Dental Exams & Cleanings

Dental Exam

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit.  At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following:

  • Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.  X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
  • Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
  • Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
  • Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
  • Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
Professional Dental Cleaning

Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are usually performed by Registered Dental Hygienists.  Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following:

  • Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface.  Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
  • Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth.  It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva.  The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums.  This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
  • Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.

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Dr. Petro is fantastic! He does a great job at explaining and has a gentle touch. I had anxiety from a past visit in another clinic and Dr. Petro made sure to continuously ask me during my cleanings and procedure if I was okay.
He is kind and won't do procedures just to benefit himself. (I've had horrible experiences with other dentists in DFW.)
I highly recommend Dr. Petro and his staff.

Tracy B.

I looked and looked for a dentist to depend on and not one of the group ones where you get different dentist on each visit. The office was situated in s home and very cozy. The front desk was courteous and professional. Dr Petro was very friendly. Explained everything in detail and I finally like this dentist!!

Shirley S.

Dr. Petro has gotten me back into a regular, needed, dental routine. I've neglected going to dentists for too long, much too embarrassed to share.

When setting up my initial appointment over the phone - it was simple and easy. My first visit my appointment was right on time. Dr. Petro's office is great - it doesn't make you feel like your just another number to them. He is the lone Dentist for the office with his assistant and Mallory who works at the front and does all the insurance work. They're all so friendly and welcoming and very informative.

Glad to say over the past year, my teeth feel great and I'm on the right track. I'd recommend Dr. Petro to anyone who wants an awesome and welcoming staff where you're not just another patient. He's not here to rip you off or give you a sales pitch like I've had at other offices. Highly recommended!

Peter S.

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