Cleanings & Preventive Care
Preventive care is the least complicated thing you can do for your long-term dental health. Regular appointments at the dentist let us catch small problems before they become bigger ones, keep your smile healthy, and give you a clear picture of where things stand.
Whatever your situation, we’ll meet you there without judgment.
Thorough care, every visit.
What's Included in a Preventive Dental Cleaning?
Every preventive visit includes a full dental exam, professional plaque and tartar removal, gum health evaluation, fluoride treatment, and an oral cancer screening. Your dental hygienist will also look for early signs of cavities, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and other changes that may need attention.
Everything gets explained in plain language before you leave your appointment.
Find the right visit for your situation.
Our Preventive Care Services
Depending on what’s going on with your teeth and gums, the right type of cleaning varies. Some patients only need a routine teeth cleaning. Others may need gingivitis treatment, deep cleaning, periodontal maintenance, implant maintenance, or laser therapy depending on oral health, buildup, sensitivity, or previous dental work. Here’s a quick look at what we offer and who each service is typically for.
Teeth Cleaning The standard twice-a-year visit.
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Gingivitis Treatment When gums need more attention.
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Deep Cleaning & Perio Maintenance A deeper clean when buildup is significant.
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Implant Maintenance Protecting your implant investment.
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Laser Therapy Precise treatment for gum disease.
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A Closer Look at Cleanings & Preventive Care
Experienced. Attentive. Friendly.
You’re in Good Hands
Our dental hygienists are trained to notice what matters and talk through what they find without making it feel like a lecture. If you have sensitive teeth or feel anxious about the dentist, let us know.
Sedation options are available for any appointment, including routine visits.
Experiences from people who found their way here.
I have to admit...
Cleanings & Preventive Care
"Three years of cleanings at Burns. I always leave knowing exactly where things stand. That consistency means everything to me."
Donna M. Peoria, AZ
Is it time?
How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?
Many patients do well with a professional dental cleaning every six months, but the right schedule depends on your teeth, gums, oral health history, enamel, and risk for cavities or gum disease. Some patients need more frequent teeth cleanings or periodontal maintenance to keep their smile healthy.
We’ll explain what schedule makes sense for you and why.
Caught early, it’s manageable.
Why Staying Current Matters
Plaque that isn’t removed hardens into tartar that only a professional teeth cleaning can clear. Early gum disease has no obvious symptoms at home. Oral cancer is highly treatable when found early.
Staying current is almost always easier than getting current.
Included at every exam.
Oral Cancer Screening
We include an oral cancer screening as a standard part of every visit. It takes minutes, requires nothing from you, and can make a significant difference in outcomes. Most patients don’t realize it’s happening.
It is one more reason routine dental care matters, even when nothing feels wrong.
What to expect your first visit.
A Different Kind of Welcome
New patients at our Sun City and Sun City West offices get a tour of the office, a proper introduction to the dentist and team, and a free cleaning and X-rays. We take time to understand your smile and history before anything else happens.
We accept most major dental insurance plans. If you have questions about coverage, we’re happy to check before your visit.
No New Treatment Needed? Finished Your Care Plan?
You’ve Earned It.
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It’s definitely different from other offices. That’s kind of our thing.
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Cleanings & Preventive Care FAQs
Do I need a dental cleaning every six months?
Many patients benefit from cleanings every six months, but the right schedule depends on your oral health, cavity risk, buildup, medical history, and previous dental work. We’ll recommend a dental care schedule that fits your smile and situation.
What is included in a preventive dental visit?
A preventive visit may include a dental exam, professional cleaning, plaque and tartar removal, polishing, fluoride treatment, X-rays when needed, oral health evaluation, and oral cancer screening.
What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular teeth cleaning is typically used for routine preventive care. A deep cleaning is used when buildup or gum disease requires more thorough cleaning below the gumline.
Can I get a cleaning if I have sensitive teeth or dental anxiety?
Yes. Let us know before or during your visit. Our hygienists can talk through what they’re doing, adjust for sensitivity, and discuss comfort options. Sedation options are available for routine dental care visits.
Do you check for oral cancer during a cleaning?
Yes. Burns Dentistry includes an oral cancer screening as a standard part of every preventive visit.
Are cleaning and X-rays free for new patients?
Yes. Burns Dentistry currently offers new patients a free cleaning and X-rays as a way to experience the dentist without pressure.
No commitment. No pressure.
Getting Started Is Easy
Ready to come in? We’ll find a time that works for you. New patients get a free cleaning and X-rays.
It’s a comfortable way to see how we’re different.
This is Burns.
Dentistry is personal. The people caring for you matter.
At Burns, you will see friendly faces, hear clear explanations, and be treated like someone who belongs here.
Burns has the team, the technology, and the experience to handle your dental care from start to finish in one place. Whatever brought you here, the next step is simple. Come in, tell us what’s going on, and we’ll take it from there.
No Pressure. Just good care.