Regular check-ups are the simplest way to keep treatment small. Most people need one every six months.
Everyone, twice a year
Most adults and children benefit from a check-up and clean every six months. People with gum problems may need to come more often.
New patients
Your first visit takes about an hour, so we can take a full history, a 3D scan and a baseline set of X-rays.
Bleeding gums or sensitivity
Early gum disease and small cavities rarely hurt. A check-up finds them while they are still simple to treat.
Anyone who has put it off
If it has been years, tell us when you book. We start with a gentle assessment and never judge.
Step by step / What happens during treatment
Every step is explained before it happens, and you can pause at any point.
01
Welcome and history
We go over your medical history, medications and anything that has been bothering you.
5 min
02
Examination
Your dentist checks every tooth, your gums, bite and soft tissues, including an oral cancer screening. Low-dose X-rays are taken only if they are due.
10 min
03
Scale and polish
The hygienist removes plaque and hardened tartar above and just below the gumline, then polishes away surface stains.
20 min
04
Your plan
We show you what we saw on screen and explain any findings. If anything needs treatment, you get a written estimate before you leave.
10 min
Results and aftercare /
What to expect afterwards
Teeth feel smooth and clean straight away. More importantly, small problems are caught early, when a filling is still small or a gum pocket can heal with better cleaning at home.
Aftercare
You can eat and drink normally straight after your visit.
Gums can feel slightly tender for a day if there was a lot of tartar. A warm salt-water rinse helps.
Brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth once a day.
We send a reminder when your next check-up is due, usually in six months.
You receive a written estimate like this before any treatment starts, with your insurance applied. The figures here show a typical case.
InsuranceIn network with Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife and Aetna
Payment plans0% over 6 or 12 months for treatments over $500
Written estimate
Example
Examination & cleaning$85
Low-dose digital X-raysIncluded
3D intraoral scanIncluded
Insurance estimate−$85
You pay$0
Many PPO plans cover two preventive visits a year in full
FAQ /
Common questions
Something else on your mind? Call the front desk on (718) 555-0142 and we'll talk it through.
For most people, every six months. If you have a history of gum disease we may suggest a hygiene visit every three or four months, and we will explain why.
Most people find it comfortable. If your gums are sensitive, tell your hygienist: we can use a numbing gel or a gentler ultrasonic setting.
No. We take X-rays only when they are clinically due, typically bitewings once a year for most adults, and our digital sensors use a fraction of the dose of film.
Who leads it /
Anna Weiss
Lead hygienist · Mon–Fri
Anna runs our hygiene programme and sees most patients at their six-monthly visits. She is known for gentle cleans and practical advice that people actually follow at home.
Family · Preventive
