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Examination (Check up)
What happens at your dental examination?
Your initial assessment gives you a chance to meet the dental team and discuss any problems or any particular requests you might have.
Your dentist will first discuss your medical history and medical problems you may have, as this may have an affect on your dental treatment.
Your dentist will proceed to carry out a thorough examination of your mouth, this will involve checking all the soft tissues and your teeth and a basic assessment of the gingivae (gums). The soft tissue (cheeks, lips, tongue palate and floor of mouth) are checked as part of a screening for oral cancer as well as other diseases which can manifest in the mouth which you may not be aware of. Also your jaw movements and lymph glands around the head and neck are checked for any abnormalities.
When the dentist checks your teeth he/she will look for any cavities (holes) and any deficiencies in your fillings and crowns (caps). To help in the assessment of your oral health radiographs (x-rays) will be taken which help the dentist identify any further decay or abnormalities present.
For children, regular check-ups are essential to monitor the development and health of their teeth. We can also give parents and children preventative advice regarding good oral hygiene techniques and dietary habits, to maintain a healthy mouth.
Your dentist will then discuss with you the dental treatment options available and agree a treatment plan. Your dentist may also discuss smoking, alcohol consumption and diet as all these affect your mouth and teeth. It is important for adults to have regular dental check ups, even if you have no teeth, as your dentist is able to identify if there is anything abnormal such as oral cancer or other types of disease.
After your check-up please feel free to ask any questions or ask about any treatment options you may have heard of or read about that you feel may be suitable for you.
0161 445 1010
Dr Irfan Haque BChD
Dr John Latham BDS BSc
Ms Frances Sands Bsc OHS
| Monday - Wednesday: | 9.15 am - 5.30 pm |
| Thursday: | 9.15 am - 7.00 pm |
| Friday: | 9.15 am - 1.00 pm |
