Dental Exams & Cleanings in Calgary

It is vital to detect oral cancer as early as possible when there is still time to adequately manage and treat its symptoms. During an oral cancer screening, our dentists will check your mouth for red and white patches and mouth sores. Our dentists will also feel around your cheeks and throat for abnormal lumps.

You may have a higher risk of developing oral cancer if you:

• Smoke tobacco
• Drink alcohol excessively
• Have had a previous cancer diagnosis
• Spend a lot of time exposed to UV rays

Gum disease is an issue that can develop when plaque and tartar affects your tooth and gum health over a long enough time. Symptoms can include inflammation, bleeding gums, bone loss, bad taste, and bad breath.

Learn more about how we manage gum disease on our Periodontics page.

Whenever you eat or drink, especially foods containing sugars, your teeth collect plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your tooth’s surface. Plaque bacteria wear down your tooth enamel by producing harmful acids, eventually leading to a form of tooth decay known as a cavity. Cavities can affect adults as well as children.

Restorative services like fillings, crowns, and bridges are all checked during a dental exam. Dental restorations can experience some wear and tear over time and could also develop plaque and tartar. Exams help our dentists determine whether they need to repair or replace these restorative materials.