Oral Health Risk Assessments

Private self-check

Tooth Decay Risk — Children

Review factors that may increase a child’s likelihood of enamel weakening and cavities.

Select every statement that applies.Has your child had a cavity, filling, or visible white or brown spot in the past three years?Does your child snack frequently or sip sweetened drinks between meals?Does your child usually brush fewer than twice daily with fluoride toothpaste?Is the primary drinking water not fluoridated or is fluoride exposure uncertain?Does your child have braces, deep grooves, dry mouth, or difficulty cleaning independently?Has it been more than a year since the child’s last dental examination?

Private self-check

Tooth Decay Risk — Adults

Review common factors that can increase decay on enamel, exposed roots, and around existing dental work.

Select every statement that applies.Have you developed a new cavity or needed a filling in the past three years?Do you frequently snack, sip sweetened drinks, or use sugar-containing lozenges?Do medicines, health conditions, or treatment leave your mouth dry?Do you have exposed roots, many restorations, braces, partial dentures, or difficult-to-clean areas?Do you regularly skip fluoride toothpaste or interdental cleaning?Have you postponed routine dental examinations or recommended treatment?

Tooth Decay Dry Mouth Dental Exams

Private self-check

Periodontal Disease Risk

Review symptoms and health factors associated with inflammation and loss of tooth-supporting tissues.

Select every statement that applies.Do your gums bleed, appear swollen, or feel tender?Have your gums receded or do teeth look longer than before?Do you notice persistent bad breath, pus, loose teeth, or spaces opening?Do you currently use tobacco or nicotine products?Do you have diabetes, a family history of gum disease, or a condition affecting immune response?Have you previously received deep cleaning, gum surgery, or periodontal maintenance?

Periodontal Disease Gum Disease Treatment Periodontal Maintenance

Private self-check

Oral Cancer Risk

Review exposure risks and warning signs involving the lips, mouth, tongue, throat, and neck.

Select every statement that applies.Do you currently or previously use cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, or other tobacco products?Do you drink alcohol heavily or combine alcohol with tobacco use?Have you had significant HPV exposure or been advised that HPV vaccination or screening history is relevant?Have your lips had frequent unprotected sun exposure?Do you have a sore, red or white patch, unexplained bleeding, numbness, or voice change lasting more than two weeks?Do you have a persistent lump, swallowing difficulty, ear pain, or unexplained weight loss?

Oral Cancer Oral Cancer Screening Contact Dental Arts

Oral Health Risk Assessments

Four quick self-checks to guide your next conversation.

Tooth Decay Risk — Children

Tooth Decay Risk — Adults

Periodontal Disease Risk

Oral Cancer Risk

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