Your child's visit may begin with routine X-rays being taken. Then, their dental hygienist will start the teeth cleaning by carefully scraping away built-up plaque in between the teeth and around the gumline, areas that are hard for patients to thoroughly clean themselves. A special gritty toothpaste is then used to brush and polish the teeth. The hygienist may also floss your child's teeth depending on their age and how many teeth they have. They might ask questions and make notes about potential dental issues that they want Dr. Ryu or Dr. Kim to take a closer look at as well.