Everyone undertands the importance of regular breast exams or regular prostate exams for older men. Having a regular dental examination is also very important! Many patients confuse a cleaning check exam with a comprehensive and thorough one. A check up is required bceause a hygienist's work must be checked by law.

          A comprehensive dental examination is a detailed inspection. The dentist reads your x-rays and examines the your cheeks, palate, throat, tongue, floor of the mouth, and lips. The teeth are examined for cracks, tooth decay, malformations and malocclusions. The dentist is looking for anything abnormal including oral cancer, cysts, benign tumors or oral signs of cancer in other parts of the body.

          After the dental examination the dentist constructs a personalized treatment plan and the patient is educated about the alternatives available for treatment. A financial plan is then made so that the patient can have needed care. At this point these is nothing preventing you from beginning your first step in taking great care of yourself.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are interested in beginning your dental care and having Dr. Padolsky see you, call 404-874-7428 and schedule an appointment including a comprehensive dental examination.