Dental exams treatment forms an important part dental care treatment. This particular form of treatment gives your dentist an insight into the overall health of your teeth and gums while treating problems and even detecting problems before they worsen and cause any kind of potential damage to your oral health. During a dental exam, your dentist will first clean your teeth, check the same for cavities or any kind of gum disease, and address problems pertaining to broken and missing teeth, crooked or chipped teeth, enamel erosion or any other problems that you experience while biting or chewing. Additionally, your dentist or hygienist also works towards detecting and evaluating the risks of developing any other oral health problems, and checking your face, neck and mouth for any signs of abnormalities is also a part of routine exams. A typical dental exam also includes dental X-rays (radiographs) or other diagnostic procedures. Finally, based on the dental x-rays and other examination reports, your dentist or hygienist will design a proper treatment plan for up-keeping your dental and oral health. Apart from the routine checking and cleaning, your dentist is likely to discuss your diet and oral hygiene habits. Additionally, he may also demonstrate the ways of brushing and flossing your teeth and discuss how your lifestyle factors and food habits affect your oral health and suggest all possible cosmetic improvements to enhance the aesthetics of your teeth and overall smile. The session might take up to half an hour for a thorough check-up.