{"id":12469,"date":"2020-08-24T16:57:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T16:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/?p=12469"},"modified":"2020-08-24T16:57:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T16:57:14","slug":"complete-oral-exam-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/brampton-dentist\/complete-oral-exam-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Complete Oral Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/what-is-a-coe-brampton-dentist.jpg\" alt=\"what is a coe brampton dentist\" class=\"wp-image-12470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/what-is-a-coe-brampton-dentist.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/what-is-a-coe-brampton-dentist-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete oral exam is a dental exam completed for diagnostic purposes to gather all the necessary information to assess your oral health. Your dentist will perform the complete oral exam with the help of a dental assistant or dental hygienist. A comprehensive oral exam will be implemented at the first visit to a new dental office, or routinely every 3-5 years to update charting and diagnoses regarding oral and overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Expect During Your Complete Oral Exam&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Creating or updating your medical health history. This including any allergies, medications, medical conditions or past surgeries. Your oral health and general overall health are connected in many ways.<\/li><li>Gathering information such as chief complaint, whether anything is sensitive or sore, or having any aesthetic concerns. <\/li><li>An extraoral exam which checks your head, neck and lips <\/li><li>A jaw exam to check your TMJ (jaw joint) for health and function <\/li><li>An intraoral exam to check your oral tissues for any abnormalities <\/li><li>Charting of your teeth, including any missing teeth, chipped teeth, broken teeth, or decayed teeth <\/li><li>Noting all existing fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, root canals or prosthetics <\/li><li>Assessing the health of past restorative work <\/li><li>Performing an oral cancer screening exam to check for any early signs of oral or throat cancer<\/li><li>Assessing the positioning of your teeth and occlusion and how your teeth bite together <\/li><li>Checking for any signs or symptoms of clenching or grinding such as tooth wear\/abrasion <\/li><li>Possible dental x-rays to check the roots of your teeth and diagnose any cavities between your teeth <\/li><li>Detailed gum health measurements to check for gum disease and recession <\/li><li>Photos of your teeth as a baseline in order to check future changes <\/li><li>Referrals to specialists such as an orthodontist for braces or an oral surgeon for extractions if necessary<\/li><li>Recommendations for better oral care at home, review of brushing and flossing techniques <\/li><li>Formation of a treatment plan if any dental work is required\/recommended <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Importance of a Complete Oral Exam&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of a complete oral exam is to provide a full assessment and diagnosis. It is a longer appointment with your dentist to make a full diagnosis and create an oral care plan moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/contact-us.html\">If you believe you are due for a complete oral exam, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A complete oral exam is a dental exam completed for diagnostic purposes to gather all the necessary information to assess your oral health. Your dentist will perform the complete oral exam with the help of a dental assistant or dental hygienist. 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