New patients receive a comprehensive examination which includes a screening for oral cancer, gum and bone disease, blood pressure, and systemic disorders. A routine oral exam is performed on established patients to determine any changes in dental and health status since the previous visit.

Bacteria lives in your mouth and is the cause of plaque. Plaque can then lead to cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal disease. In order to keep your mouth clean and the bad bacteria down to a minimum, you must practice good oral hygiene every day.

Sealants are a proven way to help prevent cavities. Although sealants do not take the place of proper oral hygiene, they do prevent bacteria from getting into the deeper crevices in a tooth's biting surface and therefore keeping the tooth cavity-free.

Tooth scaling removes plaque, tartar and hard crusty calculus deposits, which are loaded with bacteria.

After scaling the tooth, roots may need to be planed to smooth the root surface so the soft tissue will re-attach itself to a smooth tooth surface.