It is essential that you have your teeth and your mouth checked regularly to avoid complications and maintain good oral health.

A dental examination includes a clinical examination and x-rays of the mouth. With the help of the x-rays and the oral examination, the dentist can identify certain oral health conditions and problems like gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), periodontitis (loss of bone tissue), dental cary, etc. Furthermore, a panoramic x-ray is taken every five years to see the mouth as a whole and to be able to identify probable problems such as cysts, tumours, wisdom teeth, and other diagnosis related to the bone tissue, the sinuses and the jaw.

It is recommended to have a dental examination every six months, same as scaling.