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Oral exams represent an essential part of maintaining not only dental and oral health but also overall well-being. With more and more studies demonstrating the links between good oral health and systemic wellness, getting routine oral exams and professional cleanings takes on increasing importance.
The American Dental Association recommends that most patients visit their dentist for an oral exam every six months. However, individual needs may vary based on personal risk factors. People with a history of gum disease, high susceptibility to cavities, or underlying health conditions might need to visit more frequently. At Delgado Dental Group, we tailor our recommendations based on each patient's unique dental and healthcare needs, ensuring a personalized approach to preventive care that supports a healthy smile.
An oral exam is a comprehensive checkup that covers all aspects of your oral health and function. During this exam, our dentist will review your medical and dental history since your last checkup visit and order any additional digital radiographs or other diagnostic tests to check the state of your smile. If it’s your first visit to our office, we’ll take baseline records to get a clear picture of your smile. We perform a head and neck exam and oral cancer screening on all our patients and check for any TMJ symptoms, oral dysfunction, limitations, or suspicious lesions. We evaluate the soft and hard tissues in and around your mouth for any abnormalities that could signal more significant health concerns. Following the extraoral exam and oral cancer screening, we’ll perform a comprehensive intraoral exam to assess each tooth for signs of decay or damage, check your gums for any signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease, and look at the alignment of your teeth and bite.
Routine cleanings go hand in hand with oral exams, as they play a vital role in oral hygiene and preventing dental disease. During a cleaning, our dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar buildup from areas that are difficult to reach with regular brushing and flossing. Routine cleanings help to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues that can develop with the accumulation of dental plaque. Plus, a dental cleaning leaves your mouth feeling refreshed and makes it easier for our dentist to spot potential problems during exams.
At Delgado Dental Group, we firmly believe in giving our patients the resources and tools they need to make positive choices about their oral health. During your checkup visit, our dental team provides educational resources on topics like cavity prevention, proper brushing and flossing techniques, and signs of common dental issues. Our goal is to empower our patients to take charge of their dental health and make educated decisions about their oral care. We also help our pediatric patients establish a strong foundation for good oral health, providing age-appropriate guidance and preventive measures, including dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
As skilled, experienced dentists, we recognize that every smile is different and tailor care to address individual needs. At Delgado Dental Group, we remain committed to helping every patient maintain optimal oral health through a customized approach to preventive care.
Patient care and comfort are our top priorities. Our compassionate team is here to ensure that each oral exam is a positive experience, answering any questions and addressing any concerns you may have. We believe that preventive care is a partnership, and remain dedicated to supporting you on your journey to lifelong dental health.
Yes. We always welcome new patients and their families for care. Feel free to give us a call or reach out to us online to schedule a first visit or for any additional information on our office. We look forward to hearing from you!
Routine dental checkups and professional cleanings help ensure your smile remains in tip-top condition and that any developing problems receive the prompt care they require. While it's a good idea to schedule a checkup and cleaning twice a year, longer or shorter intervals between routine visits depend on your specific needs.
We understand that life gets complicated and busy, and for various reasons, you haven't been able to get to the dentist for care. Don't worry; it's always a good time to get back in touch with the health of your smile.
At Delgado Dental Group, we offer skilled and compassionate care to address a wide range of dental needs. Whether you need a simple checkup and cleaning, restorations, periodontal treatment, root canal therapy, or the replacement of missing teeth to get your smile back into shape, we provide precise, gentle, stress-free treatment to give you a smile that is as beautiful as it is healthy.
Give us a call today; we're happy to address all your questions and concerns about getting your smile back in tip-top condition.
For pregnant women practicing good oral care and seeing the dentist to maintain a healthy smile is considered an important component of prenatal care. Researchers have found that pregnancy not only increases the risk of oral health problems, but these problems may also lead to pregnancy complications. At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we provide the skilled and compassionate care required to help expectant mothers keep their teeth and gums in tip-top condition. While certain procedures are not recommended during pregnancy, we provide the necessary care and take all the necessary precautions required.
Thanks to advances in modern dentistry, teeth that have been affected by a range of imperfections or that have sustained damage from trauma or dental decay can be restored to produce a naturally beautiful looking and functional smile.
