With a gloved hand, the health professional lifts the lips, feels the soft tissues, checks the health of the teeth, and looks throughout the mouth. Virtually any type of lighting (for example, a flashlight, a portable dental light, an examination light, a headlamp) is adequate for an oral screening. A tongue depressor or child-sized toothbrush can be used to move the lips to view the teeth. A dental mirror can provide better visibility, and a dental explorer may enable a more thorough screening, but neither is necessary.