Preventive Dentistry in Shelby Township, MI
Cleanings, Exams, and Oral Health Care That Catch Problems Early. Serving Shelby Township, Macomb, and Clinton Township, MI
Preventive dentistry is the routine dental care that stops cavities, gum disease, and other problems before they start. At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, our hygienists clean your teeth while Dr. Brittany McKinley-Holloway examines them with digital X-rays and an intraoral camera. Most adults need a visit every six months.
Due for a cleaning or not sure when your last one was? Call (586) 685-0880 or request an appointment online. Smile+ members get two cleanings, exams, and X-rays a year for $41 a month, with no insurance needed.
Smile+ Membership
$41/month
Adult Plan: 2 Cleanings, Exams, and X-Rays a Year
Kids 12 and Under From $32/Month
- iTero Scan Included
- 15% Off Most Services
- No Insurance Needed
Why Choose McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry for Preventive Care?
A Third-Generation Dentist Reviews Every Exam
Dr. McKinley-Holloway took over a practice her father built over nearly 48 years. She personally reviews your exam findings, so a small change in a tooth or your gums does not slip by.
Early Detection Tools on Site
We use an intraoral camera, digital X-rays, and an in-house pathology microscope. You see what we see on screen, and suspicious findings get answered faster than with outside referrals.
A Membership That Replaces Insurance
Smile+ covers two cleanings, exams, and X-rays a year for $41 a month. Perio Plus is $68 a month for patients with gum disease who need more frequent cleanings.
What Is Preventive Dentistry and What Does It Include?
Preventive dentistry is the set of habits and dental visits that keep your teeth and gums healthy so you avoid larger repairs later. It includes professional cleanings, exams, X-rays, and home care coaching. Good oral health care costs far less than treating advanced decay or gum disease.
A typical preventive visit has three parts. A hygienist removes plaque and tartar that brushing cannot reach. Dr. McKinley-Holloway then examines your teeth, gums, tongue, and jaw. X-rays show what is happening under the surface, such as decay between teeth or bone loss.
These visits are the core of our general dentistry services, and they are the fastest way to protect the work you have already had done.
Who Needs Preventive Dental Care?
Everyone needs preventive dental care, including children, adults, and seniors. Most people should have a cleaning and exam every six months. You may need visits more often if you have gum disease, diabetes, dry mouth, or a history of frequent cavities.
Cavities and early gum disease rarely hurt at first. By the time you feel pain, the problem is usually larger. If your gums bleed when you brush, you may already have gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, which is reversible at this point. Our gum disease treatment can stop it from progressing.
Children benefit from starting early, since habits and cavity risk are set young. Our hygienists work with kids and parents at the same visit.
Reasons to Book a Cleaning and Exam
- It has been more than six months since your last visit
- Your gums bleed when you brush or floss
- You have persistent bad breath
- Your teeth feel rough or look yellow near the gumline
- You have a family history of gum disease or decay
- You have a dry mouth or take medications that cause it
- You are new to the area and need a family dentist
What Happens During a Dental Cleaning and Checkup?
A cleaning and checkup takes about an hour and has four steps: a health history review, a professional cleaning, an exam, and a plan. Our hygienists, Donna, Laura, and Taylor, handle the cleaning. Dr. McKinley-Holloway completes the exam.
Your hygienist scales away plaque and tartar, polishes your teeth, and measures your gum pockets to check for gum disease. Digital X-rays are taken as needed. The doctor then checks each tooth, your gums, and your soft tissues, and shows you any concerns on the intraoral camera.
You leave with a clear plan. If something needs treatment, such as a small cavity, you can often schedule it right away. Learn more about dental fillings for early decay.
How Can You Care for Your Teeth and Gums Between Visits?
Brush for two minutes twice a day, clean between your teeth daily, and limit sugary drinks and snacks. These habits do most of the work of dental hygiene. Your cleanings handle what home care cannot.
Use a soft-bristled brush and replace it every three months. Floss or use a water flosser once a day, because brushing alone misses the surfaces between teeth. Rinse with water after sweet or acidic drinks, and avoid sipping them over long periods.
If you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard protects them from wear. Ask about TMJ treatment if you also have jaw pain.
Meet Your Shelby Township Preventive Dentist
Dr. Brittany McKinley-Holloway is a 2011 University of Detroit Mercy graduate and a third-generation dentist. Her father, Dr. Ray Nelson McKinley, built this practice over nearly 48 years. At graduation she earned the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award and the American Association of Endodontics Award.
She began in graphic arts, and she still approaches each exam with an eye for small details. Hygienists Donna, Laura, and Taylor see many of our patients every six months, so you get familiar faces. Read about our family legacy.
Do You Offer Preventive Dentistry for Patients in Macomb and Clinton Township?
Yes. We see patients for cleanings, exams, and oral health care from Shelby Township, Macomb, MI, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Washington Township, Utica, and Harrison Township. Our office is at 45665 Village Blvd in Shelby Township.
We open at 7 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so you can book a cleaning before work. We are rated 4.9 stars across 433 Google reviews. See what patients say on our reviews page.
Ready to Schedule Your Cleaning in Shelby Township?
A six-month cleaning and exam is the simplest way to keep your teeth for life. Dr. McKinley-Holloway and our hygienists serve patients from Shelby Township, Macomb, MI, and Clinton Township, with early morning appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Call (586) 685-0880 or request your appointment online. Without insurance, ask about Smile+.
