Dental Cleanings & Checkups in Davie, FL
A warm spray instead of heavy scraping, X-rays taken right at your chair, and a second set of eyes on every image before you leave.A Cleaning That Is Kinder, and a Checkup That Misses Less
A cleaning and checkup at our Davie dental office is a warm spray, a careful look, and an honest conversation about what we found. We use Guided Biofilm Therapy instead of heavy scraping, take your X-rays right at the chair, screen for early signs of oral cancer, and have a second set of eyes review your images before you go home.
Handheld digital X-rays, taken right at the chair
We take your digital X-rays with a handheld unit, right where you are sitting. You stay in the chair, we position the sensor, and the image is ready in moments. Nobody walks you down a hallway or steps out mid conversation. X-rays show what an exam cannot: what is happening between your teeth, under old fillings, and in the bone that holds your teeth in place.
Oral ID, a screening that takes under two minutes
Oral ID is a handheld light we use to screen for early signs of oral cancer and pre-cancerous changes. A blue light shines on the tissue and we look through filtered glasses. Healthy tissue glows bright green, while altered or stressed tissue looks dark and shadowy, sometimes before a lump or sore can be seen under normal light. It takes under two minutes and it is painless. A dark area is not a cancer diagnosis. It flags a spot for a closer look, and possibly a follow-up biopsy.
Pearl takes a second look at your X-rays
Dr. Garcia and Dr. Escabí read your X-ray. Pearl is an artificial intelligence system built for dentistry that gives that same image a second look, so nothing small slips past. It is cleared by the FDA to assist clinicians reviewing dental X-rays. It can highlight early decay, including decay between teeth, tartar buildup, bone levels, infection at the root tip, and worn or leaking edges on old fillings and crowns. We still make the call, and we show you what we see.
Dental Cleanings & Checkups in Davie, FL
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, a warm spray and fine powder instead of heavy scraping
- Handheld digital X-rays taken right at the chair, so you never move rooms
- Oral ID screening for early signs of oral cancer, under two minutes and painless
- Pearl, an FDA-cleared second look at your X-rays alongside your dentist
What patients ask us
Do I have to move to another room for X-rays?
No. The X-ray unit is handheld, so we take your images right at the chair while you stay where you are. It is quicker, and it keeps the whole visit in one place, which matters if you are anxious or if you are helping a child stay settled. We look at the images with you before we talk about what comes next.
What happens if the oral cancer screening picks up a dark area?
We tell you plainly, and then we look closer. A dark area is not a diagnosis of cancer. It is a flag that a spot deserves more attention, and depending on what we see, that can mean watching it, rechecking it soon, or arranging a biopsy so it can be looked at properly. Most of the time we find nothing at all.
Does the AI decide what is wrong with my teeth?
No. Pearl assists, but it does not diagnose. Dr. Garcia and Dr. Escabí read your X-ray the way they always have, and Pearl reviews the same image and marks anything worth a second look. When the two agree, you get more confidence. When they differ, we look even closer. The decision is always ours to make, with you.
How much does a dental cleaning and checkup cost in Davie, FL?
The cost of a cleaning and checkup depends on whether this is your first visit, which X-rays are due, and what your plan covers. We are out of network by choice, and we file your claim for you so you can see your benefit. CareCredit and Cherry are there if you would rather spread the cost, and you get the figure before we begin.
How long does a cleaning and checkup appointment take?
Plan on about an hour for a cleaning and checkup at our Griffin Road dental office, and a little longer for a first visit, because we spend real time on your history and a full set of images. The doctors would rather be thorough once than move you through quickly and miss something small.
What happens if I skip my cleanings for a year or two?
Skipping cleanings lets soft plaque harden into tartar that brushing cannot lift, and that is where gum inflammation and decay usually start. Most of it is quiet until it is not. Coming back after a gap means a longer first visit, never a lecture, and we would far rather see you late than not at all.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a cleaning and a checkup?
The cleaning is the part where we clear plaque, tartar, and stain from your teeth. The checkup is the looking: your teeth, your gums, your bite, your X-rays, and an oral cancer screening. They happen at the same visit, and both of them matter.
What does Oral ID look for?
It screens for early signs of oral cancer and pre-cancerous changes in the soft tissue of your mouth. Healthy tissue glows green under the blue light, and altered tissue looks darker. It is a screening, so anything unusual gets a closer look rather than a conclusion.
Who reads my X-rays, the dentist or the software?
Your dentist. Dr. Garcia and Dr. Escabí read every X-ray. Pearl is a second reader that highlights areas worth another look, and it is cleared by the FDA to assist clinicians doing exactly that. It supports the diagnosis, it does not make it.
Do I need to ask for the oral cancer screening?
No. It is part of your regular visit at our Davie dental office, not something you have to request. It takes under two minutes, it is painless, and most of the time there is nothing that needs following up.
What happens if you find a very early soft spot on an X-ray?
If the enamel has softened but the decay has not broken through into a hole, there may be an option before a filling. Ask us about Curodont, a treatment that supports your enamel in repairing itself. Whether you are a candidate is decided by your exam and your X-ray.
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