Just Want a Cleaning? Why a First Visit Includes X-Rays and an Exam

Digital dental sensor on a tray next to bitewing X-ray images on a screen in a dental operatory

Direct Answer: X-rays and an exam come first because they show decay and bone loss a hygienist cannot see. Without them, nobody knows which type of cleaning your mouth actually needs. Someone calls our Bell Road office, says they just need a cleaning, and hears that the first appointment is one bundled visit: exam, digital […]