Achieving and maintaining good dental health starts with a comprehensive examination. It involves a complete and thorough investigation of the following:
- Your main concern(s) if any
- Complete medical history including all medications you’re currently taking
- Any known drug allergies
- Dental history and last dental visit
- Current oral hygiene regimen
- Dental fears and/or anxiety
- Blood pressure and heart rate
- X-ray images
- Intraoral photographs
After reviewing all of the information about you, Dr. Lin will perform the following:
- Head and neck examination
- Oral cancer screening
- Address your main concerns, if any
- Note any pre-existing restorations
- Evaluate your periodontal health (e.g. measure periodontal pocket depths, bone level, plaque/calculus level, presence of bleeding, gum recession, etc)
- Determine the indicated type of cleaning
- Discuss any findings and recommendations
- Answer all of your questions
- Schedule your next appointment