At Aten & Garofalo Dentistry, our priority is your oral health. Your teeth cleaning appointments aren’t just an opportunity for us to polish your teeth. They also allow us to check your teeth and gums for signs of gingivitis, tooth decay, and other oral diseases or conditions.

When you come into our office for a dental exam, you will be greeted by one of our dental hygienists who will ask you questions about your oral hygiene habits and record any concerns you may have. The hygienist–and one of our experienced dentists–will then examine your teeth, gums, mouth, and bone structure with special dental tools. Afterwards, Dr. Deborah Aten or Dr. Anthony Garofalo will tell you if they have found any signs of a dental problem. They will also advise you on what you can do to maintain or improve your dental health

During your dental exam, you can also expect to have your teeth examined with X-rays. This allows your Ballantyne dentists to understand what is going on beneath the surface. We can monitor signs of a problem and see if issues are lurking that may affect the gums, roots, and jaw bone.

At Aten & Garofalo Dentistry, we offer general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental care to help our patients maintain their beautiful, healthy smiles. Each patient’s treatment plan is customized based on his/her needs, preferences, and budget.