What Exactly Is A
Dental Health Check

We will:

• Go through any underlying medical conditions you may have and explain how these may effect your mouth and teeth including side effects of any medication you are using.
• Check the joint you use to open / close your mouth and to chew with ( Temporo-mandibular Joint)
• Mouth cancer screening including a thorough Check the health of your tongue, cheeks and palate
• Checking your gums and your teeth to ensure there are no underlying problems
• We check all existing fillings for decay and leaks
• We will use an intra-oral camera to show you photos of any concerns we have- so you can see what we see ( If you want to!)
• All necessary X-rays are taken in order to diagnose any problems that are not visible to the naked eye e.g. beneath filling, between teeth, the bone and supportive structures
• We will assess your teeth for grinding/ clenching – to try to prevent or treat head aches/migraines/ shoulder and neck pain.
• We will give you a bespoke treatment plan with preventative oral health advice
• We will show you the right techniques to help you brush on and between your teeth correctly
• We will answer any questions/ concerns you may have about your gums/ teeth/ smile