Maintaining a healthy smile starts with regular dental cleanings and checkups, and our goal at Kakaris Family Dentistry is to make your preventive dental visits easy, comfortable, and effective. During routine cleanings and checkups, our experienced dentists provide thorough oral exams, professional cleanings to remove any plaque and tartar buildup, and personalized preventive care to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. These regular visits help to ensure our doctors are able to diagnose any issues early and can help prevent the need for more extensive dental work. We proudly serving patients from Woodhaven, Trenton, Taylor, Southgate, and the Downriver area and beyond.
Regular cleanings and checkups remove plaque and tartar buildup to help prevent and diagnose:
Preventive care not only maintains your smile but can allow our dentists to catch potential issues early, saving you from more invasive dental treatments in the future.
Our dentists will carefully review your x-rays and perform a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health to detect any potential problems early. Our office is equipped with advanced AI software that is able to review your x-rays, and our dentists often use it to provide you with an AI “second opinion” that highlights any potential damage to your tooth structure.
We gently remove any buildup of plaque, tartar, and surface stains, leaving your teeth smooth and clean, then we polish each tooth for a smooth finish. Our dentists typically recommend fluoride treatment to help strengthen the enamel and prevent the formation of cavities, but this is always optional.
We provide advice on oral hygiene, diet, and preventive care tailored to your specific needs.
Keep your teeth and gums healthy with professional dental cleanings and checkups at Kakaris Family Dentistry. Call (734) 676-1656 or request an appointment online today to schedule your appointment in Woodhaven, MI.
Frequently asked questions about Dental Cleanings & Checkups.
Most patients should have their teeth professionally cleaned every six months. If you have gum disease or a higher risk of dental problems, your dentist may recommend cleanings every 3–4 months to keep your oral health on track.
Our dental checkups typically include a professional cleaning using instruments to gently remove any plaque, tartar, and buildup, a thorough exam of your teeth and gums, and an optional fluoride treatment to help strengthen your enamel and prevent cavities. X-rays may also be taken when needed to check for cavities, bone health, and other issues not visible during a visual exam.
No, teeth cleanings are usually comfortable and painless and should not hurt. You may feel some pressure or mild sensitivity, especially if you have plaque buildup or sensitive gums, but most patients find cleanings quick and easy.
Yes! Many dental problems—such as cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer—can develop without causing pain in the early stages, and sometimes even in the advanced stages until it’s too late to be treated. Leaving cavities, gum disease and oral cancer untreated can lead to the need for more invasive treatments, or become unfixable. Regular exams help catch issues early, when treatment is simpler and more effective.
A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is a treatment for patients with gum disease. Deep cleanings reach below the gum line to remove plaque and tartar, helping gums heal and reattach. To help keep gum disease under control, we typically recommend deep cleanings every 3-4 months.
