Comprehensive dental exams and gentle cleanings for a healthy smile year after year.
Routine professional cleanings and examinations are the cornerstone of a healthy smile. Even with diligent brushing and flossing, plaque bacteria harden into stubborn tartar (calculus) that only professional scaling can remove.
At Apex Dentistry & Implants, our hygiene appointments combine gentle ultrasonic scaling, intraoral photos, and individualized homecare coaching. Nitrous oxide is available in our hygiene rooms if you'd like help relaxing.
Dr. John Nauss conducts a thorough clinical examination during every visit, checking for early tooth decay, evaluating gum pocket depths, screening soft tissues for abnormalities, and inspecting existing dental restorations.
What Happens During Your Cleaning and Exam
A complete, comfortable preventive visit designed to protect your smile.
- Ultrasonic Calculus Removal: Precision sonic scaling lifts hardened tartar from enamel and along the gumline with minimal pressure.
- Digital Low-Radiation Imaging: Clear digital x-rays reveal cavities between teeth, root health, and bone levels.
- Periodontal Gum Charting: Measures pocket depths around every tooth to catch early gum disease before bone loss occurs.
- Polish and Stain Removal: Removes surface coffee, tea, and tobacco stains, leaving your teeth smooth and bright.
Our Preventive Dental Philosophy
We believe prevention is the most conservative and affordable form of dentistry. By catching early enamel weakening, Dr. Nauss can often treat areas with non-invasive remineralizing therapies rather than fillings.
You'll receive personalized recommendations on toothbrushes, flossing tools, and rinses tailored to your specific needs and cavity risk.
Maintaining Your Smile Between Visits
Brush twice daily for two full minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and floss daily. Scheduling your next checkup before leaving our office keeps your preventive care on track.