Dental Cleanings and Checkups in Nyack, NY

A checkup at our office is not a glance and a scrape. You see your own scan on screen with what has changed since last time marked out, so you understand what we found rather than taking our word for it.

How much does a dental cleaning cost in Nyack, NY?

A cleaning and exam is quoted at the visit and most dental plans cover preventive visits in full or close to it. For patients without insurance, the Wellness Plan covers two cleanings, two exams, all necessary x-rays, two oral cancer screenings and a fluoride treatment for $478 a year, with a children's tier at $362 and a gum-maintenance tier at $688.

How often should someone have a dental checkup?

Twice a year suits most patients, and anyone being treated for gum disease usually needs three visits a year, which is why the Wellness Plan has a separate tier built around that schedule. Children follow the same twice-yearly pattern, with extra fluoride where a child is more prone to decay.

At what age should a child first see a dentist?

Any age. We have no minimum, and a first visit is deliberately kept short and simple — often little more than a look, a count and a ride in the chair. Starting early is what makes the dentist ordinary rather than frightening later on.