Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Fairfax, VA

Preventive Power for Your Smile

The strongest tool in your arsenal against all kinds of oral issues is prevention. This is why at MJM Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Murray and Dr. Saadoon strive to empower their patients through regular dental checkups and cleanings. By seeing our team every six months, you can drastically reduce the presence of harmful dental problems and keep your mouth feeling fresh. This is because these services are designed to detect and treat things like tooth decay and gum disease before they start!

Patient in Fairfax smiling at their dental checkup

Why Choose MJM Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?

Friendly And Experienced Dental Team
Modern Dental Diagnostic Technology
Sedation Services For Nervous Patients

Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?

Patient in Fairfax brushing their teeth before a dental checkup

Unless physical trauma is involved, most dental problems don’t start out big and obvious. In fact, many can’t be seen without a trained eye and special diagnostic equipment. Without regular dental checkups and cleanings, you may unwillingly be letting an easily solvable dental issue get worse. This is because even if you do everything right as far as your oral hygiene is concerned, there may still be spots you miss or can’t reach to clean them. Our team has special instruments they can use to remove stubborn and hidden plaque and tartar to help your smile sparkle again. This will prevent something like a small cavity from becoming an expensive and painful toothache in the future.

What to Expect During a Dental Checkup

Patient in Fairfax smiling at their dental checkup

Here’s what the typical checkup looks like at our Fairfax office:

First, we’ll visually examine your teeth, gums, and existing dental work.
Then, an oral cancer screening is performed on your mouth’s soft tissues.
Next, we may take X-rays to detect problems hidden under the surface, especially if you haven’t had them done in over a year.
Then, we’ll create a treatment plan if any issues are spotted.
Finally, if you have any questions about your treatment or oral care, we’ll answer them.

This process allows our team to thoroughly check over your entire oral cavity, identify problems, and provide you with solutions!

What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning

Patient in Fairfax smiling at their dental cleaning

Cleanings are the other half of your typical routine examination and help keep your mouth free of harmful oral bacteria and stubborn calcified tartar. One of our dental hygienists will use special instruments to gently remove hidden or hard-to-reach plaque between your teeth and along the gumline. They’ll also floss your teeth for you and polish your pearly whites to get rid of surface stains, leaving your smile shining once again. Altogether, professional cleanings will significantly reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. So, if you’re ready for a cleaner, healthier smile, contact us today to schedule an appointment!