Adult Checkup and Teeth Cleaning in NYC

During your first visit for adult dental checkup and teeth cleaning in NYC, our hygienist will review and assess your health history to determine if any existing medical conditions could impact your treatment. At each subsequent visit, they assess your oral health and note any changes.

The steps we take during your hygiene appointment can include:

• Digital X-rays
• Oral screenings
• Checking dentition
• Periodontal exams
• Dental cleanings
• Oral hygiene techniques

Our patients prefer being treated by the same dentist. As for hygiene appointments, we support the same. Having the same professionals work with you regularly develops rapport and continuity of dental care and knowledge of each patient’s individual needs.

What Does A Routine Dental Teeth Cleaning In New York Involve?

Dental cleaning procedures comprise several steps.

First, the dental hygienist will identify areas of tartar and teeth plaque. Plaque is a soft film covering your teeth that can be removed by proper brushing; tartar or calculus is hardened plaque that can be eliminated only with the help of dental instruments.

After that, the hygienist will remove evident deposits of calculus using our Ultrasonic Cavitron Machine, an ultrasonic scaler that sprays water. The next part of your NYC teeth cleaning is performed using manual instruments called scalers. The hygienists will clean all the surfaces of your teeth — even the tiny spaces between teeth and along the gum line where plaque and tartar form and gum disease-causing bacteria gather.

The last part of your NYC teeth cleaning is performed using prophy paste. Prophy paste has a coarse texture that dissolves into a finer texture as it removes the remainder of the plaque from your teeth. Patients like this part best, for it is here that one’s teeth become bright, shiny, and smooth.

As each tooth receives thorough attention, the hygienist meticulously examines areas where plaque and tartar have amassed. These areas are key indicators. They reveal the need for improved brushing and flossing techniques to sustain gum and tooth health between appointments. 

After your NYC dental cleaning is finalized, the hygienist will walk you through these specific spots, offering insight and tailored guidance to refine your brushing approach. Essential knowledge. This ensures you can uphold optimal oral hygiene on your own.

Dental Cleaning Cost In NYC

We offer a New Patient Package that includes teeth cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and digital X-rays (panoramic X-rays, four bitewings, two PAss). The package costs $325, vs. $435 if done individually. If you are a healthy patient who requires no dental treatments, you can book only dental cleanings in NYC for your six-month recalls. The cost for teeth cleaning is $144.

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To provide proper dental care to our patients and establish a baseline of oral health for new patients, your first NYC teeth cleaning visit consists of Full-Mouth Digital X-rays (with Panoramic X-rays), a comprehensive dental exam, oral cancer screening, nutritional counseling, oral hygiene instructions, and dental cleaning. 

For healthy patients, we recommend returning for an adult recall visit every six months. The recall visit typically includes a checkup and cleaning. We strongly recommend having four bitewing X-rays once a year.

Does My Insurance Pay For NYC Teeth Cleanings?

Dental cleaning is a preventive service. If done regularly, it may prevent periodontal disease and the formation of cavities. Dental cleaning, exams, and X-rays are some of the least expensive dental treatments. 

Thus, it is cheaper for insurance companies to pay for regular recall visits vs. treatment of dental disease. The fee for teeth cleaning in NYC is determined by the insurance contract (if a dentist is in-network) and will vary between insurance companies.

The out-of-pocket cost of dental cleaning with insurance depends on the individual’s coverage. Although the percentage of coverage may vary, it’s typically between 100% and 80%.

Most PPO insurance plans cover NYC dental cleanings twice in a calendar or policy year or every six months as long as the annual maximum is not used up.

Some plans may apply a deductible toward diagnostic and preventive services. Lately, however, there has been a positive trend among some insurance companies offering three or even four cleanings a year, and sometimes they are even excluded from the annual maximum.

At 209 NYC Dental, we ask patients to provide us with their dental insurance information in advance so we may give you the most accurate out-of-pocket estimate.

Different Types Of Dental Cleanings in NYC

There is only one dental procedure: prophylaxis. All other procedures, though referred to as cleanings, are periodontal treatments. The reason they are nicknamed “cleanings” is that the treatment process resembles regular dental teeth cleaning, which is familiar to us. Please read on to learn what these treatments entail.

Prophylaxis is a routine NYC teeth cleaning performed every 6 months by a hygienist or a dentist. This dental cleaning is provided to healthy patients to remove the plaque and tartar accumulated above the gum line.

Full-mouth debridement is a “pre-cleaning” procedure. It is conducted ONLY on patients with severe calculus build-up, nearly overgrowing their teeth and gums. This procedure is done before the exam and may require additional dental cleaning and periodontal treatment.

