Regular dental examinations and professional cleanings are essential to maintaining your oral health. We conduct dental cleanings and routine checkups for our patients in order to help them control and prevent any oral health issues.

A dental checkup at Weston Family Dental generally involves the following:

Full examination

During this evaluation, we take the time to check your oral structures for any signs of abnormalities, decay, gum disease or any other concerning issues. If you have restorations such as inlays and onlays, crowns or bridges, they will be checked for wear and tear. We also make use of digital X-rays when necessary to take a deeper look at your oral health.

Professional Cleaning (Prophylaxis)

A thorough professional cleaning (also known as prophylaxis) is essential to maintaining a clean, healthy mouth. Your cleaning involves removing plaque and tartar from the mouth and polishing the teeth to remove stains and make your smile squeaky clean. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film on the teeth that consists of food debris, saliva and a growing colony of bacteria. When plaque deposits harden, they turn into tartar, which deposits at the gum line and are often the primary cause of gum disease.

Oral Cancer Screening

We include oral cancer screening as a part of our dental exams to help you prevent the spread of this deadly disease and to make sure that if any early signs are noticed, timely treatment can be administered.

Fluoride Applications (if needed)

We offer professional strength topical fluoride treatments in varnish form for patients who may be at a higher risk of tooth decay.

Give your smile the professional care it deserves. Schedule your dental cleaning and routine checkup at Weston Family Dental by calling (919) 877-5248. Our practice is located at 2401 Weston Parkway #201, Cary, NC 27513.