Dental

Routine exams, x-rays, and maintenance.

The work that keeps small issues from becoming big ones — routine exams, x-rays, fluoride, and personalized brushing and flossing notes.

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What it is

Preventative care — the plain-English version.

Preventative care is the day-to-day work of keeping teeth and gums healthy long-term. Routine exams, periodic x-rays, fluoride application, and personalized notes on home care all sit under this umbrella. It's less dramatic than treatment — and considerably cheaper.

Overview

How treatment works.

  • Routine clinical exams every six months.
  • Periodic x-rays based on age, history, and findings.
  • Fluoride treatments for patients who would benefit.
  • Sealants for younger patients' molars.
  • Personalized coaching on brushing, flossing, and diet.

Is this for you

When preventative care makes the biggest difference

  • Childhood and adolescence — establishing the habits and protections that compound over decades.
  • During orthodontic treatment — braces and aligners change how easy it is to brush effectively.
  • After a cavity or restoration — small adjustments to home care prevent the next one.
  • Any time it's been over a year since a check-up.

The visits

What the process actually looks like.

Step-by-step, so there are no surprises at the chair.

  1. Exam

    A full clinical exam — teeth, gums, soft tissues, and bite.

  2. X-rays as needed

    Not every visit. We take x-rays at intervals appropriate to the patient's age, history, and any findings.

  3. Cleaning and fluoride

    A professional cleaning, polishing, and a fluoride application for patients who would benefit.

  4. Home care notes

    Specific, personalized notes on brushing technique, flossing, and anything we noticed during the exam.

Related care

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Routine cleanings alongside your orthodontic care.

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Cosmetic shaping for chips, gaps, and discoloration.

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Cosmetic dentistry

Whitening, bonding, and shaping for everyday smiles.

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Next step

  • Since 1989
  • Private treatment rooms
  • TMJ & complex cases
  • Bilingual · English / Spanish
  • Multi-generational families
Dr. Guy Mendivil, founding orthodontist

Talk through preventative care at a consultation.

Bring your insurance card. We will walk through the bite, the timeline, and what is covered before any treatment starts.

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