“We do very comprehensive exams for our new patients and the reason is we are looking at their body as a whole, we aren’t just looking at individual teeth.  So when a patient comes in for their comprehensive exam we will do a full series of photographs to document where they are right now, maybe talk about any concerns that they have.  We will do an oral cancer screening, a blood pressure screening, a periodontal screening which involves looking for any infection in your gum tissue.  We will look at each individual tooth, how your jaw functions and any muscle discomfort you have.  We will then talk to you about what we see in your mouth and what you are mainly concerned about.  Sometimes patients will combine this appointment with an appointment with our hygienist.  An initial appointment with our hygienist they will get there teeth cleaned, however they will also be assessed for existing levels of periodontal disease and periodontal health and recommendations will be made on how they can better take care of their periodontal needs.  Sometimes we study models and we always take digital radiographs which have very low levels of radiation and is very safe and quick for our patients.  They are also very diagnostic and we can read them very well.  We take a look at all this information and come up with a variety of solutions for any individual patients and really come up with what they need and what they want.”

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