A dental check-up is where one of our dental practitioners looks at your teeth, gums, lips, tongue and saliva to see if they are healthy.
A dental check-up is important to look at the health of your mouth, find any problems and discuss possible treatments. It helps prevent further problems and any concerns can also be explained.
Losing your adult teeth can be seriously distressing – understanding why your oral health may be deteriorating is the first step to addressing the issue to restore your smile. Losing adult teeth often stems from gum disease, a condition that is associated with broader health issues like diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular problems, unfavourable pregnancy outcomes and even dementia.
Starting off small, dental problems can grow in severity when left unchecked, catching you off guard until it’s too late, and causing irreversible damage. Timely action is the most important tool to combat oral health issues. Take the proactive route and keep up to date with your regular dental check-ups. They’re crucial in maintaining the health of your teeth and gums so your smile stays happy.
During a dental check-up the dentist will assess and record information relating to your general and dental health. This may include: a complete medical and dental history, including current medications, allergies and previous treatments and conditions, checking the mouth for tooth decay, bleeding, and how the teeth fit together, x-rays may be taken to help find such things as tooth decay, infections, tumours, teeth that have not come through the gums and damage to jaw bones, preventive care: this may involve the use of fluoride, polishing of fillings, cleaning of teeth and advice on how to care for your teeth and gums. A treatment plan, if required following your check up, will provide information about your treatment options, the benefits and risks of any treatment and information relating to care after treatment. You are invited to ask questions about your dental health, treatment needs and to be involved in.
Servicing the locals of Ivanhoe, Bulleen, Heidelberg and beyond, we offer comprehensive cosmetic and general dentistry under the same roof. We accept payment plans (such as Denticare) and after-hours appointments for your added convenience.
To arrange a consultation with our dentists, or for any enquiries, please call our clinic today. or fill in the form, and one of our team will contact you.
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sun | (Closed) |
| Note | (Open every alternate Saturday) |
