Procedures

Dental Exams & Cleanings

Dental Exam

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit.  At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:

  • Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.  X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
  • Oral cancer screening:   Visually check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.  In addition to this, Dr. Haskin has recently introduced the latest advance on oral cancer screening, Vizilite, which detects abnormal tissue in the very earliest stages.  For more information about this exciting advance, please see the entire section under Oral Cancer Screening. 
  • Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
  • Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
  • Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.

Professional Dental Cleaning

Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are performed by Registered Dental Hygienists.  Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following:

  • Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface.  Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments. 
  • Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth.  It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva.  The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums.  This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
  • Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
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Great dentists! I love Dr Myla, she is so sweet and treated my 90 year old mother with kid gloves. I have been to both Dr. Dan and Dr Myla and both are excellent Dentists.

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Dr. Juarros is an awesome dentist. He always does a great job. The entire staff is so friendly. I have been going there for 8 years. Amazing place and staff.
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Amber R.
Love them!!! Was a new patient today to see how my wisdom teeth were coming in and getting a referral to oral surgery. Dr Juarros and his staff were SO friendly even made the oral surgery appt for me! Julie the hygienist had a random cancellation so she took me right in to get a cleaning, no questions asked. This office was awesome and a great example for a future RDA ;) Flouride treatment and all was awesome! Julie was super gentle as well... Comfy office and in a cute little dental complex! Totally go here :)

Anna M.
The best dental office you will go to. All the staff is amazing, reestablishing what "reception" should mean at the front desk. The ladies up front care about how you feel with everything, including fees, so you don't receive services you didn't explicitly authorize. The technical staff is personable and incredibly caring, making sure you are minimally uncomfortable. They even give you a blanket if you're cold. They take care credit, most insurance plans, and costs are incredibly affordable for the level of care you receive. Been twice and didn't have to wait either time, and didn't feel rushed at all. I could go on and on... It just doesn't get any better.

Lydia S.

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