Your dental examination will require us gathering information from you in the form of a visual and radiographic assessment of your teeth and jaws.

This will help us learn what your expectations are to preserve your dental health. You should expect your initial visit to take approximately 1-1½ hours.

Our primary objective is to provide you with information that will allow us to choose the most appropriate treatment options for you if required.

After your first appointment, our dentist will discuss suggested treatment options if there are any problems. Otherwise, we will recommend your next scheduled cleaning and check-up.

Here is what you can expect from our dental examinations:

• Tooth & Gum Examination
  Dr. Rakita will inspect your teeth from every possible angle to detect cavities, tooth enamel that may be worn in certain areas, and fillings that may need replaced. He will also inspect your gums to see if you show any signs of developing periodontal gum disease.

• Head & Neck Examination
  We will inspect your head, neck and skull to determine if you have a TMJ disorder or any other occlusal (bite) problems.

• Oral Cancer Screening
  Because it’s better to detect cancer sooner rather than later to help prevent it, we will carefully inspect your mouth, lips, gums, cheeks, and throat for any irregularities. We perform a mandatory oral cancer screening on every new patient.

• Cleaning & Treatment
  The typical new patient dental examination and cleaning takes about 90 minutes, although some patients may require additional time depending upon their needs, preferences and customized treatment plans. We will clean your teeth and gums, along with any minor dental treatments you may need such as cavity fillings.