Various types of visits



Most people have gone to dental checkups which have made them familiar with the whole
process. If the dentist you are visiting has a hygienist, what happens is that
he or she is first going to clean your teeth and then do an evaluation which
may require you to have an x-ray taken. After this, Wellness Springs Dental and their Salem dentist are going to check your teeth and the x-ray so that he or she is able to see if you have any
kind of gum changes, decay or any kind of oral disease or cancer.



Your dentist may also opt to a comprehensive examination which is normally a very thorough
examination. This examination will include a thorough look at your neck area,
your entire mouth and also your head. The dentist may also want to know about
your medical history so that he or she may have an idea of what he or she is
dealing with.  This kind of medical exam is in most cases done during your first visit. Even if you had already visited a different dentist for the same, the new dentist will still have to carry out
his or her own examination so that he or she is able to understand your oral
health.



The order in which various procedures and examinations are done normally varies. The most
important thing about the first visit is that the dentist is going to know your
full medical history. It is important for you to mention everything that may
concern your health even if you may not think it concerns your mouth. If you
are visiting a new dentist, it may be a good idea to go with your medications
as well as the dosages.



What to tell the dentist



It is important that you tell your dentist everything that concerns your health so
that he or she is able to give the right diagnosis. Below are some of the
things you should tell your dentist.


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Your medical history and overall health


It is important for you to tell your dentist if you're suffering from any kind of
disease or if you are taking any new medicines. This is important since they
dentist is able to know which drugs won't interact with the ones you are
already taking and cause more problems.


·        
Your overall dental health


Before the examination, tell your doctor if you have any kind of teeth sensitivity, if you
have any new cavity, if you are experiencing any lumps in your mouth or if
you're experiencing any kind of pain.


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Do not wait to see if the dentist is going to see the problem you are having


By telling your dentist exactly how you feel,
the dentist is able to make a diagnosis.