Catch issues early
A cavity caught at 6 months is a 30-minute filling. At 18 months, it can become a crown or root canal.
Twice-yearly visits that keep your mouth healthy and catch small problems before they need bigger fixes.
A professional cleaning removes the hardened plaque (tartar) that your toothbrush physically can't reach. A thorough exam — visual, tactile, and with digital X-rays — checks every tooth, your gums, and the soft tissue of your mouth.
We allow a full hour because a rushed cleaning isn't a real cleaning. By the time you leave, your teeth feel smooth, you know exactly what's going on in your mouth, and you have a written plan for anything we found.
Tartar that doesn't come off with a toothbrush comes off in our chair. The visit is paced, thorough, and unhurried.
A glance at the space and care behind every cleanings & exams visit at Minty Smiles.
Every patient gets the same unhurried, step-by-step process. No surprises, no fine print — you know what's happening before it happens.
We update your medical history and discuss anything new — sensitivity, bleeding gums, jaw clicks.
Low-radiation digital imaging shows decay, bone level, and anything brewing under the surface.
Ultrasonic and hand-scaling remove plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline.
The dentist walks through every tooth, checks your bite, your gums, and screens for oral cancer.
The benefits aren't theoretical. Here's what changes for you in the weeks and months after treatment.
A cavity caught at 6 months is a 30-minute filling. At 18 months, it can become a crown or root canal.
Removing tartar at the gumline prevents gingivitis from progressing to periodontal disease.
Most chronic bad breath traces back to plaque and bacteria a cleaning can address in one visit.
Most PPO plans cover two cleanings and exams per year at 100% — no out-of-pocket cost.
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are covered at 100% by most PPO dental plans. Without insurance, the Minty Membership Plan covers two cleanings, two exams, and X-rays per year for one flat annual price.
Treatments that frequently come up alongside Cleanings & Exams — explore what's relevant to your case.