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What to expect for first time going to the dentist?
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Depends: Is this dental appointment for you? If so, at the age of 43, you can expect the dentist to take a full set of x-rays and provide a comprehensive exam and periodontal evaluation, if possible. It may be necessary for a hygienist to provide a full mouth debridement to clean the teeth in order to be able to examine the teeth fully.
Answered 12/16/2014
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First visit:: Take medical and dental history; clinical examination; periodontal examination; x-rays and hopefully soft tissue head and neck examination.
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