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By Mayo Clinic staffRegular dental exams are an important part of preventive health care. During a dental exam for children, the dentist or hygienist will clean your child's teeth and evaluate your child's risk of tooth decay. A dental exam for children may include application of various protective measures, such as sealants or fluoride treatments. A dental exam for children may also include dental X-rays or other diagnostic procedures.
During a dental exam for children, the dentist or hygienist will likely discuss your child's diet and oral hygiene habits and demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques. Other topics for discussion during a dental exam for children may include preventing oral injuries or, for adolescents, the health risks associated with tobacco, substance abuse or oral piercings.
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- The selection of patients for dental radiographic examinations. American Dental Association. http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/topics_radiography_examinations.pdf. Accessed Dec. 11, 2009.
- Want some life saving advice? Ask your dental hygienist about proper oral health care for adolescents. http://www.adha.org/downloads/adolescents_factsheet.pdf. American Dental Hygienists' Association. Accessed Dec. 11, 2009.
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