Dental Exam Collingwood

While there are many similar aspects to the different types of Dental Exams performed by your dentist, each plays an important role in the ongoing maintenance of your oral health.

Here are a few types of Dental Exams offered at Collingwood Family Dental:

– Comprehensive Oral Exam – also called a New Patient Exam

A Comprehensive Oral Exam, or COE, is a full examination completed by your Dentist. This is the longest and most thorough Examination as your dentist will go over every detail of your medical and oral health history, update your odontogram, check for any new conditions, and provide a full treatment plan for your smile. COE’s are typically completed every few years or once at your first appointment where you’ll receive a full New Patient Exam!

– Recall Exam

A Recall Exam, or Check Up, is a full examination that is performed by your dentist at regular intervals throughout the year. This is usually done during or after your Hygiene Cleaning appointment when your dentist comes in to check over your X-Rays and make sure everything looks as it should in your mouth. Your Dentist will also be able to answer any questions and provide any necessary treatment plan at this appointment.

– Post Operative Exam

A Post Operative Exam takes place after you’ve received any complex treatment such as a Dental Extraction or Dental Implant, among other complex treatments. At this exam, your dentist is looking to make sure your body is healing and your previous treatment is working as planned. These are typically very quick appointments and do not involve additional fees for the examination. Your dentist just wants to make sure you’re okay!

– Consultation Exam

A Consultation Exam is offered when a patient is considering a specific treatment and would like to have their oral health condition assessed by our dentists to see if they’re a candidate. Types of Consultation appointments include Invisalign, Wisdom Teeth, Veneers, Crowns, Bridges, Botox, Cosmetic Lip Fillers, and more.

– Specific Exam

A Specific Exam is completed when a patient schedules an appointment for a specific reason or issue, such as a non-emergency toothache or swelling, loose dental appliance, or requires a treatment plan. At Collingwood Family Dental, our dentists are often able to complete same-day treatment to help alleviate discomfort or non-emergency based aches, pains, or inconveniences.

– Emergency Exam

An Emergency Exam is performed when a patient is experiencing a Dental Emergency. Dental Emergencies include severe oral aches, swellings, pains, bleeding, infection, lacerations, or trauma. This includes broken and chipped teeth as well. All Dental Emergencies and symptoms are listed on our page for those looking for an Emergency Dentist in Collingwood.

The more information our team of dental professionals knows about your medical and oral health history, the better suited they will be to treat you. You should be ready to communicate any updates in your lifestyle or health conditions at your Dental Exam in Collingwood.

You should be ready to communicate any of the following:

– Changes to current medications
– Other drug use including tobacco
– Newly diagnosed diseases, conditions, or allergies
– Pregnancies or abortions

You should also be ready to communicate any issues you’ve noticed regarding your oral health including:

– Tooth sensitivity
– Changes in tooth colour
– Loose or moving teeth
– Tight or sore jaw muscles in addition to morning headaches
– Frayed or cut floss due to sharp edges between teeth
– Food traps where food often gets stuck
– Difficulties chewing or eating
– Bleeding or swollen gums
– Bumps or lesions on your gums or tongue
– Any dental anxieties you may be experiencing

A routine Dental Exam (done by our Dentists) is typically completed during the same appointment as your Dental Teeth Cleaning (done by our Hygienists) and allows for our dentists to look over X-Rays, check for signs of decay and other oral health deficiencies and conditions, check on previously completed dental work, and generally make sure everything looks as it should. Our dentists also provide tips and answer any questions the patient may have about their oral health.

At Collingwood Family Dental, our fees are based on the Ontario Dental Fee Guide provided by the Ontario Dental Association. Based on the provided Fee Guide, Dental Exams typically range from $33 to $175. This does not include a Dental Hygiene Cleaning, Dental X-Rays, Dental Fluoride, Dental Polishing, or any other dental services other than the exam itself. This fee changes from year to year, depending on the published Ontario Dental Fee Guide.

All Dental Insurance Plans are different, but most will cover a portion, if not all, of your Dental Exam fee. Some Dental Insurance Plans will cover Dental Exams multiple times per year, while others only cover an annual visit.

At Collingwood Family Dental, we emphasize the importance of treating your oral health condition and not just going by your insurance. We want to make sure you receive the oral health care you require and not what you were provided by your Dental Insurance Plan. Our Collingwood Dental Office offers Direct Insurance Billing for the convenience of our patients, which means we will submit and collect your Dental Insurance claims for you. You are simply required to pay any deductibles, co-pays, or other payments noted in your Dental Insurance Coverage contract.

Our team would be more than happy to sit down with you and go over your Dental Insurance Plan to see what’s covered and create a treatment plan based on your oral health condition. We offer Dental Financing options to help cover any portions of treatment that are not covered by your Dental Insurance Plan.

The Canadian Dental Association recommends infants be examined by a dentist by the age of one or within six months after the eruption of their first tooth, whichever comes first.

During your Child’s First Dental Exam, the dentist will do the following:

– Examine the child’s soft tissue and gums
– Examine any erupted teeth and check for signs of decay
– Examine incoming teeth and check for signs of crowding
– Confirm if the brushing you’re doing at home is working
– X-Rays may be taken, depending on the child’s age and current oral health status
– Provide a customized treatment plan for any diagnosed conditions

If cavities are found, your child may require a filling or other treatment to correct the issue and prevent further decay. Baby teeth can remain into early adulthood and can have significant effects on the health and development of adult teeth. Therefore, just because they are baby teeth, doesn’t mean they should be neglected or deemed less important because ‘they will just fall out anyways’. Our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental will be able to put together a customized treatment plan for any issues that may arise at your Dental Exam for Children in Collingwood.

Our team at Collingwood Family Dental always enjoys meeting babies, toddlers, and children of all ages! It’s extremely important for young children to feel comfortable at the dentist from a young age and develop great dental habits right from the start. Feel free to bring your child in for their first visit as early as a few months! We can count their teeth, go for a chair ride, and introduce them to our ‘magic tools’! Dr. Sarah knows all the tricks and songs to help make your child’s first visit a special one!

Searching for a new dentist in Collingwood that is Accepting New Patients can be tricky. Fortunately, our team here at Collingwood Family Dental are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the process of finding a local dentist in your area for a Dental Exam or Check Up!

The best dentist in Collingwood for a Dental Exam is one that takes the time to provide a comprehensive examination, while the hygienist is thorough and skillful in their cleanings. You also want a dentist that is able to communicate well and understands your oral health goals. Overtime, you should be able to develop trust with your dentist and know they have your best interest in mind.

Our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental would be happy to meet with you to see if our Collingwood Dental Clinic is the right fit for you and your family. We are currently Accepting New Families and Patients of all ages and offer a full range of Family-Focused dental services, Emergency Dentistry, and Direct Insurance Billing.

Our dental clinic in Collingwood is always taking on new patients and families. If you’re looking for a new dentist in Collingwood for a Dental Exam, we’d be happy to find a time for your appointment! To get started, feel free to call, email, or schedule an appointment online on our website. We are located at 1 Huron St, Collingwood in the Rexall building with lots of Free Parking!

In addition to Collingwood, we also offer Dental Exams for people in Wasaga Beach, Thornbury, The Blue Mountains, Nottawa, Clarksburg, Springwater, New Lowell, Creemore, Stayner, Clearview, and any of the surrounding areas! We offer Direct Insurance Billing, accept all major forms of insurance, provide comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages and welcome family bookings!