Includes Oral Cancer Check, Soft and Hard Tissue exam, Jaw Joint Analysis, and laser Caries Diagnosis -
The most advanced European method for early detection of decay especially in children.
It can reduce the need for x-rays, but does not replace them.
Please read this document carefully, and answer all questions accurately. The information is in confidence, and enables me to provide treatment appropriate to your medical condition. Many drugs taken, and disease states, will of necessity change the possible choices for your optimal dental treatment.
Why do we ask these questions? Diabetics have a delayed healing time, and endodontics may not be suitable. Anti-hypertensive drugs (high BP) may cause adverse reactions if certain local anaesthetics drugs are being used. Many people take anti-coagulants, and this prolongs bleeding times if surgery is required. Angina patients need to bring their tablets to all appointments. The contraceptive pill (and HRT) interacts with antibiotics to such an extent that alternate methods of contraception need to be used. Some local anaesthetics are contraindicated due to severe side affects if Viagra has been recently used. Liver disease prolongs bleeding times. Rheumatic Fever patients require antibiotics coverage for certain dental procedures to prevent the possibility of further heart valve damage.
Shortness of breath may be a symptom of an underlying cardiac or respiratory problem.