Cottonwood Heights Dental, owned by Complete Smiles
Dental Checkups in Cottonwood Heights & Salt Lake City, UT
Cottonwood Heights Dental welcomes patients throughout Cottonwood Heights and the greater Salt Lake City area for thorough, judgment-free dental checkups. You'll leave with a clear picture of your treatment options and costs, and a team that's genuinely glad you came in, with routine care and any follow-up handled right here.
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Checkup Basics
A Checkup That Does More Than Clean Your Teeth
A dental checkup does more than clean your teeth. It's your easiest chance to catch small problems while they're still simple and affordable to fix, and to walk out knowing exactly where your smile stands.
What Makes It Easy
Judgment-Free, Every Time
However long it's been since your last visit, or whatever's going on in there, you won't get a single raised eyebrow. Just a clear, honest picture of your oral health and a plan that actually works for you.
Comfort Built Into Every Visit
Settle in under a warm blanket, catch up on a show, and finish with a warm scented towel. These small comforts turn a routine checkup into something closer to a break in your day than an errand to get through.
One Visit, Time Back in Your Day
Your cleaning, X-rays, exam, and screening all happen back to back, in one appointment, with the same team. A routine checkup can fit into a lunch break instead of taking over your afternoon.
Financing & Insurance
Affordable Care, However You're Covered
No insurance? We have a plan for that. Our Complete Smiles Plan, Cherry, and CareCredit offer payment options built around a monthly number you can actually plan for.
Complete Smiles Plan
Our own in-house membership plan with same-day approval, built especially for patients without insurance, not just those who have it.
Same-day approvalCherry
Flexible monthly payment plans that make it easy to spread the cost of care over time.
Monthly paymentsCareCredit
A trusted healthcare financing option with terms that fit a monthly number you can plan for.
Trusted financingSunbit & Proceed
Additional financing options available at our Redwood office for even more flexibility.
Redwood officeVisit Frequency
How Often Should I Go to the Dentist?
Most people do well with a checkup every six months, though the right rhythm really depends on you and your own health.
- Every six months: the standard schedule for most patients, catching cavities and gum concerns early
- Every three to four months: a closer schedule for patients managing gum disease or ongoing periodontal care
- More frequent visits for kids: extra visits early on help build comfort and healthy habits from the start
- Anytime you're ready: no matter how long it's been, a fresh start is always available
Care by Age
How Preventive Care Changes with Age
What your checkup focuses on shifts as you grow, though the goal never changes: catching problems while they’re still easy to fix.
- Children: first checkups build comfort with the dentist and catch early signs of decay in baby teeth
- Teens: sealants and fluoride treatments help protect new adult teeth, alongside monitoring for wisdom teeth and orthodontic needs
- Adults: cleanings and exams focus on gum health, wear patterns, and catching issues before they need bigger treatment
- Older adults: checkups pay closer attention to dry mouth, bone density, and the condition of any existing dental work
Step by Step
What to Expect During Your Dental Checkup
Every checkup follows the same four steps, so nothing catches you off guard once you’re in the chair.
Teeth Cleaning
A hygienist gently clears away the plaque and tartar your toothbrush can't reach, then polishes your teeth so they feel smooth and look brighter.
Digital X-rays
Fast, low-radiation images give a clear look at what’s happening beneath the surface, from early cavities between teeth to bone health below the gumline.
Dental Exam
Your dentist takes a close, unhurried look at your teeth, gums, and bite, checking for anything worth keeping an eye on now or down the road.
Oral Cancer Screening
A quick, painless check built into every visit, catching early warning signs while they’re at their most treatable.
Why Complete Smiles
Why Patients Choose Complete Smiles
No Referrals Needed
From routine cleanings to same-day crowns to full implants, it’s all handled in-house, no bouncing between specialists for standard cases.
Same-Day Emergency Care
We’re ready to help right when you need us, with same-day emergency appointments available at all three offices.
Financing Built for Real Situations
Cherry, CareCredit, and our own in-house membership plan with same-day approval, built especially for patients without insurance, not just those who have it.
Family Care for Every Generation
From a first checkup at age three to your grandparents’ next crown, every generation gets the same chair and the same care.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A routine checkup includes a professional cleaning, digital X-rays, a full exam, and an oral cancer screening, all in one visit. Your dentist reviews everything with you in plain language before you leave.
Most checkups take about an hour, though your first visit may run a little longer while your dentist gets to know your full dental history.
A routine checkup is comfortable for most patients. If you feel anxious about the visit, let your dentist know beforehand so they can slow down and keep you at ease.
That's more common than you'd think, and there's no judgment here. Your dentist walks you through where things stand and what, if anything, needs attention, at your own pace.
Yes. Family dentistry starts around age three, and every visit is built to help kids feel comfortable from their very first appointment.
A cleaning removes plaque and tartar buildup, while a checkup includes the cleaning plus X-rays, an exam, and a screening. At Complete Smiles, a routine visit includes both.
X-ray needs vary by patient. Your dentist follows a schedule based on your history and oral health, usually about once a year for most patients.
Your dentist explains what they found in plain language and walks you through every option before recommending anything. Nothing moves forward until you’re ready.
Complete Smiles accepts Cigna, Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare, and most major PPO plans, plus Medicaid, and most preventive visits are covered in full or at a reduced cost, depending on your plan.
The Complete Smiles Membership Plan covers two routine exams and cleanings a year with no waiting periods or deductibles, so a checkup stays affordable either way.
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Practice Location Info
Where Your Care Happens
Your preventive dentistry appointments, and any follow-up care, all happen at our Cottonwood Heights Dental in Salt Lake City.
Owned by Complete Smiles
Cottonwood Heights Dental
7240 S Highland Dr, Ste 102
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
- Mon - Thu8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- FridayBy Appointment
- Sat - SunClosed
Financing: CareCredit · Cherry
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Ready When You Are
Whether it's been six months or six years, we'll take it from here: judgment-free, unhurried, and on your schedule.