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Comprehensive Exam

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Understand your teeth, gums, bite and jaw health through a thorough examination, clear records and a conversation about priorities.

At Whole Tooth Dental, your comprehensive exam connects what you feel with what we can see and measure.

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What it is, and why you might discuss it

  • This is more than a check for cavities: it includes gum health, your bite, jaw joints, existing restorations and oral cancer risk.
  • Photography and digital records help you understand which findings are healthy, need monitoring or warrant treatment.

How we assess whether it suits you

  • Review your medical and dental history.
  • Discuss pain, habits and chewing concerns.
  • Assess teeth, gums, soft tissues and jaw function.

What the process involves

  1. 01Explain your concerns and goals.
  2. 02Complete the examination and appropriate records.
  3. 03Review findings together on screen in plain language.
  4. 04Agree on priorities and follow-up.

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Benefits

  • A clearer picture of oral health.
  • Priorities based on your findings.
  • Records for comparing future changes.

Risks

  • Tender areas may feel uncomfortable during examination.
  • Recommended X-rays involve radiation; their need is assessed individually.

Limitations

  • An examination cannot identify every developing problem.
  • Some findings need further tests or specialist assessment.

Timing

The scope depends on your history and findings. Your clinician confirms whether further assessment needs another visit.

Recovery

You can generally resume your usual activities after the examination.

What affects the cost

The examination fee is separate from estimates for later treatment. Whole Tooth’s assessment fees and disclosure policy are not yet confirmed; ask about applicable examination and imaging fees before arranging a visit.

  • Extent of examination.
  • Imaging needed.
  • Additional diagnostic records.

Questions people ask

References

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