Comprehensive Exam and Teeth Cleaning
At Delicate Dental, Dr. Di Xia (Dr. Dee) and the team appreciate the importance of Preventative Dentistry. Preventative dentistry is often 100% covered by dental insurance. By practicing preventative dentistry, many oral problems never have to happen in the first place! ​
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Regular dental checkups are the key to keeping your oral health in great condition. During our comprehensive exams, Dr. Dee will assess the health of your teeth and gums with the help of our modern intraoral camera and digital x-rays. This complete assessment includes:
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Intra-oral pictures
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Digital x-rays
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Periodontal evaluation
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Oral cancer screening
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Comprehensive dental exam
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Regular/Preventative Cleaning
A regular/preventative cleaning involves your hygienist removing stains, tartar, and plaque from your teeth using special tools and polishing them. Prophylactic cleaning is indicated when patient has healthy gum or mild gum inflammation.
Regular cleaning is typically needed every 6 months for prevention, or more frequently for higher-risk individuals.
Gingivitis Cleaning
This type of dental cleaning is for patients with severe swollen, inflamed gums and bleeding when brushing or during dental exams. It involves removing plaque, tartar, and stains from both above and below the gum line to help reduce inflammation and improve gum health. It’s recommended when there are signs of early gum disease, but not advanced bone loss. This treatment is different from a regular cleaning or deep cleaning, and is done only when specifically needed."
Deep Cleaning
Deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is a non-surgical periodontal therapy used to treat early to moderate stages of gum disease. It involves removing plaque and calculus from below the gumline and smoothing the root surfaces to reduce inflammation, shrink periodontal pockets, and promote gum reattachment. This procedure helps prevent further progression of periodontitis and supports long-term oral health.
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What to Expect From a Cleaning
1 / Checkup Exam and Oral Cancer Screening
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Dr. Dee will review your X-rays (if taken), perform a final exam, and discuss any findings.
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​Oral Cancer Screening using OralID®
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Screenings are recommended at least once a year, especially important for those 40+ or anyone with risk factors.
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OralID® uses a special blue light to help us see things that we might not catch with our eyes alone—especially early changes that could be signs of cancer or pre-cancer.
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2 / Plaque & Tartar Removal (Scaling)
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Using a scaler (hand or ultrasonic), the hygienist carefully removes plaque and hardened tartar from around your gum line and between teeth.
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This is the most important step to leave your mouth in a healthy enviroment
3 / Gritty Toothpaste Cleaning (Polishing)
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After scaling, a high-powered electric brush and gritty toothpaste (prophy paste) are used to polish your teeth.
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This removes surface stains and leaves your teeth smooth and shiny
4 / Professional Flossing
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Your hygienist will expertly floss between your teeth to remove any leftover debris while showing you the proper technique of flossing in the patient mirror​​
5 / Rinsing and Irrigation
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Rinsing any last bit of debris to leave the mouth feel refreshed
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If there is inflammation in the gum, antibacterial rinse maybe recommended to help the tissue recover faster
5 / Fluoride
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A fluoride gel, foam, or varnish may be applied to your teeth to strengthen enamel and help prevent cavities.
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This is usually recommended for those prone to cavities
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