Rickmansworth Dentist

Your First Visit

Your Dental Examination (Which includes Oral Cancer Screening)

Your First Visit

Your first visit will involve meeting the team at Inspire Dental Care, filling out a medical questionnaire, a smile profile and then a dental examination & oral cancer screening where we will endeavour to find a solution to your personal oral health needs:

To maintain healthy teeth & gums we advise you visit a dentist twice a year. This frequency level works well for most people, although some people with gum disease, a genetic predisposition for plaque build-up or cavities, or a weakened immune system might need to visit the dentist more frequently for optimal care.

Also, keep in mind that certain life events – particularly those that cause stress or illness – might cause changes in the mouth or the development of an infection, and might make more frequent visits to the dentist necessary.

The three biggest reasons that most strongly support the 6 monthly dental examination schedule are:

So that we can check for problems that you might not see or feel (patients often only come to see us when they have pain).
To allow us to find early signs of decay (decay doesn’t become visible or cause pain until it reaches more advanced stages).
To treat any other oral health problems found (generally, the earlier a problem is found, the more manageable it is).

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What is involved in a

Dental Examination & Oral Cancer Screening?

Your dental exam will likely include these evaluations:

Head and neck

We will look for any problems on the exterior surface of your head and neck, as well as feel for any swelling or tenderness (which are signs of an infection or disease) in your lymph nodes and salivary glands in your neck area. We will also examine your temporomandibular joint(jaw joint) to determine if it is working properly.

Soft tissue

The soft tissues of your mouth include the tongue, inside of the lips and cheeks, and the floor and roof of the mouth. We will examine these areas for spots, lesions, cuts, swellings, or growths that could indicate an oral health problem. Your dentist will also inspect the back of your throat and tonsil area.

Gum tissue

We will examine your gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Your dentist will look for signs of gum disease, which include red or puffy gum tissue and tissue that easily bleeds when gently poked. If your dentist determines you have gum disease, he or she might send you to the hygienist or periodontist.

Occlusion

We will check how well your upper and lower teeth come together. Your dentist might simply look at how your teeth meet, or he or she might take impressions of your teeth if a more careful exam of “your bite” is necessary.

Clinical examination of teeth

We will check for signs of tooth decay by examining the surface of every tooth. Your dentist may gently probe the surface of a tooth with a dental instrument, called an explorer, to look for cavities. (Decayed enamel feels softer when poked compared to healthy enamel.) Your dentist will also check for any problems with fillings, braces, bridges, dentures, crowns, or other restorations.

X-rays

We will take X-rays where necessary to look for signs of tooth decay, as well as for gum disease and other oral health problems.

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What our happy patients say...

Neha Sejpal was brilliant, explained clearly and did great work on my teeth. Excellent dentists, who also take care of my kids teath brilliantly

Excellent treatment and service for over more than 15 years. Highly recommend.

Had an appointment with Monal Patel and can’t thank her enough for her patience and kindness. It wasn’t a very nice appointment as need work done on my teeth but Monal made me feel comfortable. Much appreciated.

Dr Mahesh Patel was excellent. I had dental implants and the process was smooth and professional

Inspire accepted me for an urgent tooth removal and I was so impressed with Dr Mahesh that I proceeded with an implant.
I obtained alternative quotes but I trusted Dr Mahesh. I have now had two implants and a new crown. I am extremely pleased with the result.
I felt Dr Mahesh's priority was to care for and save my teeth. The service, skills and technology were excellent. As were the team who looked after me.
I highly recommend Inspire.

In the past I have had series of bad dental treatments and I was a bit fed up. A friend suggested inspire dental and I have not looked anywhere else since. I have been going to inspire dental for over 7-8 yrs now. Dr Rajiv has been phenomenal in resolving my persisting dental issues, his treatments and advise has really helped me keep up with my dental health and hygiene.
If you’re looking for a dentist who combines high-level skill with genuine compassion, look no further.

I’ve always had good experience with Archna the hygienist and Nikunj the dentist

Had my routine check up with Neha. She was friendly and warm, went through my hygiene routine in details to ensure continue I look after my teeth. The clinic is very clean and well equipped. Their hygienist was really lovely too. It’s not a comfortable procedure by nature but she was so calming and went with my pace to made sure I was comfortable. The airflow technique is worth a try, especially if you only go once a year. Really blast off the plaque and stains.

Been coming here for years to see Saavan Chauhan. Very accommodating polite and helpful. Highly recommend.

I have recently undergone Implant surgery with Mahesh and his team at the Inspire dental clinic, to replace a recently extracted tooth. It’s been a very smooth and calm process throughout, just as it has always been for more routine work that I have needed. Would definitely recommend Mahesh and the Inspire team.