No. You do not automatically need dental X-rays at every checkup. Your dentist determines whether imaging is needed based on your oral health, symptoms, risk of dental disease, previous images, and examination findings. The American Dental Association and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology updated their patient-selection recommendations in 2026, emphasizing that imaging should…
Teeth Whitening
What Does an Oral Cancer Screening Check During a Dental Exam?
An oral cancer screening during a dental exam checks your mouth, tongue, lips, throat area, jaw, and neck for unusual tissue changes that may need a closer look. Your dentist may look for persistent sores, red or white patches, lumps, thickened tissue, or other changes that are different from surrounding areas. The examination is usually…
Start the New Year With a New Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Have you made plans for the new year yet? January is traditionally the time to dream big as to what you hope to get done in the next 12 months. Maybe your plans include finally taking care of that cosmetic dentistry procedure you’ve been considering for years. There are many to choose from, any of which will…