First Consultation

Your first Dental Examination (or check-up) at the dentist can include:

• Tooth check*– for cavities, fractured teeth, cracked teeth, broken fillings and other tooth problems
• Check Gum Check* – to check for gum disease and your tooth cleaning Gum Disease / Tooth Decay Risk Assessment
• X-Rays as necessary* to detect cavities, abscesses, gum problems and other unseen problems
• Jaw Joint Assessment* – to check for any problems to do with your jaw joints and muscles
• Bite Assessment – to check for any problems in how your teeth meet and slide around
• Tooth Wear* – caused by grinding, over-brushing or too much acid in your mouth
• Mouth Dryness*
• Mouth Cancer Check*

A Regular Check-up

• Tooth check*– for cavities, fractured teeth, cracked teeth, broken fillings and other tooth problems
• Check Gum Check* – to check for gum disease and your tooth cleaning Gum Disease / Tooth Decay Risk Assessment
• X-Rays as necessary* to detect cavities, abscesses, gum problems and other unseen problems
• Jaw Joint Assessment* – to check for any problems to do with your jaw joints and muscles
• Tooth Wear* – caused by grinding, over-brushing or too much acid in your mouth
• Mouth Dryness*
• Mouth Cancer Check*

X-Rays

X-Rays are taken only when it is felt they are necessary to help with diagnosis. Their use is kept to as few and as infrequent as possible.

Mouth Cancer Screening

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumour develops on the surface of the tongue, mouth, lips or gums. Tumours can also occur in the salivary glands, tonsils and the pharynx (the part of the throat from your mouth to your windpipe), but these are less common.
We will screen you for this as part of your general check-ups.