The visit that prevents
the bigger ones.

What happens at your cleaning

Your hygienist takes any needed digital x-rays, removes plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line, polishes your teeth, flosses thoroughly, and applies a fluoride treatment if it’s the right call for you. Most cleanings take 45–60 minutes — longer if it’s been a while since your last visit (no judgment, we’ll just take more time).

What the exam covers

Dr. Sanie reviews your x-rays, checks each tooth for decay or cracks, looks at older fillings and crowns for wear, evaluates your gums, screens for oral cancer, and checks your bite and jaw joint. We answer any questions you have, point out anything to keep an eye on, and recommend treatment only when there’s a clear reason for it.

Why every six months

• Most cavities and gum problems are easier (and cheaper) to fix when caught early.
• Plaque hardens into tartar in days — and tartar can only be removed by a hygienist, not a toothbrush.
• Routine x-rays catch problems hiding between teeth long before they hurt.
• Six-monthly oral cancer screenings save lives. Truly.

For nervous patients and busy families

Tell us if cleanings have been hard for you in the past — sensitive gums, gag reflex, anxiety, jaw pain after long appointments. We’ll adjust: shorter strokes, more breaks, a slower pace, or splitting the cleaning across two visits. We can also book multiple family members back-to-back to save you a trip.

If you’ve been overdue

A lot of patients come back to the dentist after years away. Your first visit may include a deeper cleaning to catch up on tartar along the gum line — but the goal is always to get you onto a comfortable, twice-a-year rhythm. No lectures.

Frequently asked questions