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General dentistry

Teeth Cleaning and Exams in Tamarac, FL

A checkup and cleaning that keep small problems small.

Your visit starts with the doctor, who checks your teeth and gums and decides what kind of cleaning you need. New patients can start with our $65 first visit: a full exam, digital X-rays and a basic cleaning.

Dental cleaning in an operatory at Metropolitan Smile Design, Tamarac FL
$65first visit for new patients
Exam + cleaningsame visit on Mon, Tue and Fri
  • New patients$65 first visit
  • IncludesExam, X-rays, basic cleaning
  • CleaningsMon, Tue, Thu, Fri
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
Quick answer

What happens at a dental cleaning?

The doctor examines your teeth and gums and reviews your X-rays. Then our hygienist removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline, polishes your teeth and shows you anything to watch at home. Most adults come back every six months. If the exam finds gum disease, a deep cleaning is planned and priced separately.

Dental hygienist at work at Metropolitan Smile Design, Tamarac FL
Every 6 monthsfor most adults
Why it matters

Why regular cleanings matter

Brushing and flossing remove most plaque, but tartar that hardens near the gumline only comes off with a professional cleaning. Left there, it irritates the gums and can lead to gum disease.

The exam that comes with it finds cavities, cracked fillings and gum problems while they are small and easier to treat. Many of the emergencies we see started as something a routine visit would have caught.

A routine visit checks

  • Cavities and worn or cracked fillings
  • Gum health, including bleeding and pocket depth
  • Tartar buildup above and below the gumline
  • Your bite, jaw and signs of grinding
  • Any spot in the mouth that needs a closer look
Your visit

How a cleaning visit works

  1. Exam with the doctor

    Every new patient starts with the doctor, who checks your teeth and gums and decides what kind of cleaning you need.

  2. Digital X-rays

    Low-dose digital X-rays show what the eye can't, such as cavities between teeth and the bone around them.

  3. Cleaning

    Our hygienist removes plaque and tartar, then polishes your teeth and flosses between them.

  4. Your plan

    We tell you what we found, what can wait and what can't, and what any treatment would cost before we do it.

Types of cleaning

Which cleaning do you need?

The exam decides which one is right for you.

Routine

Basic cleaning

For healthy gums. Plaque and tartar removal and polishing, usually every six months.

Gum treatment

Deep cleaning

For gum disease. Cleans below the gumline and around the roots, often over two visits. Planned and priced separately.

Follow-up

Maintenance cleaning

After gum treatment, more frequent visits keep the gums stable.

Cost and insurance

What a cleaning costs

New patients can start with our $65 first visit: a full exam, digital X-rays and a basic cleaning, plus a free Smile Design consultation. It is for new patients with healthy gums and cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings and exams, often twice a year. We check your benefits before your visit so you know what to expect.

Ways to pay

  • New patients$65 exam, X-rays and basic cleaning.
  • Dental insuranceMost major plans accepted, including PPO.
  • Monthly financingCareCredit, Sunbit, Cherry or Alphaeon for larger treatment.
At home

Keeping your teeth clean between visits

Brush twice a day

Two minutes with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, angled toward the gumline.

Clean between teeth

Floss or interdental brushes once a day reach where a toothbrush can't.

Keep your checkups

Small problems found early are easier and cheaper to fix.

Questions patients ask

Teeth cleaning questions

Can I get a cleaning without seeing the doctor?

Every new patient, and anyone the doctor hasn't seen yet, starts with an exam. That is how we know what kind of cleaning you need. The cleaning comes right after it.

Which days can I get the exam and the cleaning together?

Monday, Tuesday and Friday are the days we can do both in one visit. Our hygienist sees patients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our team confirms the exact time when they call you.

What does the $65 first visit include?

A full exam, digital X-rays and a basic cleaning, plus a free Smile Design consultation. It is for new patients with healthy gums. A deep cleaning, if you need one, is priced separately.

How often should I get my teeth cleaned?

Most adults every six months. Patients treated for gum disease often need cleanings every three to four months.

Does a cleaning hurt?

Most people feel scraping and some pressure but no pain. If your gums are sensitive, tell us and we'll go slower or numb the area.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. Our team speaks English and Spanish.

Patient reviews

What patients say

Google reviews from patients of our Tamarac office.

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Emily Juliana Castillo Mavarez
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10/10 with the staff, the doctor and everyone in the office, everything was so clean and professional, will be coming back soon
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Tomas Rodriguez
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Excelente servicio de atención al paciente. Fui atendido por la asistente Tibisay, la cual me atendió con mucho profesionalismo y dedicación. Estaré agradecido por sus servicios
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Vanessa Rodriguez
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Muy buena la atención de la Dr. Blanca y su asistente Tibisay.
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Reinaldo May
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Me hice un implante y todo fue super espectacular, la atención de Tibisay y la Dra. Blanca me hicieron sentir tranquilo. Recomendado 100%
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Tom Rodriguez
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Excellent service, and the assistant Tibisay was lovely.
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Marianela Perez
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Excelente
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Diana Bermudez
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Muy buena experiencia , el personal es profesional y atento . Me sentí en confianza en todo momento. Recomendado al 100%
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Tibisay Hernandez
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La atención excelente de parte de todo el personal, en especial de la Dr. Martin muy profesional, ¡bastante recomendados!
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Lieny Arteaga
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Great experience at Metropolitan Smile Design!!!
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Gloria Molina
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Me tratan super bien aqui , me hice mi limpieza hoy con Alina, Ella es muy linda siempre conmigo .Todas las muchachas son muy amables aqui
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    New patients can start with the $65 exam, digital X-rays and basic cleaning.

  • Rated 5.0 on Google
  • English and Spanish
  • Most insurance accepted
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Metropolitan Smile Design in Tamarac sees new and returning patients from across Broward County. Our team speaks English and Spanish.

(954) 322-38656510 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM