Comprehensive Oral Health Exams and Radiology

At our Light Dental clinics in Washington DC and Virginia, we offer comprehensive oral health exams to ensure that your dental health is in excellent shape. Comprehensive oral health exams involve our dentist’s thorough assessment of your teeth, gums, and soft tissues inside your mouth. It is said that the mouth is the window to the health condition of a person’s body. It is in the mouth where symptoms of certain health problems like diabetes, oral cancer, and sinus problems manifest first.

At the time of the comprehensive oral health exams, our dentists in Light Dental Virginia and Washington DC will check for any signs of cavity in your teeth. Every tooth is checked thoroughly for new cavities and the condition is recorded on the patient’s chart for future references. Existing dental work on your teeth is also checked, whether it needs to be redone or reinforced. Aside from these, you will also be asked to take a dental X-ray to check concealed dental problems in your teeth, jaw, and mouth that can’t be seen by the naked eyes. The radiation dosage used by Light Dental is safe for majority of the patients, except for pregnant women, who need to consult their doctor first.

During the comprehensive oral health exams, should you need further assistance for your dental problems, our dentist will refer you to our in-house specialists who can address the specific problem. Because at our Light Dental Washington DC and Virginia clinics we’re not only concerned with the immediate solution to your dental problems, we make sure to educate you about the prevention of tooth cavity, gum disease, and other dental issues. Comprehensive oral health exams should be done yearly so make it a habit to visit your dentist at Light Dental regularly whether you’re in Washington DC or Virginia.