Preventive dental care
Dental cleanings and exams
Dental cleanings and exams starts with understanding your needs. Explore the information below, then talk with our team about your questions, your options, and what to expect.
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Regular dental visits help our team look for problems early and support a mouth that feels healthy. At City View Dental, we listen to your concerns and explain your care in plain language.
Cleanings and exams help you keep your smile bright, address plaque and tartar, and learn habits that support your teeth and gums at home. Detecting concerns early may help avoid more involved treatment later.
What your visit may include
Professional cleanings
Even with good brushing habits, some areas are difficult to clean thoroughly at home. Our team removes plaque and hardened tartar, using tools including ultrasonic technology when appropriate. We take a careful approach and encourage you to tell us about sensitivity or discomfort.
Complete dental exams
Your dentist checks your teeth, gums, tongue and jaw. Digital X-rays, when indicated, help us evaluate areas that cannot be fully seen during a visual examination, including between teeth and beneath the gumline.
Fluoride treatments
Fluoride supports strong enamel and helps protect against cavities. Our team can discuss whether a professional fluoride treatment would benefit your preventive-care routine.
Dental sealants
Sealants cover the grooves of back teeth to help keep food and bacteria from collecting there. Your dentist can explain whether this protective treatment is appropriate for you or your child.
Keeping healthy habits going
In our practice video, the dentist describes how rewarding it is to see patients whose home-care habits are working well. A checkup is also a chance to reinforce those habits and discuss what you can do between appointments.
Watch the City View cleanings-and-exams video on YouTube
Common questions
How long does a dental exam and cleaning take?
A cleaning and exam usually takes about an hour. Your visit may take longer depending on tartar buildup, how long it has been since your last visit, and the concerns you want to discuss.
Why should I get a dental exam if I am not in pain?
Some dental problems do not cause pain in their early stages. Regular exams give the dental team a chance to identify concerns before they become more difficult to treat.
How often should I get a dental cleaning and exam?
Our practice generally recommends a routine checkup every six months. Your dentist can recommend a schedule based on your individual needs.
Have more questions about preventive care? Explore general dentistry or request a visit.
Plan your next checkup
Request your preferred time. Our front desk will contact you to confirm availability.
Preventive visits
What happens during a cleaning and examination
A professional cleaning removes plaque, stain, and tartar from areas that are difficult to clean at home. The examination evaluates teeth, existing restorations, gums, bite, jaw, and oral tissues. Digital X-rays are recommended based on age, history, symptoms, and cavity or gum-disease risk rather than automatically at every visit.
Additional preventive care
- Fluoride treatment may strengthen enamel for children or adults with increased cavity risk.
- Dental sealants can protect deep grooves in eligible back teeth from trapped food and bacteria.
- Home-care coaching helps tailor brushing, interdental cleaning, and product choices to your needs.
How often should I visit?
Many patients benefit from checkups around every six months, while others need a different interval based on gum health, cavity risk, medical conditions, or active treatment. Waiting for pain can allow problems to become more advanced, so the dentist and hygienist will recommend a schedule specific to you.