Dental Exams
We offer a full range of dental exams including the following:
Our Brand New Soprocare Camera
We are very excited to offer this for our patients to help aid patient education and early detection of gingival inflammation and early tooth decay. This camera allows us to expose images of your teeth and gums with different wavelengths of light that help us identify areas of early tooth decay and gingival inflammation. Patients seem to learn more from a photo than from a discussion.
Our Brand New Soprocare Camera
We are very excited to offer this for our patients to help aid patient education and early detection of gingival inflammation and early tooth decay. This camera allows us to expose images of your teeth and gums with different wavelengths of light that help us identify areas of early tooth decay and gingival inflammation. Patients seem to learn more from a photo than from a discussion.
Oral Cancer Screening & Comprehensive Exams
Oral cancer can affect anyone. Risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and excessive sun exposure, amongst others. During your comprehensive examination the oral cavity and soft tissue structures within it are scanned for abnormal spots, red or white patches or intraoral lumps or bumps. Upon such findings, a small sample of the tissue may be selected for microscopic examination. Early detection is the most important factor in determining the success rate of treatment.
Digital X-Rays & Intraoral Photography
Our office has gone completely “digital”. Digital x-rays can use up to 90% less radiation than traditional analog film and processing. This we feel is a fantastic benefit to digital imaging. Intraoral photography has really improved a patient’s understanding of their oral condition and the treatment that we provide. Suspect teeth or cavities can be imaged and shown to patients when certain treatments are being recommended. We can document broken filings, cracks, decay, and soft tissue lesions or suspicious patches/spots that we would like to monitor or investigate.
FAQ
What happens during a dental exam at East Hill Family Dentistry?
Exams at East Hill use several tools, including the Soprocare camera, digital x-rays and intraoral photography. A comprehensive exam also includes an oral cancer screening of the mouth and soft tissues.
What is the Soprocare camera, and how does it help?
The Soprocare camera captures images of your teeth and gums using different wavelengths of light. This helps the dentist spot early tooth decay and gum inflammation, and lets you see the problem in a photo instead of just hearing about it.
Does my dental exam include an oral cancer screening?
Yes. During a comprehensive exam, the dentist checks your mouth and soft tissues for abnormal spots, red or white patches, and lumps or bumps. If something looks suspicious, a small tissue sample may be taken for microscopic examination. Early detection is the most important factor in treatment success.
Are digital x-rays safer than traditional x-rays?
Digital x-rays can use up to 90% less radiation than traditional film x-rays. East Hill Family Dentistry has gone completely digital.
Why does the dentist take photos inside my mouth?
Intraoral photos help you understand your oral condition and the treatment being recommended. They can show suspect teeth or cavities, and document broken fillings, cracks, decay and soft tissue spots that the dentist wants to monitor.