What to Expect At Your Child’s Teeth Cleaning Appointment
At Snodgrass-King, we want to ensure all our patients can come in with knowledge of our offerings, procedures, and other services. Here’s what to expect on our child’s teeth cleaning appointment!
| Procedure | ADA Code | Frequency | Purpose |
| Initial Exam | D0150 | 1st visit only | Dentist assesses child’s growth and development as well as checks for cavities and both hard and soft tissue health |
| Periodic Exam | D0120 | Once every 6 months after initial visit | Dentist continues to assess child’s growth and development as well as checking for cavities and both hard and soft tissue health |
| Fluoride Treatment | D1203 | Once every 6 months | Reduces risk of cavities by strengthening the enamel ( outer layer of teeth) |
| Child Cleaning | D1120 | Once every 6 months | Remove plaque and calculus from the teeth as well as to assess and help maintain oral health |
| Adult Cleaning | D1110 | Once every 6 months | Remove plaque and calculus from the teeth as well as to assess and help maintain oral health |
| 2 Bitewing X-Rays | D0272 | Once every 12 months / Cavity Prone patients once every 6 months | Allows the dentist to assess for cavities |
| 4 Bitewing X-Rays | D0274 | Once every 12 months / Cavity Prone patients once every 6 months | Allows the dentist to assess for cavities |
| Panorex | D0330 | Once Every 36 months | To assess growth and development. To determine if patient has any missing or extra teeth. To evaluate for cysts and tumors within the jaw bones. |