Caries Examination
Your dentists will perform this examination to find teeth that have decay, are in need of restorations, or have incipient lesions that can be monitored and treated with fluoride.
What is a comprehensive exam?
During the comprehensive examination, your dentist records necessary information to provide a thorough diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. The doctors then analyze the results and consult with the patient. We encourage patients to have this visit to understand the findings of the exam, our recommendations, prognosis and course of treatment.
Periodontal Examination
With the help of your hygienist, your dentist will examine your pocket depth between each tooth. Pocket depth is the length between the top of the gum and where the gum attaches to the tooth. If your pocket depth is too deep, you may be a victim of periodontal disease.
Occlusal Examination
The forces of your bite can sometimes affect the positioning of the jaw and teeth. Minor polishing of the enamel surfaces or filling the teeth can help redistribute and redirect the biting forces.
Cancer Screening
If you are a tobacco or smokeless tobacco user, you greatly increase your chance of developing oral cancer. As your primary oral health care provider, we feel it is our duty to help prevent this deadly disease. We provide oral cancer screenings during all preventive care appointments.
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) Examination
TMD is a condition that afflicts thousands of people. Frequent indicators of TMD include popping and clicking of the jaw, limited jaw function, pain in the neck, shoulder, and upper back, and pain and pressure in the face and ears. We can provide conservative therapies that are proven to eradicate this painful and frustrating problem. The dentists at Normanview Dental work closely with other health care providers in Regina, such as physiotherapists and massage therapists, that can provide valuable therapies in helping your TMD.
