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What Is A Complete Oral Exam?

August 21, 2018

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — salvaggiodentistry @ 3:14 pm

Patient reclined in dental chairA complete oral exam is also known as a COE. A comprehensive oral exam is another term that is used interchangeably. A COE is different than a dental exam regarding its length and what is involved. A complete oral exam is necessary every few years, or if it is over three years since your last dental visit. During your complete oral exam, your dental professional checks the following things.

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Periodontal Pockets – What Are They?

February 23, 2016

Filed under: Dentistry — Tags: , — salvaggiodentistry @ 6:06 pm

Dentist examining patient's gumsPeriodontal pockets are related to gum disease and periodontal disease. In health, your gum tissue tightly and snugly surrounds your teeth, similar to a turtleneck sweater when worn around your neck. The bone that surrounds and supports your teeth also fits tightly around them in health. When periodontal disease is present, the supporting tissue and bone are broken down. When this breakdown takes place, it causes the formation of periodontal pockets or pockets.

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