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Preventive care that keeps smiles healthy.

The simplest way to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums is regular, gentle care. That is the heart of what we do for Arlington Heights families.

Prevention first

Small visits that prevent big problems.

Most dental issues are far easier, and far less costly, to prevent than to treat. Our preventive care catches things early and keeps your whole family smiling.

🪥Checkups & Cleanings

A checkup and cleaning every six months is the single best thing you can do for your teeth and gums. We gently remove plaque and tartar that brushing at home cannot reach, polish your teeth, and check for early signs of cavities, gum disease, or anything else that needs attention.

Dr. Song also does a full oral cancer screening at every visit. Catching a small problem early almost always means a simpler, less costly fix later.

  • Gentle cleaning and polishing
  • Full exam with digital X-rays as needed
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Recommended every six months
🛡️Dental Sealants

Back teeth have deep grooves that are hard to clean, even with careful brushing, which makes them a common spot for cavities to start. A sealant is a thin, protective coating painted onto those grooves in just a few minutes, with no drilling and no discomfort.

Sealants are especially popular for kids as their adult molars come in, but adults benefit too. One quick visit can help protect a tooth for years.

  • Quick, painless application
  • Great for kids' new molars
  • Helps prevent cavities in hard-to-clean spots
💧Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and helps it resist the acid that causes cavities. A professional fluoride treatment takes just a minute or two after your cleaning and gives your teeth an extra layer of protection beyond what toothpaste alone can offer.

It is a simple, comfortable step we recommend for both children and adults, especially anyone who is more cavity-prone.

  • Quick treatment added to your cleaning
  • Strengthens enamel
  • Helps protect against cavities at every age
🦷Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to come in properly, which can lead to crowding, pain, or infection. We keep an eye on them starting in the teenage years and let you know if and when removal makes sense, well before they become a problem.

When extraction is needed, we make the process as comfortable as possible, with sedation options available for anyone who feels nervous.

  • Monitored starting in the teen years
  • Gentle, comfortable removal when needed
  • Sedation available for anxious patients
Why it matters

Healthy teeth and gums, for life.

When we surveyed private dental patients, the reason they visit the dentist was clear: they want to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Preventive care is exactly how that happens, with regular cleanings, early detection, and a friendly team that makes it easy to keep up.

76%
say keeping teeth and gums healthy is their main reason for seeing a dentist.
Study of 100,000+ private dental patients.

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