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Decay risk
New lesions, exposed roots, dry mouth, diet and fluoride use can affect the preventive plan and recall interval.
Preventive dental care in English
Dental Check-ups and Cleaning in Saitama
Regular check-ups and professional cleaning help us monitor teeth, gums, fillings, crowns and implants. We explain the findings in English and recommend a recall interval based on your oral health.
The booking form is in Japanese. If you need help choosing a service or arranging English support, please message us on LINE.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ayaka Nakamura (Clinic Director) · Last updated: 2026-09-15
- Coverage
- Insurance may apply when clinically indicated
- Self-pay cleaning
- From ¥13,200
- Visit interval
- Usually every few months, adjusted to risk
Your treatment options
What we look for during a maintenance visit
Removing stain or calculus is useful, but a maintenance visit also checks for changes that are easy to miss at home.
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Gum and implant maintenance
Pocket measurements, bleeding and access around crowns, implants or orthodontic appliances influence the type of cleaning needed.
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What you can manage at home
We show you the areas that are being missed and recommend brushes or interdental tools that fit your mouth and daily routine.
Treatment options
Check-ups, professional cleaning and whitening
Insured care and self-pay cleaning have different indications and contents. We explain which applies before treatment.
Examination and insured care
When a clinical diagnosis and your insurance eligibility meet Japanese requirements, examination and necessary cleaning may be covered. Your out-of-pocket amount depends on the care provided.
30-minute enamel-care cleaning
A self-pay full-mouth enamel-apatite coating course without added options.
¥13,200 including tax.
60- or 90-minute courses
Longer self-pay courses include additional options selected from the clinic menu.
¥22,000 for 60 minutes or ¥33,000 for 90 minutes.
Whitening
Cleaning removes surface deposits and stain. Whitening is a separate self-pay treatment intended to change the colour of natural teeth.
After your examination, we will explain the recommended option, total fee and expected schedule before you decide.
Examination and treatment planning
A check-up tailored to your oral health
Orthodontics, implants, new restorations, pregnancy, medication and changes in dexterity can alter cleaning needs. We review the plan whenever your oral health or circumstances change.
- Decay, early changes and condition of existing restorations
- Gum pockets, bleeding, calculus and implant tissues
- Plaque pattern and areas missed during home care
- Dry mouth, fluoride exposure, diet and sensitivity
- Cleaning access around braces, retainers, bridges and implants
What to expect
What happens at a preventive care visit
Step 1
Check current conditions
The teeth, gums, restorations, implants and oral tissues are examined according to your needs.
Step 2
Professional cleaning
Plaque, calculus and surface stain are removed using the method appropriate for the findings and chosen course.
Step 3
Update home care
We show the sites that need attention and adjust brushes, interdental cleaning or fluoride advice.
Step 4
Set the next review
The interval is based on current risk and treatment history and can change as the mouth becomes more or less stable.
Treatment details
Fees, treatment time and possible risks
The figures below are general guides. After examining you, we will provide a written estimate and expected schedule.
- Treatment
- Dental examination, professional cleaning, home-care instruction and optional self-pay enamel-care cleaning.
- Fees
- Insurance may apply when clinically indicated and eligibility requirements are met. Self-pay full-mouth enamel-care cleaning is ¥13,200 for 30 minutes, ¥22,000 for 60 minutes or ¥33,000 for 90 minutes, including tax.
- Time and visits
- Maintenance is commonly scheduled every few months, but the interval is adjusted to the condition of the teeth and gums. A single cleaning course lasts 30, 60 or 90 minutes as selected.
- Possible risks and side effects
- Teeth can feel temporarily sensitive after cleaning. Gum bleeding may occur where inflammation is present. Preventive care can reduce risk but cannot guarantee that decay or gum disease will never occur; home care and appropriate follow-up remain necessary.
Amounts include tax. Self-pay care is not covered by Japanese public health insurance. When insured care may apply, eligibility and cost depend on the diagnosis and your insurance status.
Preventive-care review
Dr. Ayaka Nakamura
Dr. Ayaka Nakamura reviews the clinic’s preventive-care information. Dentists and dental hygienists coordinate examinations, professional cleaning and home-care support according to the findings.
- Hiroshima University School of Dentistry
- Member, Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry
The dentist who provides each part of your care may vary with the treatment and appointment schedule. We will explain who will be involved before treatment begins.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about dental cleaning and check-ups
How often should I have a dental check-up?
Every few months is a common guide, but the right interval depends on decay risk, gum health, implants, restorations, appliances and home cleaning.
Will cleaning make my teeth white?
Cleaning can remove surface stain and deposits. It does not change the natural internal colour in the way whitening is intended to do.
Can I book only a cleaning?
A dental examination may still be needed so the correct type of care can be selected and untreated disease is not overlooked.
Is dental cleaning covered by Japanese insurance?
It may be when a diagnosis and your insurance eligibility meet Japanese requirements. Self-pay cleaning courses are also available and are priced separately.
Do implants and crowns need special maintenance?
They often need adapted cleaning around their margins and supporting tissues. The dentist or hygienist will show the tools and interval suited to your restoration.
Related care
Related treatments you may wish to compare
Gum disease treatment
See how active inflammation is assessed and treated before maintenance.
Read in English →Professional whitening
Compare stain removal with changing natural tooth colour.
Read in English →Implant treatment
Understand why implant maintenance continues after the crown is fitted.
Read in English →THE DENTAL OFFICE Shiki
Talk with us about a dental check-up and cleaning
You do not need to choose a treatment before booking. Tell us what concerns you, and we will arrange the right consultation in English.
Access
Camel Building 4F, 2-30-20 Tohoku, Niiza, Saitama 352-0001, Japan · 2 minutes on foot from Shiki Station South Exit (Tobu Tojo Line)
Opening hours
Weekdays: 10:00–13:00 / 14:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun: 10:00–13:00 / 14:00–19:00 · Closed: Thursdays and public holidays