Dental Cleanings & Checkups

You know the drill — or at least, you think you do. Get in the chair, get your teeth scraped, get a goodie bag, and leave. But at Namu Dental Care, a cleaning appointment is where the real conversation starts.

Dr. Daniel Dafo built this practice around a simple idea he calls “show and tell.” That means when you come in for a cleaning and checkup, you won’t just hear “everything looks good” or get a list of treatment codes you don’t understand. You’ll actually see what he sees. He’ll walk you through your X-rays, point out what’s healthy, flag what needs attention, and explain why — in words that make sense.

That might sound basic, but if you’ve ever left a dental office confused about what just happened or what you’re supposed to do next, you know how rare it actually is.

What Happens During Your Visit

When you arrive at Namu Dental Care, the front desk greets you by name. Dr. Dafo’s team is trained to make you feel welcome before you ever sit in the chair — because he knows that for a lot of people, just walking through the door is the hard part.

Your hygienist will take any necessary X-rays, do a thorough cleaning, and then Dr. Dafo will come in for your exam. He checks for cavities, gum health, bite issues, signs of grinding, and even screens for things you might not expect from a dentist — like sleep apnea risk factors and oral cancer. If something needs attention, he explains it clearly. If it doesn’t, he says so. No upselling. No scare tactics.

If you’re due for a cleaning and it’s your first visit, the team will try to get everything done that same day — so you’re not booking extra time off work or rearranging your schedule.

A Judgment-Free Zone

Maybe it’s been a while. Maybe it’s been years. Dr. Dafo doesn’t keep a scorecard. His approach is simple: meet you where you are, not where he wishes you’d been. If your teeth need work, he’ll tell you honestly — but he’ll also tell you there’s a path forward, and he’ll walk it with you step by step.