Dental History
Patient Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nickname
Age
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How would you rate the condition of your mouth?
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Describe
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Previous Dentist
How long have you been a patient?
Months/Years
Date of most recent dental exam
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Date of most recent x-rays
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Date of most recent treatment
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Month
-
Day
Year
(other than cleaning)
I routinely see my dentist every
3 mo
4 mo
6 mo
12 mo
Not routinely
How often do you brush your teeth?
*
How often do you floss?
*
What other dental aids do you use?
(electric toothbrush, special brushes, rinses, special toothpastes, toothpicks, etc.)
WHAT IS YOUR IMMEDIATE CONCERN?
PLEASE ANSWER YES OR NO TO THE FOLLOWING:
PERSONAL HISTORY
Are you fearful of dental treatment?
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Yes
No
How fearful, on a scale of 1 (least) to 10 (most)
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Least
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Most
10
1 is Least, 10 is Most
Have you had an unfavorable dental experience?
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Yes
No
Please provide details
Have you ever had complications from past dental treatment?
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Yes
No
Please provide details
Have you ever had trouble getting numb or had any reactions to local anesthetic?
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Yes
No
Please provide details
Did you ever have braces, orthodontic treatment or had your bite adjusted, and at what age?
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Yes
No
Age
Have you had any teeth removed, missing teeth that never developed or lost teeth due to injury or facial trauma?
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Yes
No
GUM AND BONE
Do your gums bleed sometimes or are they ever painful when brushing or flossing?
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Yes
No
Have you ever been treated for gum disease or been told you have lost bone around your teeth?
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Yes
No
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant taste or odor in your mouth?
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Yes
No
Is there anyone with a history of periodontal disease in your family?
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Yes
No
Have you ever experienced gum recession, or can you see more of the roots of your teeth?
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Yes
No
Have you ever had any teeth become loose on their own (without an injury), or do you have difficulty eating an apple?
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Yes
No
Have you experienced a burning or painful sensation in your mouth not related to your teeth?
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Yes
No
TOOTH STRUCTURE
Have you had any cavities within the past 3 years?
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Yes
No
Does the amount of saliva in your mouth seem too little or do you have difficulty swallowing any food?
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Yes
No
Do you feel or notice any holes (i.e. pitting, craters) on the biting surface of your teeth?
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Yes
No
Are any teeth sensitive to hot, cold, biting, sweets, or do you avoid brushing any part of your mouth?
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Yes
No
Do you have grooves or notches on your teeth near the gum line?
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Yes
No
Have you ever broken teeth, chipped teeth, or had a toothache or cracked filling?
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Yes
No
Do you frequently get food caught between any teeth?
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Yes
No
Where?
BITE AND JAW JOINT
Do you have problems with your jaw joint? (pain, sounds, limited opening, locking, popping?
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Yes
No
Do you feel like your lower jaw is being pushed back when you try to bite your back teeth together?
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Yes
No
Do you avoid or have difficulty chewing gum, carrots, nuts, bagels, baguettes, protein bars, or other hard, dry foods?
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Yes
No
In the past 5 years, have your teeth changed (become shorter, thinner, or worn) or has your bite changed?
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Yes
No
Are your teeth becoming more crooked, crowded, or overlapped?
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Yes
No
Are your teeth developing spaces or becoming more loose?
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Yes
No
Do you have trouble finding your bite, or need to squeeze, tap your teeth together, or shift your jaw to make your teeth fit together?
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Yes
No
Do you place your tongue between your teeth or close your teeth against your tongue?
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Yes
No
Do you chew ice, bite your nails, use your teeth to hold objects, or have any other oral habits?
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Yes
No
Do you clench or grind your teeth together in the daytime or make them sore?
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Yes
No
Do you have any problems with sleep (i.e. restlessness or teeth grinding), wake up with a headache or an awareness of your teeth?
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Yes
No
Do you wear or have you ever worn a bite appliance?
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Yes
No
SMILE CHARACTERISTICS
Is there anything about the appearance of your mouth (smile, lips, teeth, gums) that you would like to change (shape, color, size, display)?
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Yes
No
What would you like to change?
Have you ever whitened (bleached) your teeth?
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Yes
No
Have you felt uncomfortable or self conscious about the appearance of your teeth?
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Yes
No
Have you been disappointed with the appearance of previous dental work?
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Yes
No
Patient’s Signature
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Date
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Submit
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