Dental Exams

Dental Exams at Honeygo Village Dentistry 

No matter the reason of a dental visit, there are specifictypes of dental exams for each occasion. When making an appointment for the exam the patient should communicatetheir needs so the dental team can be better prepared to treat the patient.

The New Patient Exam 

Sometimes also referred to as a comprehensiveexam, this usually takes place during the patient’s first visit.  A thorough examination by the dentist willtake place.  The health of the teeth andsurrounding tissues will be assessed, along with the completion of an oralcancer screening.  Radiographs may betaken and any treatment needed will be noted. The patient and the dentist will discuss the procedures that are neededand a treatment plan will be put together.  In more complex cases, the patient may need to come back for an appointment to discuss treatment options. Once the treatment plan is discussed, the patient is an established patient of the dental practice.

Periodic Exams

Also called a recall exam, this will be needed afterthe new patient exam.  These are regularcheck-ups that will occur at specific intervals; for example every 6 months, and most often accompanied with a dental cleaning appointment.  Periodically radiographs may be taken and the dentist will look for any changesin the teeth or tissues, along with addressing any complaints the patient mayhave.

Emergency Exams

Unfortunately, sometimes between recall appointments patientscan experience a dental emergency.  Theseurgent exams are called a limited exam or emergency exam.  The dentist will focus on the problem that iscausing the emergency.  This can be atoothache, random pain, injury, or broken teeth.  Radiographs may be needed to diagnose the problem.  After a diagnosis is made, the dentist maytreat the problem or refer the patient to a specialist. 

Honeygo Village Dentistry Is Here to Help

Having multiple types of exams enables our dentists to betterserve and treat our patients.