COMPREHENSIVE ORAL EXAM

 At North Star Dentistry, whether you are a new or existing patient, your dental health is our main priority! All new patients will typically receive a comprehensive dental exam. Current patients are encouraged to get a full exam every 24-36 months. These procedures are considered ‘basic’ and standard care around the world, and are typically covered by all insurance plans, annually.

A full exam provides a complete assessment of your oral health, which includes:

1. Medical history review and update. 

2. Thorough examination of teeth, gums, mouth and jaw joints.

3. Discussion of treatment recommendations and personalized options.

X-rays are generally recommended to provide a more accurate diagnosis, tangible evidence to your insurance provider if any. We also perform a full mouth intraoral photography to provide you with a visual of what you can’t see. Our x-rays are all digital, which exude significantly less radiation than traditional x-rays. These images allow us to see what is going on under the surface of the tooth. A lot of dental related issues are not visible with the naked eye. 

We do these exams to allow us a better understanding of what your overall oral health requires. You are a big part of the planning process and we want to ensure you are receiving the quality care you deserve, need and want. 

Intraoral Camera and Digital Imaging 

Many younger patients are familiar with newer technologies in the dentistry world. We use computer and TV screens as a primary method of information processing. This generally makes our patients more comfortable as this high-tech practice is designed to help you feel at ease.

 The goal from our doctors is to utilize intraoral camera technology to give you a better understanding of your diagnosis and provide you with a visual of what you can’t see in the mirror. An intraoral camera is a very small camera that allow our doctors to view and take clear images of your mouth, teeth, and gums. These images will be saved on your file as we create a permanent record of your treatments. These images can be sent to other dental offices, specialists, or insurance companies upon your request.