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Don’t wait for a toothache to prioritize your oral health. At Smile Zone of Irving, we make preventive care comfortable, affordable, and tailored to your unique needs.

Unlock the Secrets of Your Smile: Advanced Diagnostic Services Explained

At SmileZone of Irving, we believe accurate diagnosis is the foundation of exceptional dental care. Our cutting-edge diagnostic services uncover hidden problems before they escalate – saving you time, money, and discomfort. Discover how our technology and expertise reveal what’s really happening in your mouth:

1. Comprehensive Oral Exams: Your Mouth’s Full Health Scan

What Happens:

1. Visual Inspection: Magnified examination of teeth, gums, tongue, and soft tissues
2. Periodontal Charting: Precise measurement of gum pocket depths (1-3mm = healthy)
3. Oral Cancer Screening: Systematic check for abnormal lesions using VELscope® fluorescence technology
4. TMJ/Bite Analysis: Assessment of jaw joint function and tooth wear patterns
Why It Matters: Detects cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and bite issues in their earliest stages – when treatment is simplest and least invasive.

2. Diagnostic Imaging: Seeing Beyond the Surface

Advanced Technologies:

Technology

What It Reveals

Best For

Digital X-Rays

Cavities between teeth, bone loss, infections

Routine checkups (80% less radiation)

Panoramic X-Rays

Wisdom teeth positioning, jaw tumors, sinus issues

Implant planning, orthodontics

CBCT Scans

3D bone structure, nerve pathways, impacted teeth (0.2mm precision)

Surgical planning, complex cases

3. Oral Biopsies: Answers When It Matters Most

What Happens:

Sample sent to pathology lab for analysis

Types We Perform:

Excisional Biopsy: Full removal of small suspicious growths

Why It Matters:

Definitively diagnoses oral cancer, lichen planus, or autoimmune conditions – enabling life-saving early intervention.

4. Pulp Vitality Testing: Saving Teeth from Within

When It’s Needed:

1. Unexplained tooth pain
2. After dental trauma
3. Before complex restorations

Test

Process

What It Reveals

Cold Test

Apply frozen cotton pellet to tooth

Pulp nerve responsiveness

Why Choose Our Diagnostic Expertise?

Early Problem Detection

90% of issues caught before symptoms appear

Digital Records

Compare scans side-by-side over time to track changes

Cost Savings

Early diagnosis reduces treatment costs by 3-5x

FAQs

Are dental X-rays really safe?

Absolutely. Our digital systems use 90% less radiation than traditional film. A full set of digital X-rays = less radiation than a 2-hour flight!

Does a biopsy mean I have cancer?

Not at all. Most biopsies rule OUT cancer. We recommend them whenever tissue looks abnormal – better safe than sorry.

Why would I need a CBCT scan instead of regular X-rays?

CBCT provides 3D views for complex cases like dental implants– ensuring perfect treatment planning.

Is pulp testing painful?

You’ll feel brief cold or tingling sensations, andWe stop immediately if you raise your hand.

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