dental examination
Oral health assessment
A dental examination is a checkup of the teeth, gums, and mouth by a dentist or dental hygienist.
Regular examinations catch cavities, gum disease, and other problems early.
The exam typically includes cleaning, X-rays, and inspection of oral tissues: The dentist found two cavities during my dental examination.
- visual inspectionExamination by sight alone
- tooth decayProgressive dental deterioration
- gum diseaseInfection of mouth tissue
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- oral cancerMalignancy of oral cavity
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Medical procedures on teeth
tooth extraction · dental treatment · root canal · oral surgery · dental cleaning
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Assessment of sight health
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