Dental Examination
San Antonio TX

There are four main categories:

Comprehensive Oral Evaluation: A comprehensive oral exam is for patients who are seeing a new dentist for a checkup for the first time.

Regular (Periodic) Oral Evaluation: Regular exams are a part of the dental check-up process every 6 months. In a periodic oral evaluation, a dentist already has existing information for established patients who regularly visit the office. A periodic exam might or might not include X-rays. If there is an issue, the dentist may recommend X-ray.

During periodic oral evaluations, Our dentist will review your X-rays, conduct a visual exam, and observe signs of inflammation, bleeding and periodontal disease (if any) under the gum line. They will check the outside and inside of your mouth, tongue, and other soft tissues to help you understand a potential warning sign.

Our dentist might use an explorer to check for teeth and gums, including any existing work you may have such as fillings, bridges, and crowns. Patients with a full or partial denture will be required to remove them for the examination.

Limited Oral Evaluation: This type is also known as “problem-focused.” It is used to identify symptoms such as dental pain or swelling in a particular area of the mouth. Limited exams might involve digital X-rays of the affected area and diagnostic reading by the dentist, as well as a visual evaluation.

Follow-Up Evaluation: Your dentist might ask you to come back for a follow-up visit to checkup, or if you are experiencing any pain or other symptoms.