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"A comprehensive dental checkup is a detailed evaluation of your entire oral health, not just a quick visual check."
A routine dental checkup and cleaning is recommended for nearly everyone in Sunnyvale. Here's who benefits most:
Patients establishing care with Smile Craft Dental Sunnyvale for the first time
Patients due for their twice-yearly professional cleaning and comprehensive exam
Patients who want an early evaluation of gum pockets, inflammation, or recession
Patients who feel nervous about dental visits and want a calm, unhurried appointment
Families establishing consistent preventive care for children and adults alike
Patients who want to use PPO benefits, which typically cover exams and cleanings at 100%
Not sure when your last checkup was? We recommend scheduling an exam and cleaning every six months to stay ahead of problems.
A dental checkup and cleaning is a straightforward, five-step visit — here's how it works.
We review your oral health history and any changes since your last visit so our team has full context before we begin.
We evaluate your teeth, gums, jaw, and bite, and take digital X-rays only when clinically necessary to check for issues like bone loss or decay between teeth.
Our hygienist removes plaque and tartar buildup and polishes your teeth, addressing areas that daily brushing and flossing can miss.
For patients who benefit from extra protection, we apply a fluoride treatment to help strengthen enamel and guard against decay.
We walk you through what we found, answer your questions in plain language, and recommend a schedule for your next visit.
Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and floss once a day to remove plaque between teeth. Replace your toothbrush every three to four months, limit sugary snacks and drinks, and stay consistent with your six-month checkup and cleaning schedule so we can catch any changes early.
Not every cleaning is the same — here's how a routine cleaning compares to a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing).
At Smile Craft Dental, your checkup and cleaning is handled by a dedicated team who knows your history and takes the time to explain what they find.
Lead Dentist · Smile Craft Dental Sunnyvale
Dr. Chou leads Smile Craft Dental Sunnyvale with a focus on thorough, unhurried checkups and preventive care. She works alongside Dr. Brendon Nguyen to make sure every patient’s exam and cleaning is comprehensive, and that any findings are explained clearly before any treatment is recommended. Her approach is straightforward: listen carefully, explain everything in plain language, and never recommend care that isn’t the right fit.
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Answers to the questions patients ask most about dental checkups and cleanings.
What's included in a dental checkup and cleaning at Smile Craft Dental?
How often will I need dental X-rays?
Is an oral cancer screening really part of every checkup?
I have dental anxiety — can you accommodate that during a checkup?
Does insurance cover my checkup and cleaning?
Smile Craft Dental is a family dental practice serving Sunnyvale and the surrounding South Bay. We accept most major PPO insurance plans, and most plans cover routine exams and cleanings at 100%, with Spanish-speaking staff available to assist patients who prefer communicating in Spanish. If you're due for a checkup and cleaning, we make it easy to get started — contact us to schedule your appointment.
Sunnyvale, CA
Serving the South Bay and surrounding communities