A dental deep cleaning is a periodontal procedure called scaling and root planing. It is prescribed to treat either the early stages of gum disease or as a preliminary treatment before the surgical treatment for patients with more severe gum conditions. It is performed either by our dental hygienist or our periodontist. The goal is to reach below the gum line and remove tartar and bacteria that collect on or near the roots. You may also need antibiotics to help kill hard-to-reach bacteria. 

Check out our Periodontics section to learn more about periodontal disease and its treatment.

Perio maintenance is a periodontal tooth cleaning in NYC that a dental hygienist or periodontist can perform. It is prescribed instead of prophylaxis dental cleaning for patients with a history of gum disease. Unlike regular dental teeth cleaning, the frequency of perio maintenance varies. Depending on the severity of the gum disease, the provider will decide if the patient should get treatment every 3 or 4 months.

Periodontal Maintenance vs Cleaning

Both treatments target periodontal health, i.e. gum health. Teeth cleaning is a preventive treatment during which dental professionals remove any visible build up above the gum. Periodontal maintenance is a mix of two treatments: regular cleaning and deep cleaning. This means that if there is need for a localized scaling root planing they will go below the gum level to remove any build up thus preventing further progression of the gum disease.

Why Do I Need To Have A Checkup And X-rays On My First Visit?

As the oldest continuing practice in New York State, with over a century of experience, 209 NYC Dental has established guidelines to provide the best dental care to our patients. Once you step through the door of our office, we take responsibility for your well-being. 

Just getting a teeth cleaning in NYC may seem like a cost-effective dental routine. However, without X-ray vision, neither our hygienists nor our doctors can guarantee your dental health. Even the old filling that appears sound may have an underlying decay that cannot always be detected just by looking at the tooth. 

Periapical pathology forming at the tip of the tooth root that might have been traumatized during a ballgame cannot be diagnosed and will not be discovered until the nerve dies, at which point you may need a root canal treatment or, even worse, an extraction. 

Thus, we established the policy of having X-rays and a comprehensive dental exam on your first visit so we could provide the best dental care for our patients.

How To Prevent Tooth Decay

• Brush twice a day, and floss at least once a day before sleep.
• Use additional cleaning supplements as recommended by your dentist.
• Attend teeth cleanings in NYC every 6 months.
• Eat a healthy diet low in sugars and acidic foods.
• Fluoride treatments help make teeth more resistant to decay.
• Sealants applied to children’s teeth help prevent tooth decay in deep grooves and pits.

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Your Home Routine To Follow Between NYC Teeth Cleanings

Brushing

Use a toothbrush with soft bristles to ensure that your brushing is not abrasive to your teeth. Use a small brush head. This will ensure that you get better access even to the back teeth. When the bristles wear down or fray, replace your toothbrush with a new one.

Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste—that’s all you need for effective teeth cleaning in NYC. Having more toothpaste doesn’t mean that you will clean your teeth better; a good toothbrush will.

While brushing your teeth, hold it at a 45-degree angle and move it in a circular motion without rushing, covering all areas between the surfaces of each tooth. Good brushing lasts two minutes. Brush up on the lower teeth, down on the upper teeth, and the outside, inside, and chewing surfaces of all your front and back teeth. Brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth before you rinse.

Do not swallow toothpaste; rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after brushing.

Flossing

Due to the tight spaces or crowding, the toothbrush cannot clean out all the food particles stuck between the teeth. Therefore, flossing is an essential step in any NYC teeth cleaning process. Dental floss reaches below the gum line and clears between teeth. It is crucial to floss between your teeth daily.

Pull a small quantity of floss from the dispenser. Wrap the ends of the floss tightly around your second fingers. Guide the floss between each tooth from the top to the gum line, removing any food particles or plaque left between your teeth. 

If you have dental restorations like crowns, veneers, or bridges, slide the floss out instead of pulling it upwards (flossing bottom teeth) or downwards (flossing top teeth). Unwrap clean floss from around your fingers as you go so that you have used the floss from beginning to end when you finish. Floss between all of your teeth. Floss daily for clean teeth in NYC.

For some patients, we recommend adjuncts to manual brushing and flossing. We endorse alcohol-free fluoride mouthwashes and power toothbrushes, as certain brands are much gentler than handheld brushes and more effective in removing plaque.

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209 NYC Dental is ready to provide you with a thorough, professional, and caring dental cleaning. Book your appointment with 209 NYC Dental online. Whether you or other members of your family require dental cleanings, our experienced team will ensure they get top-notch treatment. Have questions? Contact 209 NYC Dental anytime.

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