A dental cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar from your teeth, while a dental exam checks your teeth, gums, mouth tissues and existing dental work for changes. Together, these services help you understand your current oral health and plan any care you may need. You can arrange a visit at Downtown Dental Centre whether you attend regularly or are returning after a long break.
A cleaning and an examination have different purposes. The cleaning focuses on deposits on the teeth. The examination assesses oral health and looks for problems that may not be obvious at home. Your visit may include both, but the exact services depend on your needs and the appointment arranged.
Plaque is a sticky film that collects on teeth. When it hardens into tartar, brushing alone cannot remove it. A dental professional uses appropriate instruments to remove these deposits. Polishing may also be provided when suitable to remove selected surface stains.
If your gums bleed, feel swollen or show signs of disease, the dentist may recommend care beyond a routine cleaning. Learn about gum assessment and treatment.
The examination may include your teeth, gums, tongue, cheeks and other mouth tissues. The dentist also checks fillings, crowns or other restorations and considers the findings alongside your health history and symptoms.
Report changes such as sensitivity, pain when chewing, a rough filling, bleeding gums or a sore area that has not healed. You do not need to identify the cause before attending.
There is no recall interval that suits every patient. The timing can depend on previous cavities, gum health, medical changes, oral hygiene and how quickly concerns develop. Follow the schedule recommended for your oral health rather than relying only on a fixed six-month rule.
Children may need a different visit schedule from adults. Explore dental care for children.
We review your health history, medicines and current concerns.
Your teeth, gums and other mouth tissues are assessed.
The dental cleaning appropriate for the appointment is provided.
Dental X-rays are taken only when they can provide clinically useful information.
The dental team reviews what was found and any recommended next steps.
You can discuss estimates, timing and any future appointments.
Dental cleaning costs in Regina can depend on the time required, the type of examination and whether imaging or additional gum care is needed. Ask whether the estimate includes the exam, cleaning and any other recommended services.
If a cavity is identified, learn how dental fillings in Regina can repair selected tooth decay.
Insurance coverage varies by plan. Bring your benefit information and ask about your expected patient balance. If cost affects your decision, ask the dentist to explain which findings need prompt attention and which can be planned.
Downtown Dental Centre is located at 2010 11th Avenue, Suite 550, Regina, on the fifth floor of the Royal Bank Building. The office connects with Cornwall Centre, and street parking and parkades are available nearby.
Bring your medicine list, insurance details where applicable and information about recent dental treatment.
Yes. Tell the office approximately how long it has been and whether you have symptoms. The first examination provides a starting point and helps separate urgent care from treatment that can be planned.
Not necessarily. The dentist considers your examination, symptoms, risks and previous images. Ask what an image is intended to show and whether recent records from another clinic may be useful.
Tell the dental team if your gums bleed at home or during care. Bleeding is a reason to assess gum health. The team can explain whether you need changes to home care, monitoring or periodontal treatment.
Yes. These are separate services. A painful or damaged tooth, for example, may need focused assessment before routine cleaning is arranged.
Ask whether your planned services involve special instructions. Advice afterward can depend on fluoride treatment, local anaesthetic or another procedure.
The dentist explains the location, extent and recommended next step. Depending on the finding, this may involve prevention, monitoring or a filling.
Learn more about the dentists and professionals at our downtown Regina clinic before your cleaning and exam.