Protect Your Smile with

Comprehensive Dental Exams in Polaris, OH

Your Complete Dental Check-Up: Personalized, Preventative, Professional

During your initial visit and routine check-ups, Dr. Briggs and our experienced team will conduct a thorough dental examination, carefully evaluating every aspect of your oral health. Our proactive approach ensures we can detect potential issues early, helping you avoid more complex procedures down the line. By focusing on prevention and patient education, we empower you to maintain a healthier smile with treatments that are both effective and minimally invasive.

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Comprehensive Oral Health Evaluation

A comprehensive dental exam is more than just a routine check-up—it’s a thorough assessment of your entire oral health, allowing us to identify any issues early and provide tailored treatments. As part of your dental exam, we’ll conduct:

Examination of Diagnostic X-Rays (Radiographs)

X-rays are crucial for identifying hidden dental problems, such as decay between teeth, abscesses, cysts, bone loss, and tumors. They also help determine the position of teeth and roots, guiding accurate treatment plans. Dental X-rays are safe and performed annually or biannually based on your needs.

Oral Cancer Screening

Detecting cancer early is imperative to your oral health. We perform a detailed check of the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums to identify any signs of oral cancer, ensuring early detection and timely intervention.

Gum Disease Evaluation

Healthy gums are the cornerstone of oral health. Our evaluation focuses on detecting any signs of periodontal disease by examining the gums and bone structure around your teeth.

Examination of Tooth Decay

It’s important to treat cavities before they become a bigger issue. Using specialized dental instruments, we thoroughly check all tooth surfaces for any signs of decay to prevent cavities from progressing.

Visual and Physical Cancer Screenings

Early detection is key to successfully treating oral cancer, and regular screenings are a vital component of our preventative care services. During your dental exam, we conduct both visual and physical screenings to thoroughly evaluate your oral and facial health.

Visual Screening: Dr. Briggs carefully inspects the mouth, lips, tongue, cheeks, and throat for any unusual patches, sores, discolorations, or other signs that could indicate the presence of cancerous or precancerous conditions.
Physical Screening: In addition to the visual inspection, Dr. Briggs will gently feel the tissues in and around your mouth, including the neck, jaw, and under the chin, to detect any lumps, swelling, or irregularities that might not be visible. This comprehensive approach allows us to catch potential concerns early, when treatment is most effective

Personalized Preventative Care

Preventative care extends beyond our office—it includes your daily habits at home. To maintain a healthy smile, we recommend that you brush and floss at least twice a day, especially before bedtime.

Rinsing your mouth after brushing and meals will release any food particles in the mouth that may lead to tooth decay. We can offer personalized advice on mouthwash, fluoride treatments, tongue cleaners, and more.

Your Partner in Dental Health

At Stephanie Briggs, DDS, we are committed to helping you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Preventative care is a partnership, and we are honored to be part of your journey to optimal oral health.

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