Dental Exams and Cleanings

Routine dental exams and cleanings are vital to good oral hygiene and are the best way to detect problems at their earliest stages. Detecting these problems early will help you avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.

What to Expect

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:

Professional dental cleanings are usually performed by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following:

  • Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
  • Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums. This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
  • Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
dentist examining a patient

Meet Our Experienced Dentists and Hygienists

Dr. Maher Barsoum

Dr. Maher Barsoum

Family & Cosmetic Dentist

Serving Chino Hills, greater Chino and Upland, Dr. Maher Barsoum has been in practice for over 30 years. 

 Dr. Krystal Benyamein

Dr. Krystal Benyamein

Family & Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Benyamein loves her profession and her number one priority is to ensure her patients are as comfortable as possible.

Cynthia, a Registered Dental Assistant

Cynthia

Registered Dental Assistant

Cynthia started her career in 1998. She enjoys working with people and helping them improve their smile.

Dawn, a Registered Dental Hygienist

Dawn B.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dawn has a genuine compassion for her profession and strives to be sensitive to patient's needs.

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At Barsoum Dental, we proudly treat guests from all walks of life. We work with most PPO insurance plans for our services and happily accept cash, checks and credit cards from guests without dental insurance. Are you dealing with gum disease? Contact us today to learn more about what we can do to help you save your natural teeth.

Important Notice to Our Upland Patients

As of January 1st, 2023, our office on 9th Street will only be seeing Orthodontic appointments. All Upland appointments will be seen at our 450 North Mountain location.