- Preventive care
Checkups and cleanings in Truro, NS
A full exam, digital X-rays, and a professional cleaning — about an hour, twice a year, and most problems never get the chance to start.
- 21 Queen Street, Truro, NS B2N 2A7, Canada
What a checkup actually involves
A dental checkup is two things happening in one visit: an examination that looks for problems, and a cleaning that removes what a toothbrush can’t. Most people are in and out in about an hour.
We’ll show you what we see on the screen as we go. If something needs attention, you’ll hear about it in plain language, along with what it costs and how urgent it is — before anything gets booked.
Health Review
We go over any changes to your health, medications, or anything that's been bothering you since your last visit.
Digital X-rays
Usually once a year, not every visit. Digital sensors use a fraction of the radiation of old film and the images appear instantly.
Examination
Teeth, gums, bite, and existing fillings or crowns. We also do an oral cancer screening — a quick check of the tongue, cheeks, and throat.
Cleaning and polish
Scaling to remove plaque and hardened tartar above and below the gumline, then a polish. Fluoride if you'd like it.
What we found
A walkthrough of anything we spotted, a written estimate if treatment is needed, and your next visit booked before you leave.
How often should you come in?
Every six months suits most people. Some need three or four month intervals — usually if there’s active gum disease, a history of frequent cavities, diabetes, or if you smoke. Others with consistently healthy mouths can stretch to once a year.
We’ll recommend an interval based on what we actually find, not a default. If you haven’t been in for years, that’s fine and it’s common. Start with one visit and we’ll go from there.
Every six months suits most people. Some need three or four month intervals — usually if there’s active gum disease, a history of frequent cavities, diabetes, or if you smoke. Others with consistently healthy mouths can stretch to once a year.
We’ll recommend an interval based on what we actually find, not a default. If you haven’t been in for years, that’s fine and it’s common. Start with one visit and we’ll go from there.
Planning your options? Book an assessment and we’ll examine the site, explain whether an implant, bridge, or denture suits you best, and provide a written estimate.
Come in sooner if you notice
- Bleeding gums when you brush or floss
- Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet things
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste
- A tooth that's loose, chipped, or feels different when you bite
- Any pain at all — pain means call us today, not at your next checkup
What it costs
We follow the Nova Scotia Dental Association fee guide, which sets suggested fees province-wide. Your total depends on how much scaling time your mouth needs and whether X-rays are due, so we confirm the amount before we start.
Typical first visit
Notes
Complete examination
New patients
Digital X-rays
Usually annual
Scaling
Charged by time needed
Polish and fluoride
Optional
We bill most insurance carriers directly, so you pay only your portion at the desk. No coverage is not a problem — ask us for the current fee when you book and there’ll be no surprise at the end.
Common questions
For most people it's pressure and vibration rather than pain. If your gums are inflamed it can be tender, and we can use a topical numbing gel. Tell us at any point and we'll stop — you're in charge of the pace.
No. Typically once a year for check-up X-rays, and less often if your teeth are stable. Digital sensors deliver a small fraction of the radiation of older film, but we still only take them when they'll tell us something useful.
It's more common than you'd think, especially in Nova Scotia where finding a dentist has been difficult. The first visit may take a bit longer, and we may split the cleaning across two appointments if there's a lot of buildup. No judgement either way.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first visit within six months of the first tooth appearing, or by age one. Early visits are short and mostly about getting comfortable in the chair.
Yes, and we'd encourage it. Tell reception when you book and we'll arrange back-to-back appointments so it's one trip rather than three.
We bill most major carriers directly, so you only pay your portion. Bring your card to your first visit and we'll verify your coverage before treatment.
- Accepting new patients
Book an appointment
Same-week appointments are usually available. Booking takes about a minute.
In pain today?
Don’t wait. We hold emergency slots open every day.
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