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1st-Impressions.dental carries out an extremely thorough examination and treatment planning process. We welcome patients who require second opinions (see below).
What does a routine check up include? Quite a lot, actually...
Reviewing our past notes and x-rays before you arrive.
A medical, social and dental history.
A 'soft tissue' examination for:
harmless conditions (salivary gland stones, tuberosities, exostoses and tori)
pathological lesions (cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions).
A 'hard tissue' examination for:
the number and general condition of teeth present.
any malocclusion or alignment problems with your jaws or teeth.
absent, malpositioned, submerged, unerupted or impacted teeth.
previous treatment, including the location of restorations and the materials used.
the presence, degree of severity and location of any decay, bone loss or cysts; including FREE digital x-rays if necessary
tooth mobility (including reason for the mobility and whether it is increasing).
the condition of any endodontically treated teeth or root pathology
signs of toothbrush wear (abrasion), acid erosion or grinding (attrition).
A periodontal (gum) health assessment and any changes from the previous examination.
A check of every tooth for plaque, bleeding, recession and pocketing.
An assessment of your ability to speak, eat and appearance of your teeth.
The condition, wear, function and fit of any dentures.
Electronic vitality testing of teeth if required.
Any emergency care necessary.
An assessment for membership of our dental plan and a personalized quotation if you are suitable.
Liaising with your doctor and secondary care (hospital) if necessary.
A discussion with a fully-qualified clinician who will answer any questions you have.
A fully-costed plain language report and quotation delivered by email within 24 hours or post, valid if treatment is started within one month.
MEDICATION
To safeguard your general health, it is important that we know about your medical treatment. Please bring details of any tablets you are taking. Any information you give us is confidential.
Second opinion
Would you like a second opinion? Bring your existing treatment plan or quotation from your current dentist and we will review it FREE, including a full examination and report (including x-rays if necessary). This is done confidentially without informing your current dentist (unless you ask us to). One of our fully-qualified clinical staff will answer any questions you have. You are under no obligation to have treatment at 1st-Impressions Dental and you are free to return to your dentist with our report if you wish.