Dental Insurance Kids On Clinical Examination of Teeth
Your dentist will check for decay by looking at every tooth surface. The dentist will also poke your teeth with a tool called an explorer to detect cavities. Decayed tooth enamel is softer than healthy enamel. If you have fillings, permanent bridges, crowns or other restorations, your dentist will check to make certain that they remain whole and sound and that the teeth around them have no sign of decay.