Dental Examination & X-Rays

Everybody likes the idea of a bright, happy smile!

Regular dental cleanings and exams are crucial to keeping your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful. Our dentists at Ponsonby A & E Dental use these checkups to keep an eye on your dental health. Routine checkups will help:

Enable us to spot and treat small dental problems early on.
Avoid the need for more costly and invasive dental treatment.
Keep your teeth clean and looking their best.
Improve your confidence to put forth a beautiful smile.

Our dentists love to help patients maintain good oral health and regular exams are the key. However, patients with gum disease, weak immune system, diabetics, smokers, and those with a physical or mental disability that impacts their oral health may need to schedule dental examinations more frequently. A customised exam schedule is planned for each patient based on their requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect at your 6-monthly checkup appointments?

As part of checkup dental radiographs (x-rays) are done to monitor the state of your teeth, detect cavities and health of supporting structures.
A checkup also includes professional teeth cleaning (scaling), which removes tartar and plaque along the gum line, polishes your teeth and removes stains.

Aside from checking your teeth and gums, our dentists perform a careful examination of your tongue, inside of lips, cheeks, floor and roof of mouth and throat. This is to look for any signs of trouble - swelling, redness, or possible signs of cancer.

What happens during dental examination?

During a normal dental examination, patients are given a complete examination with x-rays and a full inspection of the mouth. Finally, when the dental examination is finished, the dentist talks with the patient to make recommendations for future treatment. Together, the patient and dentist develop goals for proper oral hygiene and a timeline for future care.

What can you do to take care of your teeth at home?

You can take care of your teeth at home by brushing twice daily, watching for signs of periodontal disease and flossing on a regular basis. Following the recommendations of your dentist is also critical for maintaining good dental health.

Will the dentist remove stains from your teeth during the dental examination?

Your dentist will remove stains from your teeth during the dental examination, however, patients may also schedule a separate tooth whitening procedure for extra white teeth.

Are dental X-rays safe and needed?

Medical and dental experts study the use of X-rays and set limits for their safety. Your dentist should take as few as possible. Expect to get them during a first exam after not seeing a dentist for a while. This helps check tooth and gum health. If you have gum disease, the dentist may want pictures every 6 months. For regular check-ups, it's about every year, depending on your dentist's plan.

Why do I need dental exams?

Regular exams help spot trouble early to prevent bigger and more costly treatments later.

A dentist will start by cleaning buildup from your teeth. Then the dentist will probe spots on the surfaces and near the gumline with special tools. If it's been a while between appointments, you may have some sore and sensitive areas.

You should get an exam every 6 months, or more often if your dentist recommends it. Find one who makes you feel at ease and lets you know what to expect. Often the dread of seeing the dentist turns to big relief when the visit is over and you have a care plan set up. Being positive as a parent can help your kids overcome any of their fears.

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