Oral Exams

At the office of Quincy Dental, we emphasize taking a proactive approach as the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. By coming to our office as recommended for checkup visits and routine care, we can help you and every member of your family prevent the onset and progression of many oral health problems.

As skilled and experienced providers of care, we offer a comprehensive range of preventive services, including examinations, professional teeth cleanings, and oral cancer screenings, along with patient education on hygiene, diet, and healthy practices.

Your first visit establishes your oral health baseline. We begin by carefully reviewing your medical and dental histories followed by a thorough clinical examination, including an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, and an analysis of your occlusion (bite). We'll recommend and take diagnostic films as needed, examining your teeth, supporting bone and soft tissues, and surrounding areas of the mouth, head, and neck.

At the office of Quincy Dental, we recognize that a healthy smile is more than just an attractive asset; it is also essential to one's overall well-being. Harmful conditions affecting your teeth, gums, jaws, and structures in and around the oral cavity can impact your overall well-being.

Researchers are establishing more links between poor oral health and systemic disease including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. More than 90% of all systemic diseases can manifest signs and symptoms in the oral cavity.

Our office encourages patients to come in twice a year for routine checkups and professional cleanings. We can monitor your oral health, reduce your risk of dental disease, and detect any issues early in their onset when they are typically the simplest to treat.

Checkup and cleaning visits also represent an opportunity to educate patients in the best oral hygiene homecare methods and routines to maintain a healthy smile.