Dental Exams & Oral Hygiene

For Healthy Teeth and Gums

Oral Hygiene

Why is oral hygiene so important? Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum disease (periodontal disease) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing techniques, performed daily, along with professional cleanings by a hygienist and regular dental exams.

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Dental Exams

You should visit your dentist every 3-to-6 months as recommended by your dentist for a regular check-up and cleaning. At those times, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums and provide an evaluation of any dental problems and a proposed treatment plan to return your mouth to health.

Gum Disease

Periodontal disease (gum disease) and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque. Plaque is a colorless film, which sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. By thorough daily brushing and flossing you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease.

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Preventative Care – Dental Exam FAQ

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Q. What is a ‘deep cleaning’?

A ‘deep cleaning’ is an old term that describes periodontal root planing and scaling. It is a non-surgical periodontal therapeutic procedure designed to remove bacteria and calculus accumulations, deep under the gum tissue on the root surface of the teeth. Your dental hygienist provides these services following the administration of dental anesthesia by your dentist. The goal is to help the gum tissue heal, by eliminating inflammation and bleeding, promoting shrinkage of the periodontal pocketing. Oftentimes this prevents the need for gum surgery.


Q. Does dental ‘scraping’ remove enamel from my teeth?

A. When your dental hygienist scrapes your teeth during your cleaning procedure, she is removing accumulations of food, bacterial plaque and hardened calculus. The instruments are specially designed to remove the debris without damaging your teeth. Also, the enamel of a tooth is very hard and in the hands of your professionally-trained hygienist, the enamel is left smooth as glass.


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Colony Square Dental Associates

5 out of 5 stars based on 82 Dental Cleaning and Exam reviews.

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Excellent care always. Long time patient.

- Charles G

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I have been a patient for many years now. The friendly professional service has been consistently excellent. The hygienist is amazing. I love this dental practice and the dentist who are definitely exceptional in their vocation.

- Garnetta P

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They are always so friendly and helpful and have taken great care of my entire family’s teeth. Can’t recommend enough.

- John T

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What a day and boy was I grumpy. A early mornign email announced that my condo was issuing an emergency assessment $$$$$. The valet banged my driver side door of my new car and to top all of that off, I had a dental appointment this morning. Colony Square Dental Associates made me feel comfortable. I know, it's a dental office, but let me tell you, this place is special. My wife and I have been patients for over 20 years and nothing compares to the quality and performance of this well run and extremely professional office. I shared a story with My hygienist, Phyllis. I told her that Colony Square Dental Associates remind me of a NASCAR pit crew. Everyone knows what they do and they do it so well. Thank you all for making my day a whole lot better. See you in 6 months.

- William L

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My experiences have all been positive, no complaints.

- Marcella K

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I have been seeing Dr. Hochberg and his staff for 30 years. Honest and good customer service. Office is always clean. They make the patient feel important. Staff is skilled and experienced. Thank you for helping me keep my teeth in good condition. I can't believe how stress free I feel when I am at your dentist office.

- Monica R

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Fun and dental appointment are rarely two associated words, but the warm and friendly atmosphere from the team at Colony Square Dental makes the visit a spa like experience at the highest level. Big shout out to my hygienist, Trisha. She is absolutely amazing. I love our conversations and look forward to our time again and again.

- Oneal S

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- Jaidyn M

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When my long-time, regular dentist retired, I reluctantly sought another provider to perform my quarterly cleanings. I have never been more pleased. Phyllis has done a superb job cleaning my teeth, and Dr. Hochberg's exams are more thorough than any I have ever received. It can't get any better than this--and whatever you may wind up having to pay out of pocket is definitely worth it.

- Roycie T

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I have been going to Dr Hochberg's Dental Office for my dental care about 20 years, he and his dental hygenist, Phyllis, are OUTSTANDING! Phyllis is very professional, thorough, caring,and patience! I just love her!

- Imogene M

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Been coming to this office for 40 plus years! Location and staff has changed over the years but overall they have always been great on the phone, making and cancelling appts and Dr Hochberg even answered an after hr call while he was at the Braves game! U can’t ever have a better Caption of the ship!🥳

- Michele W

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Always a pleasure to do business with. Still waiting for those tv ads, though.

- Rickey S

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I'm glad to call myself a long term customer of CSD!

- Jon D

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Super competent, super professional, they are the best.

- Sean A

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Excellent experience as always.

- Danna S

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Great experience as always

- John M

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Love the clinic. Karen is GREAT!!! The staff is always friendly and makes u feel right at home!

- Akilah S

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Professional, couteous and gentle. All qualities one wants in their dentist and dental technicians!

- Vanessa S

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Dr. Hochberg and Dr. Diora are always fantastic, thorough, and really care! Of course my teeth are their priority, but they always ask about my son, work, and all the important details you'd want a doctor to remember about you. It's truly a family doctors office vibe and I would recommend to my close family and friends. If you are on the market for a new dentist or if you have been on the fence, don't wait!! Try them out!!

- Kayla B

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I'm a new patient at this dentist office. I am pleased to anounce that I am very happy that I found Phylllis Darling, hygienist and simone Anderson, business associate, to name a few who makes up the dynamic team at Colony Square Dentistry. I have been most delighted with thier services, professionalism, and kindness. I look forward to a long relationship! Dr. David Hochberg and Dr. Mira Diora you are to be commended for assembling such a great staff. Thanks.

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