Checkups and Cleanings

Your smile. Our passion. Your life.

The secret to obtaining beautiful and healthy teeth is based on constant dental hygiene, regular brushing and routine dental examinations. If you do not remember the last time you did a checkup, chances are you’ve won!

Prevention is important! At Luxe Dental, we invite you to visit us for routine dental maintenance treatments that include exams, x-rays and cleanings to prevent dental problems before they begin. Do not wait until you have a problem to undergo a checkup! Let us help you keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Your annual dental review includes:

  • a complete examination with intraoral images
  • a complete series of digital x-rays
  • an oral evaluation of cancer

Do you want to keep your pearly whites looking their best? Routine dental cleaning is needed to help you preserve your beautiful smile. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends you have a cleaning every six months, but some patients may require more frequent appointments. We can help you develop a treatment plan that fits you.

Checkups and Cleanings FAQs

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With the small mirror to guide them, our dental hygienist uses a scaler to get rid of plaque and tartar around your gum line, as well as in between your teeth. You’ll hear scraping, but this is normal. The more tartar there is in your mouth, the more time they’ll need to scrape a particular spot.

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Dental cleanings are very important, and they are vital if you wish to maintain a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile. These appointments deeply clean your smile, eliminate risks associated with gum disease, and prevent major dental problems. This cleaning process is only available in our Lauderhill Dental Office—not at home.

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There are 2 parts to a regular dental visit – check up, or examination and the cleaning, or oral prophylaxis. At the dental check our dentists will check for cavities. X-rays might be taken to detect cavities between your teeth. The exam will also include a check for plaque and tartar on your teeth.

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What happens during a dental check up? There’s no need to feel nervous about attending a dental check up appointment. If there are no issues, it should only take around 10 minutes – or a little longer if there are any problems that need attention.

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At each check-up, our dentist should: examine your teeth, gums and mouth. ask about your general health and any problems you’ve had with your teeth, mouth or gums since your last visit. Ask about, and give you advice on, your diet, smoking and alcohol use, and teeth-cleaning habits.

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A deep cleaning usually involves the use of local anesthetic to keep you comfortable while the dental hygienist or dentist cleans underneath the gums. Your mouth will be numb to prevent the process from causing you any pain. A routine cleaning does not require any numbing

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Most patients report that dental scaling and planing is not nearly as painful or scary as it sounds. If large pockets have formed between your teeth and gums, our dentists in Lauderhill, FL may also perform what is called “pocket reduction surgery” during your deep cleaning procedure.

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Inflammation in the gums, tooth decay and other symptoms of oral disease can lead to increased sensitivity. This can cause pain when prodded during the cleaning process. In these cases, it is important to be open with your Lauderhill dentist. Even the most challenging cleanings can be painless.

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Teeth cleanings are essential because they remove hardened plaque from your teeth along with stains and tartar that regular brushing and flossing are not able to remove. Plaque and buildup can only be removed with specialized dental tools

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Having your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months allows the hygienist to remove stains and plaque from your teeth that your tooth brush and floss might miss. The missed plaque eventually hardens on the teeth into tartar.

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Other Services

Porcelain Veneers

Patients who have a number of chips, cracks, stains, or gaps between teeth visible when they smile may consider Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers.

Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is used for Cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. It also can be used to close spaces between teeth, to make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth.
Teeth Whitening
There are countless Cosmetic Whitening Products available in local stores, but these over the counter options are unable to deliver the results they promise. Our Lauderhill Dental Team offers both in-office and take-home Cosmetic Whitening solutions that brighten smiles up to ten shades.
Dental Emergency

Few things are as scary and painful as a dental emergency. When you need emergency dentistry, Dr. Mark Wilde provides that much needed service in the state-of-the-art dental facility of Luxe Family Dental in Lauderhill, FL.

Dental Bonding

The Dental Bonding is the application of a tooth-colored resin material with adhesives and a high intensity curing light. The procedure gets its name because the materials are attached to the tooth. The joint is generally used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. 

Crown and Bridges

Crowns and dental bridges are more permanent solutions for damaged or missing teeth. They are attached to your own teeth or implants to improve the appearance, alignment or strength of your teeth. Luxe Dental Dentists can work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and perform crown and bridge dental services to restore your smile and confidence.

Partial Dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available: complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Tooth Extractions

A simple extraction of teeth involves the removal of a tooth that is visible in the mouth. This could mean removing a damaged or decayed tooth, or removing teeth before receiving the brakes.

Root Canal

Inside your tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, you will find a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help the root of your tooth grow during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues that surround it.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are tiny titanium posts and their main objective is to replace any damaged teeth. It is a minimum access surgical procedure that can easily be done in our Lauderhill Dental Office where we have everything necessary and doctors with enough experience to guarantee a pain free procedure. With Dental Implants you have the option to replace one or all of your teeth.

Lauderhill home Of Dentistry

Our Lauderhill Dental Office is located on the corner of Commercial Blvd & Inverrary Blvd, between Bennett Auto Supply and Deja Vu Salon, in the Boulevard Shoppes II, Lauderhill Florida. Our dedicated dentists and team welcome patients from Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale and other surrounding communities.

Family Dentist in Lauderhill providing all dental services near me from dental implants to smile restoration visit our dental office in lauderhill today