Care at Crystal Dental
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Preventive visits, hygiene care, and clear advice to help you care for your teeth and gums between appointments.
Everyday care starts with a clearer picture
What are dental checkups and cleanings?
A dental checkup is an examination of your teeth, gums and the other tissues in your mouth to look for decay, disease or changes. Your dentist also considers symptoms and your health history, because some problems can develop before you notice pain. X-rays may be recommended when they can show something an examination alone cannot, such as decay between teeth.
A professional cleaning removes plaque, the sticky film of bacteria on teeth, and tartar, the hardened deposits that brushing cannot remove. Removing these deposits helps control gum irritation, while daily brushing and cleaning between teeth limit how much new plaque builds up. The amount of cleaning needed and the time between visits depend on your gum health, deposits and risk of future problems.
Your individual needs
When is it time for a visit?
Your examination determines the care you need. Pain, swelling or a broken tooth may need an appointment before your next routine visit.
- Your last dental visit was over six months ago (e.g., your last cleaning or checkup).
- You have bleeding gums, persistent bad breath or new sensitivity.
- You are experiencing a new sensation or pain in your mouth.
- You want help improving your brushing and cleaning between teeth.
Why routine care matters
Why are checkups and cleanings important?
Identify changes early
Regular examinations can help identify changes in your teeth, gums and other oral tissues before they become more noticeable. This gives you an opportunity to understand the findings and discuss appropriate next steps.
Remove hardened deposits
Professional cleaning removes plaque and hardened deposits that brushing and cleaning between your teeth cannot remove at home. The cleaning is planned around the condition of your teeth and gums.
Keep prevention relevant
Your mouth, health and daily routine can change over time. Routine visits allow your dentist and dental team to review those changes and offer practical guidance suited to your current needs.
What to expect
What to expect, step by step.
01
Talk through your health
Tell us about symptoms, changes in your health, medications and previous dental experiences. Bring your questions about sensitivity, home care or an area that is difficult to clean.
02
Examine and clean
Your dentist assesses your mouth and recommends X-rays when they would help with diagnosis. Cleaning is planned around the deposits on your teeth and the condition of your gums.
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Make a prevention plan
We explain the findings, any recommended treatment and useful changes to your daily routine. Your next visit is based on your oral health and risk of future problems.
The Crystal Dental approach
Why choose Crystal Dental for dental checkups & cleanings?
A local family practice
Crystal Dental is a family-owned practice serving Burnaby and Langley, with preventive care as part of ongoing family dentistry.
Room for your questions
We explain what we find and why a recommendation matters, so you can take part in decisions about your care.
Advice for your routine
Your habits, comfort and dental history help shape the conversation. The aim is a plan you understand and can follow at home.
Your care team
Four doctors. One family approach.
Dr. Bogdan Stanisavljevic
B.Sc., DMD
Dr. Goran Stanisavljevic
DMD, M.Sc., PhD · Co-founder
Dr. Dragana Stanisavljevic
DMD · Co-founder
Dr. Nicole Stanisavljevic
B.Sc. (Honours), DMD
FAQs
Dental Checkups & Cleanings: your questions.
Have another question? Contact our team and we will be happy to help.
How often should I have a checkup?
Six months is common, but it is not the right interval for everyone. Your dentist may recommend more or less frequent visits based on your teeth, gums and risk factors.
Can my cleaning be completed in one visit, or will I need multiple appointments?
We aim to complete your cleaning in one visit when appropriate. Some people accumulate plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) more quickly, while others may have a heavier buildup after several years without a professional cleaning. The number and length of appointments depend on the amount and location of the deposits, the health of your gums, and your comfort. Significant buildup or gum disease may require more than one appointment to clean thoroughly, including below the gumline. Your dental team will explain the findings and recommended plan. How often you need future maintenance cleanings is a separate decision, based on your oral health and risk of further buildup or gum disease.
Do I need X-rays at every visit?
Typically, no. The decision depends on your examination, symptoms, dental history and risk of disease. Existing images may also be useful, so tell us if another office recently took X-rays.
Why come in if my teeth feel fine?
Some dental problems develop without noticeable pain. Gum disease, for example, may have few warning signs. An examination can identify concerns that you would not necessarily see or feel yourself.
Is a cleaning the same as whitening?
No. Professional cleaning removes deposits from your teeth. Whitening is a separate treatment intended to change tooth colour; ask your dentist if that is your goal.
What should I do between visits?
General recommendations include brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth. If you are unsure about technique or which cleaning aids to use, ask us for further guidance at your next appointment.
What if I feel nervous or sensitive?
Tell us when you book and at the start of your visit. Sharing what concerns you helps us discuss the appointment, explain each stage and plan around your comfort.
How do I book, and can I ask about costs first?
Choose Burnaby or Langley on our Contact page and call, email, or text the office to arrange a visit. Our reception team will confirm your appointment. Ask about estimates and bring your current benefit information; see our insurance and payment page for more details. You can find more information on our Your First Visit page.
Further reading: Canadian Dental Association: Regular Dental Checkups · NHS: Dental check-ups · ADA MouthHealthy: X-rays · ADA MouthHealthy: Gum Disease · ADA MouthHealthy: Tooth Decay · ADA MouthHealthy: Teeth Whitening · NHS: How to keep your teeth clean
Your next visit
Let’s make time for your smile.
Choose the office that works for you. Our reception team will help arrange your appointment.