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.