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New York City Dental Exams & Cleanings for a Healthy Smile

Serving Midtown East, Upper East Side & Nearby Communities

Professional teeth cleanings and checkups are a vital part of preventative dental health and are recommended bi-yearly by the American Dental Association. Marc Lazare, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. and his staff offer patients in-depth dental cleanings & routine checkups.

Teeth Cleaning and Checkup

Maintain healthy teeth and gums with thorough professional cleanings and personalized checkups.

Cleanings help to eradicate bacteria and maintain a healthy mouth. Dr. Lazare looks for the following issues during an oral exam:

  • Decay

  • Loose fillings, crowns, or bridgework

  • Oral cancer

  • Broken, chipped, or fractured teeth


Dr. Lazare offers virtual consultations for patients who cannot make it into the office via Zoom, Go To Meeting, or Facetime.



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Explore Our Full Range of Dental Services

Explore the full range of services offered by Dr. Marc Lazare’s dentistry practice, located in Upper East Side, New York. Whether you're looking for advanced cosmetic treatments, preventative care, or specialized biomimetic solutions, our team is here to help you achieve a healthier, more radiant smile. Discover how we can enhance your dental health and transform your smile—browse our services today!

Who Should Schedule Routine Dental Visits?

Every child and adult can stand to benefit from bi-yearly dental cleanings and checkups. Routine dental checkups and cleanings are an essential part of maintaining healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Tooth cleaning and a dental exam keep teeth healthy and prevent larger problems from developing. For example, plaque and tartar buildup on the tooth’s surface over time and increase the risk of developing gingivitis.

Benefits of Professional Teeth Cleaning

Bi-yearly tooth cleanings and checkups provide healthy, clean teeth, and encourage general good health.

Routine tooth cleaning and checkups:

  • Remove stains that discolor your teeth for a whiter, brighter smile

  • Prevent gum disease that leads to early tooth loss

  • Detect oral cancer in the early stages

  • Prevent gum disease, which reduces the chance of heart attacks and strokes

  • Save patients money on dental expenses in the long run

  • Dr. Lazare and the hygienist compare oral health to the previous visit

  • Prevent and resolve bad breath

  • Prevent decay and cavities

Some preventive dental health tips patients should practice at home include:

  • Brush twice a day and floss at least once daily

  • Enjoy a healthy, balanced diet

  • Avoid sugary and acid foods

  • Drink water in place of acidic and sugary juices

  • Tooth cleaning and checkup bi-yearly


Dr. Lazare uses biomimetic restoration and dental techniques to treat fractured, weak, and decayed teeth in a way that strengthens them and seals them from the invasion of bacteria. We use the latest dental technology and materials to preserve your teeth.

Comprehensive Dental Cleaning & Routine Checkups

Teeth cleaning and checkups help stop dental problems before they start and are a vital part of preventative dental care. Dr. Lazare recommends that each patient schedules a tooth cleaning and checkup every six months.


A bi-yearly New York City dental exam and teeth cleaning is the best way to ensure a beautiful smile year-round. We use sophisticated tools to comfortably clear away plaque and bacteria that build on the teeth and gums and hide in tiny areas that can’t be reached at home, even with daily brushing and flossing.


Dr. Lazare completes a thorough oral exam and checks for tooth decay, cavities, oral cancer, gum disease, etc. Checkups allow Dr. Lazare to catch any dental issues early and take care of them with quick, easy, and conservative biomimetic tooth-preserving treatments.

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How Often Should I Have by Teeth Cleaned?

It would help if you had your teeth cleaned and had a checkup completed bi-yearly to prevent and detect any problems before they can become a crisis. Many people think they are saving money by avoiding the dentist, but it costs them much more in the long run.Many dental problems do not have symptoms until they have reached advanced stages. For example, tooth decay is often silent until a cavity gets close to the nerve. The dentist can detect a cavity three to four years before the patient experiences symptoms. Early detection can help you prevent the need for a tooth extraction or a root canal treatment.

Why Should I Floss and Brush My Teeth?

Millions of microscopic germs live off the food particles left on your teeth. The bacteria hiding in the tiny spaces between your teeth can only be reached with floss. If you permit plaque and bacteria to remain between your teeth, it will harden into tartar. While plaque is removed when you brush and floss, tartar must be scraped off by the dentist.Brushing and flossing will reduce the amount of decay-causing bacteria in your mouth. Dr. Lazare believes in preventing unnecessary drilling and tooth repairs, and prevention is the first step towards experiencing a beautiful, long-lasting smile.

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

One of the biggest concerns that patients have when visiting a traditional dental office for routine exams is the potential negative effects of radiation through x-rays. Dr. Lazare believes in giving patients the best care possible and minimizing unnecessary risks, so he uses digital x-ray technology. This digital technology provides various benefits and requires 90% less radiation when compared to traditional x-rays

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Address

507 Madison Avenue, Suite 1212, New York, NY 10022

Phone

(212) 861-2599

Email

info@drmarclazare.com

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed



Cleaning

Tooth brushing and flossing at home helps remove plaque. Still, only a professional cleaning by the dentist or hygienist can thoroughly clean the teeth and remove calculus or tartar that builds on the teeth between visits.

Polishing

Prevention

X-rays

Recommendations


What’s Involved In a Dental Cleaning?

There are two parts involved in every tooth cleaning and dental checkup visit. The hygienist cleans and polishes the patient’s teeth, documents any medication changes, and discusses their oral hygiene. Dr. Lazare then performs an oral exam, reviews the x-rays, checks any concerns, and answers any questions the patient may have. When necessary, he recommends a treatment plan. Based on the patient’s goals, Dr. Lazare may recommend cosmetic options, etc.

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