Oral examination
Hong Kong dentist's WhatsApp answers to oral examination questions
Why do we need to have regular dental checkups?
Regular dental checkups help ensure healthy teeth and gums.
- Early detection of problems Regular dental checkups can detect problems such as cavities and periodontal disease early, and timely treatment can prevent more serious problems.
- Preventing dental and gum diseases – Checkups and professional cleanings at the clinic can remove tartar and plaque, reducing the risk of gingivitis and other oral diseases.
- Monitoring other diseases – Oral health is closely related to overall health, and oral examinations can detect early signs of some diseases, such as diabetes.
- Improving oral hygiene habits – oral care advice and regular dental cleanings help patients establish and maintain good oral hygiene habits.
Oral examination fee
Dental examination price in 2025
| Oral examination items | 牙醫口腔檢查收費 |
|---|---|
| Basic checks | HKD$300 |
| 2D whole-oral X-ray (OPG) | HKD$500 |
| Partial X-ray (PA) | HKD$200 |
| 3D computed tomography (CBCT) | HKD$800 |
Oral examination process
2025在香港荃灣牙醫口腔檢查過程
An oral examination is a series of tests and assessments performed by a professional dentist to check the health of the teeth, gums, tongue, and other tissues in the mouth. An oral examination includes the following steps:
Common oral examination questions
It is generally recommended that adults have a dental checkup every six months to a year. This allows for the early detection and treatment of oral problems. Some elderly people often need to take various medications, some of which may have negative effects on oral health, such as causing dry mouth and mouth ulcers. Therefore, more frequent dental checkups and cleanings are necessary.
Schedule a dental appointment
You can book your dental appointment and oral check-up at Excelsior Dental Centre online in advance. For any dental questions, you can also WhatsApp us first, and a dentist will answer them personally.