{"type":"link","version":"1.0","title":"Dental Examination","description":"Your dentist will perform a comprehensive dental exam at your initial dental visit. At regular re-care appointments, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Examination of diagnostic digital radiographs (x-rays): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts and bone loss. Radiographs also help to determine tooth and root positions.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums for any signs of oral cancer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc\u2026<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Examination of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), as well as examination of all muscles within the head and neck region.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","url":"https:\/\/wadeabbottdentistry.ca\/care\/preventive-dentistry\/dental-examination\/","provider_name":"Wade Abbott Dentistry | Dentist | St. John&#039;s | Mount Pearl","provider_url":"https:\/\/wadeabbottdentistry.ca","published_time":"2015-10-08T12:16:20+00:00","modified_time":"2024-12-04T18:18:12+00:00"}