Checkups and cleanings
A gentle cleaning, a full exam and any x-rays you are due for, in about an hour, with no lecture about flossing.
- Paying per visit
- $185
- Mint Plan members
- Included
- Time in the chair
- About 60 min
Most PPO plans cover two cleanings a year at 100%.
Sample prices for a fictional practice.
The visit, minute by minute.
- 0–5 min Talk What’s bothering you, what scares you, what you want from today.
- 5–15 min X-rays Only the ones you’re due for. A few seconds each.
- 15–45 min Cleaning Hand tools first, the buzzy one only if you want it.
- 45–55 min Exam The dentist checks every tooth and shows you the photos.
- 55–60 min Plan What’s fine, what to watch, and what it would cost.
What it feels like
- Some scraping sounds, which headphones mostly cover
- A little sensitivity on the gums if it has been a while
- Nothing sharp. If it is, raise your hand
Comforts that help with this one
- HeadphonesNoise-canceling, with your own playlist or ours.
- SunglassesFor the overhead light, so you can close your eyes or not.
- Quiet visitNo small talk. We only talk when we need to.
Good questions.
How often should I come in?
Every six months for most people. If your gums need more care, every three or four months for a while.
It has been ten years. Will you judge me?
No. Lots of our new patients haven’t been in for years, and that is exactly who we built this place for. We start where you are.
