Dental Exams in Moorestown, NJ A Careful Look, Not a Quick One
Most dental problems start small and do not hurt at first. A tiny cavity between two teeth. Gums that bleed a little when you floss. Wear on a tooth you did not even notice. Dr. Aliya Khan takes the time to find these things early while they are still easy to fix.
Find Problems Early
Before they hurt or cost more
Gentle Digital X-Rays
90% less radiation
Oral Cancer Check
Every visit
A Plan You Understand
No jargon, no pressure
What is a comprehensive exam?
A comprehensive exam is a 45-60 minute look at everything -- your teeth, gums, jaw, bite, and soft tissues. It includes X-rays, an oral cancer check, and a full plan for what your smile needs. It is the deeper visit we recommend once a year and for every new patient.
Why We Take Our Time
Most dental problems do not announce themselves. A cavity forming between two back teeth. Gums that have started to pull away from a tooth. A bite issue that will cause jaw pain a few years from now. By the time you feel that something is wrong, it usually is not small anymore.
A comprehensive exam is how we catch these things while they are still easy to fix. Dr. Khan looks at everything not just where you are worried, but everywhere because she would rather find one small problem now than three big ones later. Regular exams also catch infections before they spread, help settle tooth pain, and keep you out of the chair for crowns, root canals, and extractions you did not need to have.
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People worldwide dealing with dental problems
The World Health Organization says oral diseases affect nearly 3.7 billion people around the world. The most common one? Untreated cavities. And most of them started as tiny problems that could have been caught early.
What Happens During Your Exam
Here is what Dr. Khan will actually do during your visit so you know what to expect:
We Get to Know You
A quick review of your health, medications, any past dental work, and what is bothering you (if anything).
A Careful Look
Dr. Khan examines every tooth, all the gums, your tongue, cheeks, and throat. Nothing is skipped.
Digital X-Rays
Quick, comfortable images that show things we cannot see with the eye like cavities between teeth or bone loss.
Oral Cancer Check
A simple check of the soft tissues in your mouth. It takes a minute and can catch something serious very early.
Gum Check
We measure the little pockets around your teeth. Deeper pockets are the first sign of gum trouble.
Bite and Jaw Check
How your teeth come together, signs of grinding, and early hints of TMJ problems.
💡 The best part comes at the end
After the exam, Dr. Khan sits with you and talks through what she found. She shows you the X-rays, explains things in plain language, and gives you a clear plan. If nothing needs doing, she will tell you that too. No upselling, no scare tactics just an honest picture of where your smile stands.
First Visit or Yearly Visit?
Dr. Khan does comprehensive exams for two kinds of visits. Both are thorough they just focus on different things:
New Patient Exam
Your first time with us. This is where Dr. Khan gets a full picture of your smile from scratch, and you get to see how we do things.
- Full history and any past records
- Complete set of X-rays
- Careful look at every tooth
- Oral cancer and gum checks
- A plan you can take home with you
- Plenty of time for questions
Annual Comprehensive Exam
Recommended once a year for existing patients, on top of your regular six-month cleanings. This is the deeper check-up.
- Compare with last year’s findings
- Updated X-rays if needed
- Oral cancer and gum re-check
- Bite, jaw, and wear review
- Update your treatment plan
- Talk through any new concerns
Signs You May Need a Crown or Bridge
Dr. Khan may recommend a crown or bridge if you have any of the following:
A small cavity now, not a root canal late
Early gum trouble reversed, before teeth get loose
Oral cancer found when it is still very treatable
Grinding damage spotted crowns before you need
Bite issues fixed before they turn into jaw pain
Infections handled before they spread
Old fillings replaced before decay grows underneath
Not sure when your last full exam was? Time to book one.
What Your Visit Looks Like
Here is how it goes from the moment you walk in:
We Say Hello
You get greeted, seated, and given time to settle in. Dr. Khan talks with you first what brings you in, any concerns, what has changed since your last visit.
Quick X-Rays
Digital X-rays are fast and use up to 90% less radiation than the old film kind. Images pop up on the screen right away.
The Full Look
Dr. Khan carefully checks every tooth, all your gums, and your soft tissues. She looks for cavities, cracks, gum issues, oral cancer signs, wear, and how your bite lines up.
The Conversation
You sit up, and she walks you through everything X-rays, findings, and what she recommends. You ask questions. You leave with a clear plan and a clear cost.
Why It Is Worth It
Saves You Money
A filling is cheaper than a crown. A crown is cheaper than an implant. Finding things early is almost always the cheapest path.
Keeps Your Teeth
Regular exams are the single biggest thing you can do to keep your own natural teeth for life.
Good for the Rest of You
Gum disease has been linked to heart trouble, diabetes, and stroke risk. Taking care of your mouth helps take care of you.
Regular Check-Up vs. Comprehensive Exam
These are not the same visit. Here is the quick difference:
Factor
Comprehensive Exam
Regular Check-Up
How long
45-60 minutes
10-15 minutes
How often
Once a year + first visits
Every 6 months with cleaning
X-rays
Full set as needed
Only if we see something
Oral cancer check
Careful, unhurried
Quick look
Gum check
Full pocket measurements
Visual only
Bite and jaw check
Yes
Not always
Treatment plan
Full and updated
If needed
Best for
New patients, annual visits
Routine 6-month follow-ups
What to Bring With You
Your insurance card we will check your benefits so you know what things cost before we start
A list of medications you take including vitamins and anything over the counter you use regularly
Recent X-rays if you have them if you have seen another dentist in the last year, bringing recent X-rays saves you an extra scan
A photo ID for new patient paperwork
Your questions write them down if you might forget. This is your visit, and no question is a silly one
Serving patients from across Burlington County and South Jersey:
Dr. Khan’s patients travel from across Burlington County and Camden County to Moorestown Smile Center at 740 Marne Hwy, Suite 106. The practice is conveniently located for families throughout:
Book With Dr. Khan
New patients from Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, and Burlington County always welcome. Same-day appointments often available.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna DPPO
- Delta Dental PPO
- MetLife
- GEHA
- Horizon
- United Concordia
- Careington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Khan reviews your health history, looks carefully at every tooth and all the soft tissues, takes digital X-rays if needed, checks your gums for early disease, screens for oral cancer, and looks at your bite. Then she sits with you and explains what she found.
Once a year is usually right, along with regular cleanings every six months. If you have had gum disease or other ongoing issues, you might need them more often.
Plan for 45 to 60 minutes, especially if you are a new patient. That gives us time to actually look carefully instead of rushing.
A regular check-up during a cleaning is a quick look usually 10 to 15 minutes. A comprehensive exam is the deeper visit where we look at everything, take X-rays, check for gum disease and oral cancer, and build a full plan for your care.
Most plans cover one comprehensive exam per year at 100%. We accept most major plans and will check your benefits before your visit so there are no surprises.
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