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Below, we have explained the dental examination process at Dental Care Ireland Swords.

The Dental Examination Process

Firstly, your dentist will ask you some medical questions if you are a new patient. You will also be asked to complete a medical history questionnaire. Existing patients may be asked to confirm any changes since their last visit to Dental Care Ireland Swords. This is to ensure that your dentist is aware of any changes to your medical history before continuing with any dental treatments.

During your examination your dentist will look at your mouth both inside and out. Your dentist will check not only your teeth, but your gums, tongue, cheeks, roof of your mouth and floor of your mouth. Any restorations you may have had (fillings/crowns) will also be assessed to make sure they are still effective. Your dentist will also look at your bite and jaw joint.

 
Gums

To examine your gum health, your dentist will use a round headed instrument called a periodontal probe. Assessing your gum health is just as important as checking your teeth, as your gums act as the support structure for your teeth. Gum disease is also extremely common, so it’s important that your gums are examined thoroughly.

Occasionally, your dentist may require an x-ray of your teeth as part of a dental examination. These small, low dosage images can be necessary to better assess your tooth/teeth structure, supporting socket bone and existing restorations (fillings/crowns) etc. Your dentist may also require a large, full mouth x-ray called an OPG. It is important that you inform your dentist if you are pregnant before you have any x-rays taken.

Your dentist may suggest that you have your teeth cleaned during your dental examination, either with the dentist themselves or with a hygienist. A simple scale and polish procedure can be important to better assess your teeth and gums. Occasionally, plaque and tartar can build up on teeth making the assessment of teeth and the surrounding gums more challenging.

What Happens After A Dental Check Up?

Once you have completed your dental examination, a treatment plan can be created if required. This plan will list all treatment options that you may require, along with the costs and number of dental appointments required. A printed copy of this treatment plan will be given to you to take home or will be emailed to you. Your dentist will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Recall Dental Appointments In Swords

After this treatment is finished or if your check-up requires no intervention, your dentist will recommend the appropriate time for the next dental examination/recall. The reception staff will have your details on file and will ensure that you are called back at the appropriate time. If you need to see us sooner than that, please feel free to contact us and we will organise an appointment for you.

To book your dental appointment with Dental Care Ireland Swords, please contact us on (01) 840 2971 or swords@dentalcareireland.ie.