WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR FIRST DENTAL VISIT TO OUR DENTISTRY IN BENTON, ARKANSAS

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Your first dental visit to our office will be extremely thorough. Your overall health affects your teeth and gums. A thorough medical history evaluation is necessary to find any diseases or medications you are taking that might affect your dental health. We start your exam by taking diagnostic x-rays. With these x-rays, Dr. Scott can check for cavities, the height and health of your bone, check for any abnormalities, and wisdom teeth formation. Based upon this information, we can provide feedback for correction anything wrong with your dental health that we see.

An oral cancer screening is also performed in order to catch any problem lesions in the mouth. While rare, oral cancer is one of the more deadly cancers, that is why Dr. Scott insists this screening is done at every cleaning appointment to ensure early detection.

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are evaluated through all of the movements of the lower jaw. This is also an area where early detection is key. Popping, clicking and pain in this joint are signs of disorder of the TMJs. Dr. Scott can prescribe appliances and/or therapies to help alleviate these symptoms if needed.

The periodontal exam is a complete exam of not only the gingival (gums) but also the bone around the teeth. A probe is used to measure the space between the gums and the tooth (pockets). The color, type, and shape of the gums is also noted for problems. The periodontal bone is also examined on the x-ray to determine its health. This exam can also be considered the foundation exam, as these tissues are the foundation for the teeth.

It is now time for the teeth exam. Each tooth is examined visually and with x-rays. They are first examined individually, and then how they are in relation to each other in the bite. A cosmetic exam is also done at this time to correct any problems with color, shape or position of the teeth.

All of this information is then used to provide you with a complete treatment plan for a healthy and attractive smile, both now and for your lifetime.