Dental Diagnostic Services in Mississauga
Maintaining optimal oral health goes beyond daily brushing and flossing; it requires professional care to identify potential issues before they become serious. At Bristol Dental Clinic, your trusted provider for dental diagnostics in Mississauga, we offer comprehensive diagnostic services designed to catch oral health concerns early, ensuring a proactive approach to your dental care.
Regular dental exams allow us to detect problems like cavities, gum disease, and even oral cancer at their earliest stages, making treatments simpler and more cost-effective. By choosing Bristol Dental Clinic, you are committing to a future of healthy, confident smiles through expert diagnostics and personalized care.
Dental diagnostic services may include:
- Examining your biting, swallowing and chewing patterns
- Examining gum tissue
- Oral cancer exam and screening
- Checking for tooth decay
- Review/updating medical history (diabetes, cancer treatment, joint replacement, heart problems, pregnancy, medications and surgeries)
- Dental treatment planning, which includes specialist referrals for treatments
The Importance of Dental Diagnostics and Regular Check-Ups
When you visit Bristol Dental for dental diagnostics in Mississauga, we use dental exams, X-rays, and oral cancer screenings to detect issues before they become significant problems.
These diagnostics assist your dentist in comprehending the condition of your gums and teeth and generating a proper treatment plan. We also incorporate preventive care, diagnostics, and oral health evaluation (gums and teeth) during check-ups.
Diagnostic dentistry is essential in maintaining good oral health. It allows your dentist to locate and treat issues in their infancy. More serious issues, like oral cancer, benefit immensely from early detection. Dental examination and diagnosis also prevent problems by finding risk factors and recommending preventative care.
Types of Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic services are a valuable tool for keeping an eye on your oral health. They give an overall picture of areas inside the mouth that aren’t highly visible with a regular exam or allow the dentist to probe deeper to determine whether an issue exists.
Digital X-Rays
As not all dental issues are detectable on the surface, X-rays are needed to see many oral conditions that require closer imaging. Some examples are decay, infections, loss of bone density and extent of injuries. They also uncover:
- Cavities under old fillings or between the teeth
- Tooth pulp damage requiring root canal
- Injury to roots or teeth from trauma
- Tumours, abscesses, or other issues generating pain or swelling
- Implant placement
- Development and position of your wisdom teeth
- Jaw density and health
Intraoral Cameras
These are compact devices (the size of an oversized pen) with a bright light at the tip. It has a tiny camera that captures high-resolution images of the inside of your mouth and enables the dentist to make a quicker, more accurate diagnosis.
The wand moves inside the mouth, avoiding hard bumps and abrasions to dental tissue. It provides the dentist with high-resolution images projected to a computer screen, allowing them to explain the picture to patients before moving on to other places in the mouth.
These cameras are safe if used by a professional. To increase safety, dentists use sleeves placed over the device or plastic protectors to reduce the spread of germs.
Panoramic X-Rays
Panoramic X-rays are two-dimensional X-rays that capture your entire mouth with a single image. They take pictures of your upper/lower jaw, teeth, tissues, and surrounding structures. These X-rays show details of your teeth and bones to treat and diagnose medical conditions.
Cone Beam CT Scans
This diagnostic tool uses computed tomography when facial and dental X-rays are insufficient. It is not frequently used since the radiation exposure from the scanner is more than that from a regular X-ray.
The scanner uses a technology which creates 3-D images of your soft tissues, dental structure, craniofacial bones, and nerve paths in one scan. The images it generates can be used for more accurate dental treatment planning.
Specialized Diagnostic Procedures
At Bristol Dental, dental diagnostics in Mississauga are used to further investigate mouth issues, for early prevention, or to generate a more in-depth diagnosis. The ultimate goal of dental examination and diagnosis is to prevent the disease from advancing, determine severity, and provide a more detailed treatment plan.
Oral Cancer Screening
During an oral cancer screening, your dentist will examine your mouth for precancerous or cancerous conditions. The goal is to identify the early stages of cancer for a better outcome.
Your dentist will conduct a brief oral cancer screening during your regular dental consultations. We use tactile and visual exams to locate indicators of oral cancer, like mouth sores and lumps, or to find areas with abnormal cell growth.
Periodontal Assessments
During periodontal assessments, it only takes a few minutes to determine whether gum issues exist. We look for periodontitis or gingivitis, using a gum probe to measure the depth of penetration by the gum line with great precision.
After the examination, additional investigations are done if there is damage to structures holding your teeth in your jawbone.
Cavity Detection
Cavity detection is vital for tooth health. If cavities are detected early, most of the tooth can be saved. A visual inspection can detect if a cavity is occurring. Fluorescent/light-based/electrical conductance and radiographs also assist in early detection.
Dental Diagnostics at Bristol Dental Clinic Mississauga
Dental diagnostics in Mississauga assist your dentist in determining your overall oral health. We can diagnose issues in their infancy to prevent costly treatments, pain, and discomfort. In some cases, early detection can even save your life!
Dental examination and diagnosis provide valuable imaging in areas that cannot be detected with a visual examination. It allows a dentist to probe deeper into your oral health and provide a more accurate picture for dental treatment planning.
Choose to remain proactive in your oral health by booking your appointment now. New patients can contact us at 866-673-2109, and existing clients can call us at 905-712-3409. Our hours are 10:00-7:00 Monday through Wednesday, 12:00-7:00 Thursday, Friday from 10:00-4:00, and Saturdays from 9:00-4:00.
You can also email us at info@bristoldental.ca or submit our online form.
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