Skip to content Six-month checkups, oral cancer screening, and protective treatments that support your oral and overall health.
Preventive dentistry is routine care that happens before anything hurts. Most cavities and early gum problems cause no symptoms at first, so a checkup every six months is often the only way to catch them while the fix is still simple.
Many patients see their dentist more often than their primary care doctor, so your six-month visit is an important part of your overall health care. At SmileCraft Dental, we include oral cancer screening in every six-month preventive visit. We check the soft tissues for early warning signs. In many cases, our team is the first to notice changes like these. If something looks unusual, we’ll explain what we see and refer you for further evaluation.
Your oral health plays a large role in your overall health. Gum disease has been linked with conditions like diabetes and heart disease. As part of your complete health team, we help manage your health with a whole-body approach. Whole-body dental care means treating your oral health as an active part of your total systemic well-being. When something should be discussed with your physician, we’ll let you know.
If a checkup turns up something that needs treatment, you usually won’t have to go elsewhere. We handle fillings, CEREC crowns, implants, wisdom tooth removal, sleep apnea treatment, and TMJ care, and we keep your records in one place.
We’re in Leander, right on the Cedar Park line. Many of our patients come from Leander, Cedar Park, Block House Creek, Silverado Ranch, Crystal Falls, and Vista Oaks.
Back teeth have narrow grooves on their chewing surfaces where food and bacteria get trapped. A sealant is a thin protective coating that fills those grooves, making the surface easier to keep clean. Placement is quick and painless, with no numbing or drilling. We usually suggest sealants when a child's permanent molars come in. Adults with deep grooves and no existing fillings can also benefit.
Fluoride varnish is a concentrated fluoride treatment that we brush onto the teeth. It hardens almost as soon as it touches saliva, making it easy to apply, even for toddlers. The fluoride helps strengthen enamel against the acids that cause decay. It can be a good fit for kids, adults who get cavities often, and people with dry mouth or exposed root surfaces. Afterward, you'll be asked to avoid brushing and hard or crunchy foods for a few hours.
Your enamel is made mostly of a mineral called hydroxyapatite. Nano-hydroxyapatite treatments use tiny particles of that same mineral, and researchers are studying how they support enamel. Some patients ask for it to avoid fluoride. Others like having it as an extra step in their routine. We'll compare it with fluoride for your situation, and you choose.
A typical six-month visit includes a review of your health history and medications, a cleaning, an exam, an oral cancer screening, and X-rays when they’re due. We use digital imaging and an intraoral 3D scanner, so you can see the same pictures your dentist sees.
If something needs attention, we’ll explain what we found, your options, and their likely costs, so we can choose together what fits your needs and budget. If we notice anything worth sharing with your physician, we’ll tell you. There’s no pressure to decide in the chair, and you’re welcome to think it over at home.
To make your visit more relaxing, just ask for dimmed lights, noise-canceling headphones, a blanket, a neck pillow, or a complimentary beverage. Nitrous oxide is also available if you feel uneasy.
If you have dental insurance, your cleanings and exams may already be covered, often at no out-of-pocket cost. Your premiums already pay for these visits, so we’ll help you get the most out of them. We’re in network with most major PPO plans and also offer fee-for-service care. Before your visit, we’ll check your benefits, including any age limits on sealants or fluoride.
No insurance? Our in-house Dental Savings Plan includes core preventive care for the year: two exams, two cleanings, a full-mouth set of X-rays, a set of bitewings, one fluoride treatment, plus 30% off most other treatments. Memberships cost $449 a year for one person. The family membership is $699 a year for two adults and two children under 16, and each additional child is $199. Keep in mind that the plan is a discount program, not dental insurance.
If a checkup leads to larger treatment, Cherry offers financing. You can apply online through our website.
You’ll find us at 1513 E New Hope Dr Ste. A1, Leander, TX 78641, on the Leander–Cedar Park line. We’re a short walk from Scheels and close to Haute Spot. The Cedar Park Costco is nearby, and Nebraska Furniture Mart is opening nearby.
| Area | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Silverado Ranch | 5–8 min |
| Block House Creek | 5–8 min |
| Cedar Park | 5–10 min |
| Avery Ranch | 10–12 min |
| Crystal Falls | 10–12 min |
| Leander | 10–12 min |
| Mayfield Ranch | 10–15 min |
| Vista Oaks | 10–15 min |
| Apple Springs | 12–15 min |
| Bar W Ranch | 12–15 min |
| Brushy Creek | 12–15 min |
| Sendero Springs | 12–15 min |
| Travisso | 12–15 min |
| Lively Ranch | 15–18 min |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 15–20 min |
Drive times are estimates. Traffic can make them longer.
Yes. Early cavities and gum disease usually don’t cause pain, so feeling fine doesn’t rule them out. Regular checkups help us catch problems early, when treatment is still small and simpler.
Most children get sealants on their permanent molars soon after those teeth come in. This usually happens around ages 6 and 12, though it varies from child to child. We’ll monitor your child’s teeth at each visit and let you know when sealants make sense.
It’s an option for patients who’d prefer not to use fluoride, but the two aren’t identical. Fluoride has a longer track record, and research on nano-hydroxyapatite is still developing. We’ll explain the differences so you can decide.
That depends on your plan. Many plans cover them for children but limit or exclude them for adults. Send us your plan information, and we’ll check your benefits before your appointment.
For many Cedar Park residents, yes. Our Leander office sits right on the city line near Scheels, and neighborhoods like Block House Creek and Silverado Ranch are usually 5 to 8 minutes away.
Schedule a preventive visit for yourself, or set up appointments for the whole family at once.
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