Blog: Teeth Cleanings & Exams

Updated: September 10, 2026

Scheduling regular dental exams and teeth cleanings is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your long-term oral hygiene and overall health. To support a healthy smile, we recommend scheduling at least two dental exams per year.

These routine visits allow our team to professionally clean your teeth and enable our dental …

A professional teeth cleaning is your first line of defense against preventable conditions like tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss.

Your Winston-Salem, NC dentist Dr. Peter B. Pryor Jr. and the American Dental Association promote two dental checkups per year, and these checkups include professional dental cleanings. Additionally, most dental insurance plans allow for these preventive exams and teeth …

Preventive dentistry in Winston-Salem, NC is a way to keep your smile healthy, lower your risks for oral health conditions, and save you time and money in the long run.

The American Dental Association and Dr. Peter Pryor Jr. recommends twice-yearly exams and teeth cleanings to lower your risks. Book with us today if you haven't had your cleaning yet!

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Updated: June 29, 2026

Do you experience pain or soreness in your gums when you brush and floss? Millions of Americans experience sore gums, and brushing and flossing can sometimes make the discomfort more noticeable. Your gums may even bleed when you clean your teeth, but people often ignore these early warning signs or simply attribute them to brushing too …