Need a dental exam or teeth cleaning in Denver? Star Dental welcomes adults and children at our southwest Denver office near Lakewood. Call to reserve the right visit and describe any symptoms. Your examination helps determine the care you need; a cleaning may be completed when clinically appropriate and time allows.
The team reviews your concerns and health history, examines your teeth and gums, and recommends X-rays when useful. Ask when scheduling whether time is reserved for a cleaning. The examination may show that a different type of gum care or another visit is needed.
A routine cleaning and periodontal treatment serve different needs. Scaling and root planing, often called deep cleaning, treats gum disease below the gumline. The recommendation depends on your gum evaluation—not simply how long it has been since your last visit.
Before booking, ask what the estimate includes: the examination, any recommended images and the type of cleaning. Insurance or Medicaid benefits must be checked for your plan and proposed care.
Your visit is tailored to your age, oral health, medical history and current concerns. Not every patient needs the same services at every appointment.
The dentist evaluates teeth, existing restorations, bite, gums and other oral tissues and discusses symptoms or changes.
A dental professional removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing cannot fully remove.
X-rays are recommended based on need and help reveal decay, bone levels, infections and other concerns that may not be visible.
We look for bleeding, inflammation, recession, pockets and bone changes that may indicate gingivitis or periodontal disease.
Fluoride and protective sealants may be recommended to reduce cavity risk, especially for children and higher-risk patients.
You receive guidance about brushing, cleaning between teeth, fluoride toothpaste, diet and products suited to your needs.
Tooth decay and gum disease can advance quietly. A small cavity may not hurt, and early gum disease often causes little discomfort. Regular examinations help the dentist identify concerns before they become painful or more complex. Professional cleaning also removes tartar that cannot be brushed away at home. The right interval is individual: some patients do well with routine six-month visits, while others benefit from more frequent periodontal or preventive care.
We begin with a diagnosis, explain the options and help you understand the next step. Treatment is based on your examination, health history and individual needs.
Tell us about symptoms, goals, medications, medical conditions and previous dental experiences.
The dentist examines your mouth and recommends X-rays only when they are useful for diagnosis.
Cleaning may be completed when appropriate and time allows. If gum treatment or another visit is needed, we explain the recommendation and next step.
We explain findings, priorities and options, including what can be monitored and what should be treated.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early with photo ID and insurance information. New-patient forms are completed at the office. If you do not know your Medicaid number, call us—we can often help look it up.
Star Dental welcomes new patients, accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid and most PPO plans—including many Delta, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife and Guardian plans—and has Spanish-speaking staff available every day. Benefits and coverage are confirmed for each patient. Same-day appointments may be available; call for availability.
Find us at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd in the King Soopers plaza, with free onsite parking and wheelchair accessibility. New patients should arrive 10–15 minutes early with photo ID and insurance information.
Call for current availability or send an online appointment request. We respond to phone calls and online requests promptly.
PATIENT GUIDES
LOCAL OFFICE INFORMATION
Visit our single South Sheridan Boulevard office for preventive care and individualized treatment planning. New patients can call about records, examination and X-ray expectations, Medicaid or insurance verification, and weekend availability.
PREVENTIVE CARE NEAR YOU
Confirm the office address, what the first appointment includes and whether X-rays or a different type of gum care may be recommended. An examination is needed to individualize preventive care.
