Preventive Dentistry
Two visits. One healthier year.
Cleanings, exams, and screenings that keep your teeth healthy and catch problems early.
Spring Cleaning
March
Fall Cleaning
October
What we offer.
Tap a service for the details.
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Diagnostic Exam
- Best for
- How often
- Insurance
What happens at your visit.
- IGreetinggreeted by name
- IIExamvisual + intraoral camera
- IIIImagingonly if it’s due
- IVCleaningultrasonic + polish
- VPlanwhat’s next, on paper
Care at every stage.
Kids
Sealants around second grade, cleanings every six months. Most cavities at this age are preventable.
SealantsFluorideCleaningsX-rays
Teens
Sports guards in team colors, sealant checks between orthodontia, oral cancer screening at the annual exam. We schedule around school and sports.
Sports GuardsSealant ChecksCleaningsOral Cancer Screen
Adults
Two cleanings, one set of X-rays, an oral cancer screening, and a night guard if you’re grinding. Most visits take about forty-five minutes.
CleaningsPeriodontal CareNight GuardsOral Cancer ScreenTMJ Care
Seniors
Periodontal maintenance more often, fluoride for the root surfaces that show with age, and oral cancer screenings at every visit.
Periodontal MaintenanceFluorideOral Cancer ScreenCleanings
Already Yours
Preventive is covered.
100%
Exams
100%
Cleanings
100%
X-rays
Routine preventive visits with most PPO plans. We verify benefits before you sit down.
No insurance? Ask about our Smile Club: routine care, paid annually.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Twice a year is the standard for most patients, though some need more frequent visits and others less. We’ll recommend a schedule based on your exam.
Digital sensors use about 90% less radiation than the old film. For perspective: one bitewing is roughly equal to a few hours on a cross-country flight. We only take them when we need them.
We welcome patients age seven and up, from grade-schoolers through seniors. Give us a call if you have a younger child and we can point you to a good local pediatric dentist.
Most PPO plans cover routine cleanings and exams in full. We accept PPO and select Medicare plans (we’re not contracted with any HMO or Medicaid programs), and we’ll help estimate your benefits before treatment begins.
That’s common. Expect a full exam, sometimes a deeper cleaning, and a clear plan for what comes next.
Yes. Dr. Snyder designs and 3D-prints clear aligners right here in the office, no outside labs involved. Ask about Harborview Aligners at your next visit.