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New Patient Exam:
A new patient exam is generally an hour long appointment. It consists of several components:
- A thorough extra-oral head and neck exam including the lymph nodes and thyroid
- Intraoral examination of the soft tissues
- Oral cancer screening
- A periodontal examination assessing the health of the gums
- Examination of the teeth, restorations, and any apparent decay
- Examination of the occlusion and/or bite discrepancies
Normally we request a copy of any x-rays taken at previous dental offices; however, should any problems be detected during the exam we will take the necessary x-rays at the time of the new patient exam.