As skilled and experienced providers of care, our office can effectively improve and enhance the appearance of teeth that are stained, discolored, misshapen, chipped, fractured, gapped, crowded, or broken down due to dental decay. At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we offer a comprehensive selection of the leading-edge cosmetic solutions from teeth whitening procedures, dental bonding, tooth-colored fillings, and veneers, to prosthetic solutions and dental implants to rebuild complete and beautiful smiles.
Contact our office to learn more about the many ways we can help you create the smile you've always wanted.
If you're visiting Delgado Dental Group for the first time, it is helpful that you contact your former dental office and have your records sent over to us. Make note of any problems you may have so that you can discuss them with your dentist.
To provide efficient service, we ask you to please bring your insurance card, an ID, plus any referral slips or diagnostic records given to you by another office. If you are taking medications, please note or make a list of what they are as you will need to provide that information. If you'd like to save some time, you can fill out some of our forms online.
Yes! We assure you that both you and your family will be in good hands at the office of Delgado Dental Group.
We do our best to make sure every patient who steps into our office for care is put at ease. We provide precise and gentle care and our skilled, compassionate team strives to make every visit stress-free. You can rest assured that your smile is in the best of hands and that we are doing all we can to ensure your comfort throughout every procedure. While we always take the time to explain every step in care, feel free to ask us any questions about local anesthesia and methods of dental sedation.
At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we strive to provide the highest quality of care to address all your dental needs. Once we've had the opportunity to examine your smile, we can give you a clear picture of any dental issues that are present, along with a quote for what the cost of treatment will be. The cost of care all depends upon the extent and complexity of issues affecting the health or appearance of your smile and the types of procedures that are required. Our goal is to make dental care more affordable so that you can begin treatment without any additional stress or delay.
Keep in mind that with routine dental checkups and periodic care, we can help prevent dental disease while treating emerging problems early in their onset to avoid larger issues and more expensive care down the road.
Routine dental checkups and preventive care procedures may be covered under your dental insurance plan requiring little to no out-out-of-pocket expense. We invite you to check our financial information page or give us a call to find out if our office participates with your plan, and if you have any other questions about dental insurance, dental savings plans, forms of payment, or financing options. We welcome your inquiries and do our best to help you begin care without additional stress or delay.
If you've lost a tooth due to injury, decay, gum disease, or any other reason, we recommend dental implants to replace missing teeth. Dental implants come the closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of your natural teeth.
Absolutely! Both flossing and brushing regularly are equally important to maintain your oral health. While brushing cleans the surface of your teeth, flossing cleans in between them. Flossing is important to prevent plaque buildup, which can cause gums to recede and lead to periodontal disease.
Even if you have dentures, it is still necessary to see a dentist! Dental checkups help ensure that your dentures are comfortable, fitting properly, and that there are no other problems. Beyond assessing your dentures, our dentist will also perform a thorough examination of the jawbone, and surrounding soft tissues both inside the mouth, the face, and neck, to confirm that you remain in good oral health.
Emergency dental care is a service we hope you'll never need- but if you do, the office of Delgado Dental Group is here for you!
Whether you're suffering from a chipped tooth, toothache, or any problem affecting your oral health, you can be sure to get the prompt attention and compassionate care you require at our office. Patient care and comfort are our top priorities, and we offer a comprehensive range of the most advanced services to address a broad spectrum of dental needs.
While the pain of a toothache is one of the more common reasons that patients come to our office for emergency dental care, we also promptly treat emergencies that are not necessarily painful like crowns that have been dislodged and broken dentures that leave embarrassing gaps in one's smile.
You can rest assured that your oral health is in the best of hands at our office. We'll quickly determine exactly what's wrong, explain your treatment options, and then provide the precise and gentle care you require to alleviate your discomfort and get you back on the path to oral health and wellness.
Your health and comfort are our top priorities. If your dental emergency is painful, if it affects the appearance of your smile, or if you suspect that an infection is present, our office will make every effort to see you as soon as possible for care.
At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we welcome patients of all ages for care and offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help every member of your family maintain a beautiful and healthy smile. Whether you or a loved one needs a routine checkup and cleaning, fillings, same-day crowns, a cosmetic smile makeover, the replacement of missing teeth or require the services of a skilled and compassionate emergency dentist, you can rely on our office for the highest quality care.
For more information on our office and the many services we provide, or to schedule an appointment for care, give us a call today.
At Delgado Dental Group, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help patients of all ages enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles.
