Comprehensive Exam
All patients presenting for a new patient check-up will receive a comprehensive exam. This is the most important part of the visit and we spend a lot of time with each patient, to ensure that we don't miss anything.
Medical History Eval
We take a very thorough history of your child's medical history at the first visit, including birth history and family history.
Dental Evaluation
The dental evaluation consists of a very detailed look at the teeth to check for cavities, missing teeth or extra teeth as well as any other pathology. We will ONLY advise x-rays if it's necessary
Orthodontic Eval
We will check for spacing and "bite" - or how the teeth fit together and give referrals if needed.
Soft Tissue Eval
We don't just look at teeth! We check the gums, tongue, cheeks so we don't miss anything!
Airway screening
1 in 10 children suffer from sleep apnea, a condition which is frequently caused by enlarged tonsils. We always try to check the back of throat and ask relevant questions for sleep apnea screening.
Brushing Assessment
Prevention is better than intervention. We usually ask parents to demonstrate how they brush and floss at home. For our older patients, we will ask them to show us themselves
Diet Assessment
We will go over what your child typically eats and give nutritional counseling as needed
Radiation Dosage Chart
We understand your hesitation about dental x-rays. Dental x-ray dosage is very small in comparison to normal daily living. Without x-rays we may miss important information. We commit to you that we will individually assess each patient and will only take if necessary.
