Checkups and cleanings
The appointment everything else depends on.
A full hour with your hygienist, a doctor's exam and a 3D scan so you can see exactly what we see.
Overview
Our hygiene visits are booked for a full hour, which leaves time to clean gently, explain what we notice and answer questions without watching the clock. We use warm water, ultrasonic scalers set to your comfort and a fine glycine powder polish in place of gritty paste.
Every visit includes a doctor's exam, an oral cancer screening and a comparison with your previous 3D scan, so small changes such as gum recession or enamel wear are caught years before they become costly. You leave with a written summary and nothing you did not agree to.
What is included
- Gentle ultrasonic cleaning and air polishing
- Comprehensive exam by a doctor
- Oral cancer and gum health screening
- Digital X-rays when due, at minimal radiation
- 3D intraoral scan compared visit to visit
- A written care summary emailed after your visit
How it works
Four calm, clearly explained stages from first conversation to final result.
Settle in
Tea, a warm neck pillow and headphones if you like. We review any changes to health or medications.
Scan and screen
A 3D scan and oral cancer screening are completed before cleaning begins.
Clean and polish
Your hygienist removes buildup gently and air-polishes surface stains away.
Review together
Your doctor walks you through images on screen and answers questions in plain language.
Why patients choose it
- Prevention first
- Most dental problems are painless until they are advanced. Regular visits catch them early.
- Fresher, brighter
- Air polishing lifts coffee and tea stains without abrasive paste.
- Clear records
- Visit-to-visit scans show real change over time, not guesswork.
- No surprises
- Recommendations come with written estimates and are never done without consent.
What shapes your fee
Starting from a sample fee of $245. Every plan is quoted in writing before treatment, with insurance estimated where it applies.
- Gum health
- Deeper cleaning may be advised if pockets measure over 4 millimeters.
- X-rays
- Bitewings are usually taken yearly and a full series every three to five years.
- Insurance
- Most PPO plans cover two preventive visits a year at or near 100 percent.
- Membership
- Uninsured patients can join the studio membership for $49 a month.
“Mei Lin gives the gentlest cleaning I have ever had. The warm water and headphones make a real difference.”
Checkups and cleanings: common questions
Twice a year suits most adults. If you have gum disease, diabetes or a history of heavy buildup, we may suggest every three or four months.
We adjust water temperature and scaler power to your comfort, and numbing gel is always available if your gums are sensitive.
We are in network with several PPO plans and file claims for others as a courtesy. See our insurance page for details.
Often paired with
Teeth whiteningShade-matched in-studio whitening and custom take-home trays for an even, natural brightness.
Pediatric dentistryCalm, unhurried visits for children six and older, so good habits start without fear.
Crowns and root canalsComfortable root canal therapy and ceramic crowns designed to blend in, often in the same week.
Ready to talk about checkups and cleanings?
Share your goals and we will plan the simplest path to a result that looks like you. Results vary; your dentist will advise what suits you.
Rated 4.9 by 612 patients. Most PPO plans welcome.