Dental Exams & Cleanings in Downtown Seattle
Clear answers and care that fits your needs
Care for teeth and gums
Dental exams check your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues. Routine cleanings remove buildup around and between teeth.
Whether you’re due for a checkup or returning after time away, you’re welcome here. We care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Freydell Hays and our team assess your gum health before recommending a cleaning. We’ll explain what we find, answer your questions, and talk through next steps.
Choosing your cleaning
Routine cleanings are generally for patients without periodontal (gum) disease, which affects the gums and structures supporting your teeth.
We review X-rays, tartar between teeth and on root surfaces, bone levels, pocket depths around your teeth, and inflammation. Your home care, health conditions, and medications also guide our recommendation.
Treating gum disease
Root-surface tartar, bone loss, deeper pockets, and inflamed gums may point to periodontal disease. When needed, scaling and root planing (SRP) removes buildup from root surfaces.
Ongoing gum care
After SRP, periodontal maintenance is generally recommended every three to four months. It aims to manage disease, protect the structures supporting your teeth, and reduce the risk of disease worsening or returning.
If maintenance cannot adequately manage severe disease, we may refer you to a periodontist, a gum disease specialist.
See your oral health more clearly
iTero scans and Pearl AI help us explain what we see.
Annual iTero wellness scan
iTero creates a 3D view of your teeth and gums. It helps us take digital impressions and track changes over time. Your annual wellness scan has no additional charge.
Pearl AI for X-rays
Pearl AI is dental software that helps our team review X-rays and show you areas of concern. The team evaluates the findings and recommends care.
Questions About Your Visit
Routine cleaning is included when it’s appropriate.
- If we recommend periodontal treatment instead, we’ll explain why.
- See how we choose your cleaning.
A standard new-patient visit is around 90 minutes.
- Treatment and follow-up visits may take more or less time.
- See our new-patient guide for more about your first visit.
No. The annual iTero wellness scan is included at no additional charge.
Your cost depends on the care recommended after your exam and your insurance benefits.
- We’re in network with Delta Dental, Guardian, Ameritas, Aetna, Principal, and MetLife.
- Coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed.
- Call (206) 292-9980 to check your plan or ask for an estimate, including if you’re paying without insurance.
- Insurance, payment, and estimates
That depends on your oral health.
- We’ll discuss your concerns with you.
- We’ll explain whether X-rays or fluoride can be omitted.