Cleaning | Comprehensive Exam | Flouride Treatment | Oral Cancer Screening
The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist every six months. Preventive dental care can help you reduce or avoid future costs by preventing and finding potential issues sooner. Because many diseases and conditions first show signs in your mouth, good dental health and a strong relationship with your dental office are important steps in your overall health
The doctor will review all findings and discuss possible treatment options to help you achieve the smile you deserve.
Fluoride can be an important part of preventing tooth decay in patients of all ages. During your visit, we will determine your risk for dental decay by discussing your diet, home care, previous decay history, illnesses and prescription medications. Fluoride treatment can be done in the office, or at home.
In the office: Treatment can be done during your regular exam using a tray with gel or foam fluoride. A more highly concentrated fluoride varnish that is brushed onto your teeth can also be used.
At home: Options for fluoride treatment include prescription toothpastes or a daily rinse. It is important to follow all recommendations made by your dentist and to also be aware of the fluoride levels in your water.
Oral cancer can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Higgins Family Dental provides oral cancer screenings as part of your regular dental exam. There are two main risk factors for oral cancer. Smoking and tobacco use are long-term historic causes of oral cancer. In addition, the HPV-16 virus, a sexually-transmitted disease, is resulting in the fastest-growing segment of oral cancer patients being young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals.
When found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. Dentists can be a first line of defense in identifying abnormalities in the mouth, which could be a sign of oral cancer.
Higgins Family Dental makes it easy to afford high-quality general dentistry and easy to attain since it’s all under one roof. We tailor your care experience to your priorities and budget and don’t pressure you to get treatments you don’t want or need. We value your input and we always co-plan your care together.
Thorough cleaning, checkup, and exam.
Very pleasant. I look forward to returning in September 2025. The young lady who took care of me (x-rays and cleaning) was professional and nice. Dr Cohen examined my teeth. He also was pleasant and p... Read More
This is an awesome dental office and team. From the first greeting, the excellent hygiene appointment with Flo and exam with Dr Cohen it was a great visit. Thank you for your continued care for the pa... Read More
First time patient, receptionist was great, paperwork was simple, smooth and quick. Dental x-rays were taken, teeth cleaning very professional by Jackie, and examined by Dr. "Mike" Korolyov. Great fir... Read More
After months of my previous dentist never returning my calls, it was time to look elsewhere. I found Higgins Family Dental from Google. I was so impressed with how the office looks, Cher at the front ... Read More
Very pleasant. I look forward to returning in September 2025. The young lady who took care of me (x-rays and cleaning) was professional and nice. Dr Cohen examined my teeth. He also was pleasant and professional. I returned to Higgins Family Dental because no one provided the service that I received from Higgins Family Dental.
This is an awesome dental office and team. From the first greeting, the excellent hygiene appointment with Flo and exam with Dr Cohen it was a great visit. Thank you for your continued care for the past 31 years.
First time patient, receptionist was great, paperwork was simple, smooth and quick. Dental x-rays were taken, teeth cleaning very professional by Jackie, and examined by Dr. "Mike" Korolyov. Great first impression, complete overall experience a 10 ! Would highly recommend Higgins Family Dental, Dr. Mike & Jackie !
After months of my previous dentist never returning my calls, it was time to look elsewhere. I found Higgins Family Dental from Google. I was so impressed with how the office looks, Cher at the front desk, the dental hygienist, and the dentist. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, the office itself looks great and inviting. The dentist and hygienist were very thorough with the cleaning/exams. They don't take my insurance but Cher was very helpful with setting me up with the Decision One Dental Plan. I'm excited to see them all again in 6 months for my routine cleaning.
