During your routine dental exam, the team of dental professionals at Centre Dentaire NP, will perform a thorough cleaning of your teeth. We pay particular attention to the removal of plaque and tartar, which is often difficult, if not impossible, to completely dislodge with simple brushing. When plaque or tartar accumulates, it can cause dental cavities, gingivitis or gum recession. It is therefore very important to remove all plaque and tartar properly.

During your visit, a thorough dental examination will be done of your mouth, teeth and surrounding tissues to help detect any infections or lesions. If something irregular is found, the dentist will make a diagnosis and then plan the appropriate treatments.

> Evaluation of the teeth: with the help of dental tools and techniques, your dentist will assess the surfaces of each tooth to check for cavities. The dentist will also check to ensure that any fillings, crowns, dental implants and/or dental bridges are still well sealed and in good condition.
> Evaluation of the gums: the dentist will check the health of the gums, bones and tissues that hold the teeth in place in order to check for the presence of periodontal disease.
> Oral cancer screening: using the Velscope device, the dentist will examine the oral cavity to ensure that there are no signs of oral cancer.
> Dental x-rays: on a yearly basis (unless otherwise indicated), your dentist will take x-rays of your mouth to ensure that there are no cavities in between, or on the surface of your teeth. These x-rays will also help detect any cysts, tumors, erosion of the jawbones, position of roots and teeth etc.