4000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-2098
Preventive Dentistry
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Your foundation for lifelong oral health — prevention is always easier than treatment.
Twice-yearly professional cleanings and comprehensive exams are the cornerstone of good oral health. At Magnolia Family Dentistry, your checkup is never rushed — Dr. Burton personally reviews every exam and takes time to explain what she finds, so you leave with a complete picture of your oral health.
What Happens at Your Cleaning Appointment
- Medical history and medication review
- Digital X-rays (as indicated — typically once per year)
- Periodontal charting — pocket depths and gum health assessment
- Oral cancer screening — soft tissue check of lips, tongue, cheeks, and throat
- Scaling and polishing — removal of plaque, tartar, and surface stains
- Fluoride treatment (recommended for adults and children)
- Comprehensive exam by Dr. Burton with findings and recommendations
Why Every Six Months?
Plaque — the sticky bacterial film that causes cavities and gum disease — hardens into tartar (calculus) within 24 hours. Once it mineralizes, only professional instruments can remove it. Seeing us every six months keeps tartar from accumulating to levels that damage gum tissue and supporting bone. It also gives Dr. Burton the opportunity to catch small issues before they become expensive ones.
Digital X-Rays: Safe, Fast, and Informative
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer affects over 54,000 Americans per year — and when caught early, survival rates exceed 80%. At every exam, Dr. Burton conducts a thorough soft-tissue screening of your lips, cheeks, tongue, floor of the mouth, palate, and throat. Early detection is the single most important factor in successful treatment.
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Don't wait for pain to tell you something's wrong. Book your checkup at Magnolia Family Dentistry and leave with a complete picture of your oral health.