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Your First Visit

Your Dental Examination (Which includes Oral Cancer Screening)

Your First Visit

Your first visit will involve meeting the team at Inspire Dental Care, filling out a medical questionnaire, a smile profile and then a dental examination & oral cancer screening where we will endeavour to find a solution to your personal oral health needs:

To maintain healthy teeth & gums we advise you visit a dentist twice a year. This frequency level works well for most people, although some people with gum disease, a genetic predisposition for plaque build-up or cavities, or a weakened immune system might need to visit the dentist more frequently for optimal care.

Also, keep in mind that certain life events – particularly those that cause stress or illness – might cause changes in the mouth or the development of an infection, and might make more frequent visits to the dentist necessary.

The three biggest reasons that most strongly support the 6 monthly dental examination schedule are:

So that we can check for problems that you might not see or feel (patients often only come to see us when they have pain).
To allow us to find early signs of decay (decay doesn’t become visible or cause pain until it reaches more advanced stages).
To treat any other oral health problems found (generally, the earlier a problem is found, the more manageable it is).

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What is involved in a

Dental Examination & Oral Cancer Screening?

Your dental exam will likely include these evaluations:

Head and neck

We will look for any problems on the exterior surface of your head and neck, as well as feel for any swelling or tenderness (which are signs of an infection or disease) in your lymph nodes and salivary glands in your neck area. We will also examine your temporomandibular joint(jaw joint) to determine if it is working properly.

Soft tissue

The soft tissues of your mouth include the tongue, inside of the lips and cheeks, and the floor and roof of the mouth. We will examine these areas for spots, lesions, cuts, swellings, or growths that could indicate an oral health problem. Your dentist will also inspect the back of your throat and tonsil area.

Gum tissue

We will examine your gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Your dentist will look for signs of gum disease, which include red or puffy gum tissue and tissue that easily bleeds when gently poked. If your dentist determines you have gum disease, he or she might send you to the hygienist or periodontist.

Occlusion

We will check how well your upper and lower teeth come together. Your dentist might simply look at how your teeth meet, or he or she might take impressions of your teeth if a more careful exam of “your bite” is necessary.

Clinical examination of teeth

We will check for signs of tooth decay by examining the surface of every tooth. Your dentist may gently probe the surface of a tooth with a dental instrument, called an explorer, to look for cavities. (Decayed enamel feels softer when poked compared to healthy enamel.) Your dentist will also check for any problems with fillings, braces, bridges, dentures, crowns, or other restorations.

X-rays

We will take X-rays where necessary to look for signs of tooth decay, as well as for gum disease and other oral health problems.

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Fantastic Dental Practice. Fantastic dentist - Rajiv!I have been with Inspire dental for over 20 years and have always received excellent service. During the last year I have had Invisalign treatment and composite bonding with Dr. Rajiv. So happy with the results - if you are considering any dental treatment look no further.

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I had a dental implant procedure. Process from assessment to surgery was efficient and seamless. Dr Mahesh explained options for treatment very well and the care provided by Dr Mahesh and Janetta (the dental nurse) was calming and caring. Whole process was pain free. I can thoroughly recommend this service and the staff who deliver this.

Always had a great experience coming here for many years. My dentist Priyam is always friendly and helpful and her assistant Marwa was also very friendly. Great dental clinic

I am happy with Dr Mahesh Patel care. He inspires confidence and has been very helpful with my dental care. I am happy to recommend him

I had a complicated procedure involving a double extraction, realignment and then 2 new implants. I am really delighted with the outcome.My care was overseen by Dr Mahesh Patel; I was really impressed by his professionalism, skill and attention to detail. As my case was a bit tricky, I benefited from the work of practically the whole team, especially but not only Mrs Corina Tatu and Mr Shabbar Juma.I recommend this practice without any hesitation!

amazing service every time

Preeyam and sophie done and amazing job as always

I had a fantastic experience visiting Inspire Dentist Surgery today! After seeing Rajiv Patel and Archna Patel, I can confidently say that their professionalism and care are top-notch. I've been coming here for years, and it's always well worth the travel. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making each visit a pleasant one. They take the time to explain procedures and address any concerns, which really puts me at ease. I highly recommend Inspire Dentist Surgery to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate dental practice!

Preeyam & Sophie excellent service