Your First Cleaning in Willow Glen: What 95125 Families Can Expect
Quick answer: A first cleaning at Lotus Dental Group in Willow Glen usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. We review your health history, take any X-rays you need, clean and polish your teeth, and Dr. Prathima Chawla, DMD, does a full exam of your teeth, gums and bite. Children from age four can be seen the same day as their parents, and most PPO plans cover the visit as preventive care.
Before Your Visit
You can save time by filling in the new patient form before you arrive. Bring your insurance card and a list of any medications you take. If you're switching dentists, we can request your recent X-rays so you don't need new ones. Our office is at 1660 Willow St #7 in Willow Glen — see the Willow Glen office page for the map.
What Happens During the Appointment
- Health history: we go over medications, recent illnesses and any dental worries.
- X-rays: digital X-rays show decay between teeth, bone levels and teeth that haven't come in yet.
- Cleaning: plaque and tartar are removed, then teeth are polished and flossed.
- Exam: Dr. Chawla checks teeth, gums, existing fillings and crowns, your bite, and does an oral cancer screening.
- Your plan: we explain anything we find, what's urgent and what can wait, and what insurance is expected to cover.
More detail is on our dental cleanings & exams page.
Bringing the Kids
We see children from age four, and a first visit for kids is short and relaxed: counting teeth, a gentle cleaning, and tips for brushing at home. Many Willow Glen families book back-to-back appointments so everyone is seen in one trip. Read more about children's dentistry at Lotus Dental Group.
Insurance and Cost
Most dental PPO plans cover cleanings, exams and routine X-rays at or near 100%, usually twice a year. We accept and bill most major PPOs, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna and Aetna. No insurance? Our dental savings plan includes an annual exam, check-up X-rays and a regular cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ready for your first visit in Willow Glen?
Call (669) 222-8315 or book your appointment online. Conveniently located at 1660 Willow St #7, San Jose, CA 95125.
We love welcoming new patients and appreciate referrals from our valued patients!
Our friendly and experienced front office team is here to make your visit comfortable. At Lotus Dental Group, we take pride in providing quality general and cosmetic dental care to our neighbors.
