Dental Exam in Canton, GA

Preventive dental care is a great way to ensure that your smile stays ravishing and healthy. MINT dentistry in Canton, GA suggests twice-yearly cleanings and oral health exams. During your oral health exam at MINT dentistry, a board-certified dentist will perform an assessment of the overall health of your mouth, checking for problems, like oral cancer, cavities, decay, plus risk factors for bone and gum disease. Your MINT team of dental professionals will assess your need for treatment or restorations utilizing state-of-the-art technology, such as digital x-rays. Residents in Canton, GA are invited to make appointments at least twice a year for themselves and their entire family at MINT dentistry so you can all smile bigger for photos with beautiful, healthy smiles.

Dental exams should be scheduled on a yearly basis with the first examination completed between the ages of 1 – 2 years old. MINT dentistry in Canton, GA performs comprehensive oral exams for patients of all ages to address concerns with the latest in dental techniques and cutting-edge equipment. Our team focuses on providing a good experience for children so it's easy to get them to their appointments, and they have a solid oral health foundation for the rest of their life. Our team also likes to help patients of all ages who have anxiety due to a bad experience at another dentist. We aim to help them feel relaxed and safe during their time at our practice.

Our swanky MINT sunglasses will be provided for you to wear while you relax for your oral exam in one of our luxurious treatment chairs. Your examination will begin with an overall evaluation of your mouth and teeth while you watch a show or jam out with a pair of our Beats headphones. Then, a member of the MINT dentistry team will use digital x-rays to get a better view of your teeth and check for abnormalities. Using palpating techniques, the dentist will check your head and neck, especially your jaw, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and bite. Your dentist will go over your results, and if a problem is diagnosed, your options for treatment will be explained. Your MINT team will discuss your overall health, including any medications you may be taking to see if this may be affecting your oral health. Finally, your dentist will examine any restorations you have, like dentures or a bridge, to see if they need to be repaired or replaced.

If one of our MINT dentists doesn’t find an issue with your current dental state, your only aftercare will be to follow a routine at home of flossing and brushing at least twice daily. You also need to make appointments for twice-yearly cleanings with oral health examinations at our office. Most patients will only need an exam twice a year, but we might suggest scheduling exams more frequently for patients with serious oral health conditions. If our team does diagnose an issue, treatment options will be explained and planned. For example, if a cavity is found, you'll be asked to make an appointment at MINT dentistry in Canton, GA for a tooth-colored filling to treat it.

Your dental insurance coverage will typically cover your dental exam because they understand how important it is to your overall oral health. MINT dentistry will contact your provider to calculate your out-of-pocket costs if your entire exam isn't covered. If you do not have insurance, inquire about the MINT Discount Plan that features discounts on a wide selection of dental treatments at MINT dentistry in Canton, GA. An added bonus to visiting for your yearly dental exams is a free home whitening kit. At MINT dentistry, we provide free dental trays and whitening gel when you visit for your annual exam and biannual cleanings. Nothing makes us happier than helping you get a brighter, healthier smile.

Learn more about the proactive dental approach we provide at MINT dentistry in Canton, GA to ensure that your next family portrait is full of bright and healthy smiles. We recommend scheduling annual exams and biannual cleanings to improve your dental health and identify any concerns in the early stages. Our team of dental professionals makes annual exams a good experience for you and every member of your family. Thanks to our convenient location and state-of-the-art technology, MINT dentistry makes it simple to make sure everyone in your family has a healthy smile. Get in touch with our office in Canton, GA to schedule dental exam appointments for your whole family.