Dental Checkups

What to expect during a dental checkup

While the services offered to each patient may vary, there are some general processes followed when you visit us for a dental checkup:

• The dentist will review your medical history to better understand your overall health. At this point, you will need to share with the dentist some information including your diet or any medications you are currently taking. Other pertinent information may include your past dental history, and use of tobacco/alcohol.
• Notify your dentist of any current issues, complaints, or if you have any questions regarding your oral health. Whether you have certain concerns such as bleeding gums or pain with a particular tootht, be rest assured that your Smiles on Queen dentist will be happy to address them. We always encourage our clients to ask questions.
• The dentist will then perform an examination. This includes an assessment extraorally (outside of the mouth in the head and neck region) and intraorally (including gums, cheek, tongue, and teeth). The dentist will also perform a visual oral cancer screening procedure.
• If there is a need to assess certain conditions or areas not visible in an intraoral visual, the dentist may request for x-rays to properly assess and diagnose accurately.
• After all the necessary tests and evaluation procedures are done, your dentist will then come up with a comprehensive treatment plan for you. This treatment plan will entail the recommended treatment and any ongoing care you’ll need to undertake.

Get a customized dental treatment plan

When you visit our dentist for a regular checkup, we will come up with a customized dental plan based on your oral condition. This includes determining an appropriate hygiene recare interval and check up frequency after performing the initial exams. If the dentist recommends any dental work that needs to be done, treatment appointments can then be arranged