Dental Exams
What You Can Expect from Your Made Ya Smile Dentists
A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by one of our experienced dentists in Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Kingwood, or The Woodlands, TX at your initial dental visit. Take advantage our offer of a free dental exam for Houston area new patients.
At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:
- Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
- Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
- Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
- Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
- Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.

