Exams & Cleanings in Modesto, CA
Prevention Builds Healthy Smiles for Life
Preventive care is the foundation of everything we do. Regular exams and professional cleanings at Dental Gallery of Modesto remove the buildup your toothbrush can't reach, strengthen enamel, protect your gums, and catch small problems before they become painful or expensive. New patients can start with our $89 exam, X-rays, and cleaning special (in the absence of gum disease, while the offer lasts).
Cleanings: Remove Plaque, Prevent Decay
Even with excellent brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into tartar in places that are hard to reach, especially along the gumline and between back teeth. Tartar can't be brushed away, and it feeds the bacteria behind cavities and gum disease. A professional cleaning removes it, polishes away surface stains, and leaves your teeth smooth and fresh.
Most patients do best with a cleaning every six months. If you're prone to tartar or have a history of gum disease, we may recommend coming in more often.
Exams: Catch Problems Early, Save Your Smile Later
During your exam, Dr. Kaur checks each tooth for decay and cracks, looks at existing fillings and crowns, measures gum health, checks your bite and jaw, and screens for signs of oral cancer. X-rays, taken when needed, show what's happening between teeth and below the gumline.
Finding a cavity while it's small usually means a quick filling. Left alone, the same cavity can reach the nerve and need a root canal and crown. That's why routine exams are one of the best investments you can make in your health.
Fluoride: Stronger Enamel, Better Protection
Fluoride helps rebuild weakened enamel and makes teeth more resistant to acid. A professional fluoride treatment takes a minute or two after your cleaning and is helpful for children, adults with frequent cavities, and anyone with dry mouth or sensitive teeth.
Gum Care: Healthy Gums, a Healthier You
Gum disease often develops quietly, without pain. Warning signs include bleeding when you brush or floss, puffy or red gums, bad breath that won't go away, and gums pulling back from the teeth. Caught early, gingivitis can usually be reversed with a cleaning and better home care. More advanced gum disease may need a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) to remove bacteria below the gumline.
- Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Gums that look like they are receding
- Teeth that feel loose or a bite that feels different
Treatments Included
Everything We Offer Under Exams & Cleanings
Professional Cleanings
Removal of plaque, tartar, and surface stains, plus a polish.
Comprehensive Exams
A careful check of teeth, gums, bite, jaw, and existing dental work.
Digital X-Rays
Taken when needed to see between teeth and below the gumline.
Fluoride Treatments
Strengthens enamel and helps prevent new cavities.
Deep Cleanings
Scaling and root planing for patients with gum disease.
Oral Cancer Screening
A quick visual check included with your exam.
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