Dental Exams

What You Can Expect from Your Dentists in Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, and Kingwood

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by one of our experienced dentists in Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, or Kingwood, 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.