A thorough cleaning and exam removes buildup you cannot manage at home, tracks changes early, and keeps your care focused on prevention.
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Prepared for Springs Dental patients by Dr. Sheila Heraypur, DMD and Dr. Sofia Valenzuela, DMD.
Professional cleanings remove hardened buildup that brushing and flossing cannot. Your exam also gives us a consistent view of your teeth, gums, bite, and oral tissues.
Instead of waiting for symptoms, we can identify changes earlier and recommend only what your current health requires.
It has been longer than the interval recommended for your oral health.
Bleeding, tenderness, or swelling can signal inflammation that deserves attention.
Tartar or staining remains even with consistent brushing and cleaning between teeth.
Ongoing odor or an unpleasant taste may have an oral cause.
Cold, sweets, or biting has started to feel different.
A rough edge, dark spot, sore, or change in your bite should be examined.
Routine care is not one-size-fits-all. Some patients need more frequent maintenance than others. We base the interval on your gums, cavity risk, health history, and what we see—not a default calendar.
We look beyond a quick polish to evaluate teeth, gums, bite, restorations, and oral tissues.
Your home-care guidance and visit timing reflect your actual risks and habits.
If something needs attention, you will see what we see and understand the options.
Simple guidance for before your appointment and after your visit.
There is no single schedule for everyone. Your interval depends on gum health, cavity risk, medical history, previous treatment, and how quickly buildup returns.
No. Dental images are recommended according to your age, history, symptoms, risk, and when prior images were taken.
Inflamed gums can bleed when plaque and tartar are removed. Persistent bleeding should be evaluated because it may indicate gingivitis or periodontal disease.
Yes. Tell us where and when you feel sensitivity so we can adapt the cleaning and examine the cause.
Routine dental care is generally important during pregnancy. Tell us that you are pregnant and share any guidance from your medical clinician.
Start where you are. We will assess your current health, explain the findings clearly, and build a manageable plan without judgment.
