Every regular dental exam provides you with valuable feedback about the state of your oral health. Your dentist is checking your enamel closely for any signs of decay, and advanced images can be produced in order to look for any issues that might escape notice during a visual evaluation. These appointments also ensure that action is swiftly taken when something might be wrong – for instance, when a patient shows signs of tooth decay, their tooth can be restored with a dental filling before the problem grows worse, and requires a root canal procedure.