Due for a checkup?
Ask for a dental visit even if nothing hurts. A dentist can find concerns that are not obvious at home.
Walden Dental · Austin, Texas
Dental Cleanings & Exams in Austin, TX
Walden Dental provides cleanings and exams in Austin for adults and kids.
Due for a checkup or returning after time away? The team can assess your teeth and gums and explain what care fits your needs.
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Friday closed. Call if you are unsure which visit to request.
What a cleaning does
A fresh start for your teeth and gums
A professional cleaning removes plaque and hardened deposits that brushing and flossing at home cannot fully remove. Your visit also gives the team a chance to check for changes in your teeth and gums.
Bleeding, tenderness, sensitivity, or a long gap since your last visit are worth discussing. They do not tell you which kind of cleaning you need on their own.
It has been a while?
There is no need to diagnose yourself before calling. Share when you last came in and any changes you have noticed.
Want a brighter smile?
Cleaning may remove surface deposits. It is different from teeth whitening, which addresses tooth color.
The right kind of care
Routine cleaning or gum treatment?
The recommendation depends on gum health and the deposits found. A deeper procedure is not an upgrade to a routine cleaning; it addresses a different need.
Routine cleaning
A preventive cleaning focuses on deposits on the teeth when an examination supports routine care.
Periodontal treatment
When gum findings show disease, the dentist may discuss treatment below the gumline instead. The team can explain why.
Future visits
Your return interval depends on gum health, cavity risk, health history, home care, and what the team finds. It is not the same for everyone.
At your appointment
What happens at a cleaning and exam
New and returning visits may differ. The team can explain which services are recommended and whether imaging or additional care is needed.
Share your history
Tell the team about health changes, concerns, and sensitive areas.
Check teeth and gums
An exam helps distinguish routine care from concerns that need another plan. Digital imaging may be used when clinically indicated.
Clean as appropriate
The hygiene visit addresses deposits and surface buildup according to the findings and recommended procedure.
Discuss findings
Dr. Frank and the team can explain areas to watch and any treatment worth considering.
Plan home care
Ask about brushing, cleaning between teeth, and what to do if you notice sensitivity afterward.
Set the next visit
Follow-up timing is based on your needs, not a fixed rule for everyone.
Plan the practical details
What might affect the cost of a visit?
The estimate can change with the type of cleaning, whether an exam or X-rays are needed, and any care discussed after the assessment. Ask what is included in your appointment before the visit.
Your Austin dental team
Care guided by Dr. David Frank
Dr. Frank leads Walden Dental's Austin practice. Exams and conversations about the next step are part of its approach to general dental care.
Read Dr. Frank's biography and meet the Walden Dental team before your visit.
See the technology used at Walden Dental“Went in for a cleaning. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Exceptional first-time experience!”
Cleanings and exams FAQs
Questions before you book
Your examination determines which services are appropriate for your visit.
How will I know which type of cleaning I need?
The team assesses your teeth and gums before recommending routine cleaning or another form of care. Symptoms alone cannot identify the procedure.
Are X-rays part of every visit?
Not necessarily. Imaging is selected according to your history, prior records, concerns, and examination findings. Ask the office what is planned.
How long should I allow for the appointment?
Visit length depends on the exam, cleaning type, imaging needs, and findings to discuss. The office can advise you when scheduling.
How often should I come back?
Your dentist or hygienist will recommend an interval based on your teeth, gums, health history, and risk factors rather than one schedule for everyone.
What if I feel sensitive afterward?
Contact the office if discomfort is severe, persists, or concerns you. The team can advise you based on your visit.
Your Austin dental office
Easy to find near Cedar Park
Find us on Floor 1 of Shops at Walden Park, at 9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy #150 in Austin. Our entrance is wheelchair-accessible.
9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy #150Austin, TX 78717
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- By Appointment Only
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
The Austin office also welcomes patients from nearby Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Brushy Creek.
Ready when you are
We look forward to meeting you
Book online, call (512) 337-8560, or get directions to our Austin office.