate, and throat for any suspicious spots or abnormalities.

• General Mouth, Head, and Neck Check: We also perform a physical examination of the surrounding areas, including lymph nodes in your neck, as part of ensuring your overall well-being.

• Review of Diagnostic Images: We carefully review any necessary dental X-rays, which provide essential information about conditions hidden beneath the surface.

Your dentist on Bay Street can perform a comprehensive oral examination when you are a new patient, if you have had significant changes in your health, or every two to three years depending on your dental needs and history.

If you have any concerns about your oral health, you can also request a comprehensive examination with your dentist on Bay Street. The entire team at 4^th Floor Dental is here to ensure that your unique needs are met.