Our Comprehensive Exam

Every treatment plan starts with a thorough comprehensive exam. And every exam starts with a thorough review of your medical and dental history. Dr. Barakat takes time to first review then discuss your medical and dental history since many medical conditions can manifest themselves in the mouth and certain medications can also affect your risk of decay and gum diseases. You will have x-rays taken of your teeth and jaws. Dr. Barakat doesn't just examine your teeth, she uses the panoramic x-ray to make sure there are no cysts, tumors or other pathology in our jaws that support our teeth.

 

She then thoroughly examines your jaw joints, mouth, gums and teeth and spends time discussing the most appropriate individualized plan for your dental care. Inform her if you have had any prior dental experiences, or dental goals you may have, and she will use that information in deciding the most appropriate care for you. She doesn’t believe in a “one size fits all approach” with dental treatment, making sure that your treatment plan is the most suitable one for you.