General Dentistry
Exams & Cleanings
A full assessment, a thorough hygiene visit, and a plan you understand.
A complete exam and professional cleaning is the single highest-value appointment in dentistry. It is where problems are found while they are still cheap, small and painless to fix.
Your first visit is a full assessment: digital X-rays, an intraoral scan, a soft-tissue and oral cancer screening, gum measurements, and a review of how your bite functions. Your hygienist then removes the plaque and hardened tartar a toothbrush cannot reach, polishes, and — where it is useful — applies fluoride.
We finish by walking you through what we found on a screen beside the chair, and agreeing what, if anything, needs doing. Most patients are seen every six months; if your gums or your risk profile call for a different interval, we will tell you why.
Ready to book exams & cleanings? Call us and we will find you a time, and tell you what your plan covers before anything starts.
Step by step
What to expect
Assessment
Digital imaging, gum measurements, oral cancer screening and a bite check.
Cleaning
Scaling to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, then polishing.
Prevention
Fluoride where it helps, plus technique coaching aimed at the spots you actually miss.
Plan
What we found, what it means, and what we recommend — shown to you on screen.
Common questions
Exams & Cleanings
How often should I come in?
Every six months suits most adults. Patients with gum disease, a high cavity rate, dry mouth or certain medical conditions do better on a three or four month interval — we will recommend one and explain the reason.
Does a cleaning hurt?
For healthy gums, no. If there is inflammation or heavy tartar it can be tender, and we can numb the area — just say so. Sensitivity after a first deep cleaning usually settles within a few days.
Do I need X-rays every visit?
No. Bitewing images are typically taken every 12 to 24 months depending on your risk, and a full series far less often. Our sensors are digital and low-dose.
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Ask us about exams & cleanings
Call the clinic or send a note and we will talk it through — no obligation, and a written estimate before anything begins.