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Dental Exams and Teeth Cleanings in Eagan, MN

Good for more than just your teeth

When you visit our Eagan dental office for that routine hygiene appointment, our team does a lot more than just probe for cavities. In addition to caring for your teeth, we're giving you the next best thing to a complete physical examination. If it's been a while since you've seen your family physician, it just could prove a lifesaver!

How's that possible?

Your mouth is a unique meeting place of teeth, skin, muscle, fluids, and germs. It gives us the chance to look inside your body without surgery. Over forty serious diseases, including bulimia, tumors, and AIDS, can be detected in the mouth. The texture, color, and condition of your tongue and gums can be evidence of high blood pressure or osteoporosis.

That's why we encourage you to make at least two dental appointments every year, especially if you don't get annual physical examinations.

We're here to make sure your teeth stay in great shape. Along with the rest of your body.

Dental Exams

Regular dental exams are important preventative dental health care. During a dental exam, the dentist or hygienist will inspect your teeth, checking for cavities, gum disease and evaluate other oral health problems. An exam might also include dental X-rays or other diagnostics. We may also discuss your diet and oral hygiene habits as well as proper brushing and flossing techniques. We may also ask about and discuss any health problems or medications you are taking that might affect your oral health. Your dentist or hygienist may also discuss diet, tobacco use and other lifestyle factors that may affect your oral health.

During a dental exam, your dentist or hygienist will:

• Evaluate your overall oral health and hygiene.
• Evaluate your risk of tooth decay, root decay as well as gum disease or bone disease.
• Evaluate and assess your individual need for flouride.
• Evaluate tooth restoration or replacement needs.
• Check your bite and jaw for any problems or issues.
• Examine for any stains or deposits on your teeth.
• Show and demonstrate teeth and denture cleaning & flossing techniques.
• Perform dental X-rays or other diagnostics.

Dental X-rays

Various types of X-rays are available that lets the dentist see detailed images of your mouth and teeth:

• Bitwing
• Periapical
• Occlusal
• Panoramic
• Cone beam computerized tomography

X-rays aren't usually done at every dental visit. Radiation exposure is low, but talk with your dentist if you have any questions or concerns about radiation exposure.

Oral Cancer Exams

Your dentist or hygienist will look for signs of oral cancer. For more information see our Oral Cancer Screenings page.

 

Call today for a dental exam or cleaning

To set up an appointment, call Now Care Dental at (651) 686-6800 today! Our clinic hours are 10am to 8pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and answering services are available 24/7.