First Visit

 

Comprehensive Exam

A routine check-up can prevent the possibility of existing problems from becoming painful and serious infections. Both decay and gum diseases are driven by bacteria. Your Bi-Annual exam gives us an opportunity to assess your oral wellness and create an ideal treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

Digital X-ray & Intra-Oral Camera

Our Low rad Digital X-ray provides the comfort and easiness of diagnosing your oral health. Our high resolution, digital pictures can provide all the small details that you may not see with the old traditional machines. Intra-oral Cameras are also used during the check-up visit to ensure proper communication with the patient.

Our 3 Steps Cleaning

The most critical aspect of oral wellness is maintenance. Consistent cleanings to remove bacteria ensure that gums are free of disease.

  • During your visit, every surface of each tooth is cleansed with Ultrasonic Device to remove plaque buildup from above and below the gum line.
  • Prophy Jet (Air Polishing system which uses Air/Water/Sodium Bicarbonate) is then followed to remove tough stains built up by coffee, tea or cigarettes.
  • Our Enamel-Pro Paste are then applied and polished to reinforce the strength of your enamel. For most people, an appropriate time to return for a cleaning should be every 3 to 6 months.

Oral Screenings

If you have a history of smoking, even socially, it is critical that you have an oral screening to ensure that your mouth is free of pre-cancerous lesions. These lesions are often painless. Oral cancer is extremely aggressive if it is detected late. The five-year survival rate for late-detected oral cancer is 50%. When detected early, however, oral cancer is more easily treated and cured. Early detection is of utmost importance and is done during your routine examination. Prevention is the best method to decrease your chances of getting oral cancer. If you smoke, please strongly consider a smoking cessation program. According to the American Dental Association, there are roughly 30,000 who are diagnosed with oral cancer each year in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, oral cancer occurs as frequently as leukemia. For more information, visit the American Dental Association’s website www.ada.org.