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About Oral Exams in Cleveland, OH
One of the best ways to keep your smile bright and healthy is preventive dental care. MINT dentistry in Cleveland, OH recommends twice-yearly exams and dental cleanings. MINT dentistry oral examinations are performed by a board-certified dentist and include an evaluation of your overall oral health and hygiene, including cavities, root decay, oral cancer, as well as your risk for bone and periodontal disease. Our qualified MINT dental professionals will assess your need for treatment or restorations using state-of-the-art equipment like digital x-rays. Residents in Cleveland, OH are encouraged to make appointments at least twice a year for themselves and their entire family at MINT dentistry so you can all smile bigger for photos with beautiful, healthy smiles.
Who Should Have a Dental Exam?
Everyone should have an oral health exam once a year, beginning at 18 months old. MINT dentistry in Cleveland, OH performs comprehensive oral exams for patients of all ages to diagnose conditions and developing problems using proven techniques and advanced technology. Our team focuses on providing a positive experience for children so they enjoy visits to MINT dentistry. We also like to help patients of all ages with anxiety from a bad experience at another dentist. We aim to help them feel relaxed and safe during their visits to MINT dentistry.
What Can I Expect During an Oral Exam?
Once you have gotten comfortable in one of our massaging treatment chairs, a MINT dentistry team member will offer you a pair of stylish MINT sunglasses to wear during your exam. Your exam will begin as your dentist evaluates your teeth, gums, and jaw while you catch up on your favorite shows beneath our flat-screen televisions or listen to music through Beats headphones. Next, a member of the MINT dentistry team will take digital x-rays of your mouth and screen for abnormal tissue. Using palpating techniques, the dentist will check your head and neck, including your jawbone and temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Your dentist will review your exam results and, if any problems are found, your treatment options will be reviewed. Your MINT team will discuss your overall health, including current medications and supplements and how they might impact your oral health. Lastly, your dentist will examine dental restorations, like a crown or dentures, to see if they need to be repaired or replaced.
After a Routine Dental Exam
If your dentist does not find any dental concerns, the only aftercare you need is to maintain a good oral health routine, which consists of brushing and flossing twice daily. You should also continue to schedule twice-yearly cleanings with oral health examinations at MINT dentistry. Most patients will only need a dental exam two times every year, but MINT dentistry may recommend exams more often for patients with certain oral health conditions. If we do see something that needs to be addressed, your options for treatment will be discussed and planned. As an example, if there is a cavity in your tooth, we will ask you to make an appointment at MINT dentistry in Cleveland, OH to have it treated with a tooth-colored filling.
The MINT Commitment
Annual exams, like most proactive dental care, are usually covered by dental insurance. MINT dentistry will speak to your insurance to figure out your policy benefits and calculate any remaining costs. If you don't have dental insurance, ask our team about the MINT Discount Plan that features discounts on a variety of dental services at MINT dentistry in Cleveland, OH. As an added incentive to attend your annual exam, we give you a free home whitening kit. At MINT dentistry, we provide free dental trays and whitening gel when you visit for your exam and cleanings. This is just part of our commitment to helping you get your brightest, healthiest smile.
Optimal Oral Health
MINT dentistry offers proactive dental care to help maintain good oral health for everyone in the family. Our dentists recommend regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams to optimize your health and help avoid serious oral health problems. Our team of dental professionals makes annual exams a pleasant experience for patients of all ages. Thanks to our modern office with the latest tools and technology, MINT dentistry makes it simple to ensure everyone in your family has a healthy smile. Contact our team in Cleveland, OH to make an oral exam appointment or get more information.