Dental Exam Temple Hills, MD

Being proactive with your oral health is key to having (and keeping) sexy teeth. MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD recommends biannual oral exams that can be performed along with your regular cleaning. Dental exams at MINT dentistry will include an assessment of the overall health of your mouth, including symptoms of oral cancer, decay, cavities, plus your risk for bone and gum disease. Our qualified MINT dental professionals will assess your need for treatment or restorations using state-of-the-art technology such as digital x-rays. Everyone in Temple Hills, MD is encouraged to make appointments at least twice a year for themselves and their entire family at MINT dentistry so you can all have healthy smiles.

Oral health checkups should be carried out once each year starting when a child turns 18 months old. MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD performs comprehensive oral exams for every member of your family to address concerns using the latest in dental techniques and cutting-edge equipment. Our team focuses on providing a positive experience for younger patients so it's easier to keep them coming back for a lifetime of good oral hygiene. Our team also likes to help our adult patients who may have had a negative experience at another dental office. We like to help them feel safe and comfortable during their visits to our office.

Before we start the exam, we'll give you a pair of trendy MINT sunglasses to shield your eyes from our work lights as you settle into a luxurious massage chair. Your examination will start as your dentist checks the overall health of your mouth while you watch a show or listen to music through Beats headphones. Next, we will get a series of digital x-rays to show possible concerns like abnormal tissue and cavities. Using palpating techniques, the dentist will check your head and neck, especially your jawbone and bite. A MINT dental professional will go over your exam results and, if an issue needs to be addressed, your options for treatment will be explained. We will discuss your overall health, including any medications you may be taking since this may affect your dental health. Finally, we will examine any dental restorations, like a crown or bridge, to check the fit and wear.

Whether or not we find any oral health issues, you should continue to follow a regular home care routine for your mouth, including brushing and flossing twice daily. You also need to schedule twice-yearly cleanings with oral health examinations at our office. Most patients will only need a dental exam twice a year, but we may recommend more frequent follow-ups for patients with serious oral health problems. If we do find a concern, treatment options will be discussed and planned. For example, if we find a dental cavity, we will ask you to make an appointment at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD to have it treated with a tooth-colored filling.

Since oral exams are classified as a vital preventive procedure to protect dental health, they are usually covered under most dental insurance policies. Our team will work with your provider to calculate your out-of-pocket costs if your entire exam isn't covered. If you do not have dental insurance, ask the team about the MINT Discount Plan, which provides cost savings on a wide selection of dental treatments at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD. As an added incentive to attend your annual exam, we give you a free home whitening kit. MINT dentistry offers free whitening trays and gel when you visit for your annual exam and biannual cleanings. Nothing makes us happier than helping you achieve sexy teeth.

Through regular oral exams with MINT dentistry, you and your family can have healthy smiles that dazzle in all your photos. We recommend making appointments for yourself and your family twice a year to optimize your health and help avoid serious oral health problems. Our team of dental professionals makes annual exams a positive experience for children and adults. With a focus on your comfort and relaxation using modern technology, MINT dentistry makes it easy to keep your family's smiles healthy. Get in touch with our team in Temple Hills, MD to schedule dental exam appointments for your whole family.