Dental Teeth Cleaning and Oral Exam Services

For optimal dental health, preventive care is essential!  We recommend that you have a complete dental exam and cleaning once every six months.  This ensures that your teeth are well maintained, and any problems are spotted early, before they become of significant concern. 

While twice per year may seem like a lot, even if you take good care of your teeth at home there are areas between teeth and under your gum line that you can’t properly reach.  Excessive tartar buildup and bacteria on teeth surfaces lead quickly to cavities and root canals, and undiagnosed dental diseases can worsen without prompt attention. 

An accurate assessment of a person’s dental needs is performed prior to any treatment, even a standard dental cleaning.  This comprehensive examination includes:

• Radiographic exam (x-rays)
• Oral cancer exam
• Gingival (gum) exam
• An assessment of TMJ function
• Occlusal (bite) evaluation
• Charting and assessment of existing restorations
• Examination of the teeth for cavities, fractures, and other problems.

After your complete exam, we will schedule an appointment for you to have your teeth cleaned.  The exam and the cleaning procedure may be performed the same day if an appointment time with the hygienist is available following your exam with Dr. Stanfield.

The entire exam takes approximately one hour and ten minutes; cleaning generally takes about 50 minutes.

Please call our family dentistry today at 336-884-8989 to schedule an exam and gentle teeth cleaning.  Our dental practice is conveniently located in the High Point, Piedmont Triad, Deep River area.