Basic cleaning
For healthy gums. Plaque and tartar removal and polishing, usually every six months.
General dentistry
Teeth Cleaning and Exams in Tamarac, FL
A checkup and cleaning that keep small problems small.
Your visit starts with the doctor, who checks your teeth and gums and decides what kind of cleaning you need. New patients can start with our $65 first visit: a full exam, digital X-rays, plus a courtesy basic cleaning.
$65first visit for new patients
Exam + cleaningsame visit on Mon, Tue and Fri
- $65 first visitNew patients
- Exam, X-rays, courtesy cleaningIncludes
- Mon, Tue, Thu, FriCleanings
- English and SpanishLanguages
Quick answer
What happens at a dental cleaning?
The doctor examines your teeth and gums and reviews your X-rays. Then our hygienist removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline, polishes your teeth and shows you anything to watch at home. Most adults come back every six months. If the exam finds gum disease, a deep cleaning is planned and priced separately.
Every 6 monthsfor most adults
Why it matters
Why regular cleanings matter
Brushing and flossing remove most plaque, but tartar that hardens near the gumline only comes off with a professional cleaning. Left there, it irritates the gums and can lead to gum disease.
The exam that comes with it finds cavities, cracked fillings and gum problems while they are small and easier to treat. Many of the emergencies we see started as something a routine visit would have caught.
A routine visit checks
- Cavities and worn or cracked fillings
- Gum health, including bleeding and pocket depth
- Tartar buildup above and below the gumline
- Your bite, jaw and signs of grinding
- Any spot in the mouth that needs a closer look
Your visit
How a cleaning visit works
Exam with the doctor
Every new patient starts with the doctor, who checks your teeth and gums and decides what kind of cleaning you need.
Digital X-rays
Low-dose digital X-rays show what the eye can't, such as cavities between teeth and the bone around them.
Cleaning
Our hygienist removes plaque and tartar, then polishes your teeth and flosses between them.
Your plan
We tell you what we found, what can wait and what can't, and what any treatment would cost before we do it.
Types of cleaning
Which cleaning do you need?
The exam decides which one is right for you.
Deep cleaning
For gum disease. Cleans below the gumline and around the roots, often over two visits. Planned and priced separately.
Maintenance cleaning
After gum treatment, more frequent visits keep the gums stable.
Cost and insurance
What a cleaning costs
New patients can start with our $65 first visit: a full exam, digital X-rays, plus a courtesy basic cleaning. It is for new patients with healthy gums and cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings and exams, often twice a year. We check your benefits before your visit so you know what to expect.
At home
Keeping your teeth clean between visits
Brush twice a day
Two minutes with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, angled toward the gumline.
Clean between teeth
Floss or interdental brushes once a day reach where a toothbrush can't.
Keep your checkups
Small problems found early are easier and cheaper to fix.
Questions patients ask
Teeth cleaning questions
Can I get a cleaning without seeing the doctor?
Every new patient, and anyone the doctor hasn't seen yet, starts with an exam. That is how we know what kind of cleaning you need. The cleaning comes right after it.
Which days can I get the exam and the cleaning together?
Monday, Tuesday and Friday are the days we can do both in one visit. Our hygienist sees patients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our team confirms the exact time when they call you.
What does the $65 first visit include?
A full exam, digital X-rays, plus a courtesy basic cleaning. It is for new patients with healthy gums. A deep cleaning, if you need one, is priced separately.
How often should I get my teeth cleaned?
Most adults every six months. Patients treated for gum disease often need cleanings every three to four months.
Does a cleaning hurt?
Most people feel scraping and some pressure but no pain. If your gums are sensitive, tell us and we'll go slower or numb the area.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
Patient reviews
What patients say
Google reviews from patients of our Tamarac office.
- Emily Juliana Castillo Mavarez★★★★★
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- Tomas Rodriguez★★★★★
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- Vanessa Rodriguez★★★★★
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- Tom Rodriguez★★★★★
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- Diana Bermudez★★★★★
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- Tibisay Hernandez★★★★★
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Appointments
Request your appointment
Tell us what you need and a team member will call you to confirm a time. New patients are always welcome.
- Send the form
It takes about a minute.
- We call you back
During office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Come in for your visit
New patients can start with the $65 exam and digital X-rays, with a courtesy basic cleaning.
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- English and Spanish
- Most insurance accepted
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Our front desk will call you during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to book your visit.
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Metropolitan Smile Design in Tamarac sees new and returning patients from across Broward County. Our team speaks English and Spanish.