- (253) 845-3000
- 13613 Meridian Ave E, Suite 180 Puyallup, WA 98373
The majority of your appointment will be spent with you in the dental chair, while your dentist completes a dental exam. This isn’t painful or uncomfortable - your dentist will use a mirror and a bright overhead light to assess your oral and dental health.
What are we looking at when we examine your teeth?
As well as completing a dental exam, your dentist will also compile a medical history. Certain medical conditions can have a direct impact on your oral and dental health. Equally some medical conditions can impact
It’s also really important that your dentist is aware of regular medication and any allergies for treatment planning.
Dental x-rays in Puyallup are used to complete the dental and oral picture of your smile. Your dental exam will only show your dentist the health of teeth and gums from the outside. There are different options for dental x-rays depending on your individual smile:
The final part of your clinical exam will be time for you to ask any questions that you may still have or to raise any concerns that haven’t already been discussed with your oral health.
At South Hill Dental in Puyallup, we treat every clinical exam with the importance it deserves. We understand that prevention is always better than having to complete treatment later on. We will complete a thorough exam for every patient and will give advice on their oral health to avoid future dental problems.
You can also check our Frequent Asked Questions here
We are a family business, our team and patients are like family to us! With us you are always welcome and cared for.
We make things easy for patients with our location, ample parking, convenient hours finance options.
We invest in advanced equiment and systems to deliver precision dental care and patient comfort.
