A Comprehensive Dental Checkup in Seattle
A healthy smile starts with regular dental checkups with your dentist in Seattle. Without regular dental exams, you are putting yourself at risk for cavities and gum disease. However, did you know that you are also putting yourself at risk for oral cancer?
It really is like Russian roulette if you are not seeing your dentist on a regular basis. A comprehensive dental examination puts everyone at ease.
According to Dental Specialties Northwest, comprehensive dental examinations include oral cancer screenings. You should have two comprehensive dental checkups every year.
However, if you suffer from diabetes or are susceptible to tooth decay and gingivitis, you may need more than two comprehensive dental checkups and professional cleanings every year.
What is a Comprehensive Dental Exam?
According to the team from Dental Specialties Northwest, a comprehensive dental exam is similar to a dental checkup, but it takes things one-step further.
When you schedule a comprehensive dental exam, you and a Seattle dentist will discuss your medical and dental history before checking out your teeth and gums and your old restorations.
Once the regular part of the dental checkup is complete, your dentist in Seattle will examine your entire oral cavity. Your dentist will also examine your neck, shoulders, and the back of your neck, your tongue, cheeks, and throat to look for anything suspicious.
Some of the things your dentist is looking for include:
- Scaly patches
- Sores
- Red and/or white patches
- Red spots
- Lumps or bumps
- Bleeding
If anything usual is spotted, Dental Specialties Northwest will take a biopsy before sending it to a lab for further investigation.
Early Detection Saves Lives
One of the best things about comprehensive dental exams is that they save lives. In fact, if you are diagnosed with oral cancer in its early stages, you will have a much better chance of survival. In fact, those diagnosed in the early stages outlived their five-year sentence.
Dental Specialties Northwest Health Matters
The team from Dental Specialties Northwest cares about your health and wellbeing just as much as they care about your teeth and gums. Scheduling regular comprehensive dental checkups in Seattle is the best way to stay healthy.
If you have not seen your Seattle dentist in some time, or would just like to schedule a comprehensive dental checkup, call, and click, send a text or an email, and schedule a comprehensive dental checkup with Dental Specialties Northwest.
Staying healthy is vital, especially when it comes to teeth and gums. Call for a comprehensive dental exam today.
