Dental Check Up
Oral exam of your gums and teeth
Australian Dental Association recommends two dental visits a year for most patients. In a typical dental check up, the dentist cleans and polishes your teeth, talks to you about oral health and answers your questions. Call Us at (07) 4151 7305 to know more.
What does a dental check up entail?
Oral Exam
If it’s your first consultation, we would like to know about your general health, dietary habits and tooth cleaning schedule. It’s important to understand or be aware of your medical background as it may have an impact on the treatment. Remember, we keep your medical information confidential. Let us know your apprehensions, if any, so that we can take it into consideration during treatment.
The dentist then conducts an oral exam of your gums and teeth, diagnoses any oral health problems, orders x-rays (if necessary) and recommends treatment. Early detection and treatment of dental diseases can mostly prevent extensive and expensive treatments and loss of tooth. We advise you on any problems such as tooth decay, enamel wear, gum disease, etc.
Dental Check up
The dentist will first check for cavities or other diseases of your teeth. He will also for accumulation of plaque calculus (tartar) on your teeth. The dentist then checks the gums for any signs of gum disease.
The dentist determines if you require an X-ray. This depends on your oral health, dental history and if there are any signs of cavities. An X-ray can give the dentist a clear picture of any decay present in the areas which cannot be seen with the eye. It also helps in identifying any impacted teeth or any infection on the roots of your teeth.
Scale & Polish
Plaque and Calculus (tartar) build-up is removed, and cleaning is carried out above and below the gum line. Once the scaling is complete, we polish the teeth to remove any stains, leaving them smooth and shiny.
When do I visit the dentist next?
The dentist will schedule your next visit depending on the progress of your treatment. If it’s only scaling and polishing, your next dental check-up is usually after six months. For more complex cases, the dentist may plan a treatment extending several visits. Throughout the treatment, our dentists are more than happy to talk about the procedure and progress. The dentist may also discuss brushing techniques, flossing, your diet and nutrition.
About Dr, Ajay
Dr. Ajay is a member of the Australian Dental Association and Australian Society of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Ajay keeps abreast with the advances in dentistry by attending course and lectures in Australia and around the world. Furthermore, as a practicing dentist, he loves to listen to your questions, concerns and explain all your treatment options. Call (07) 4151 7305 for an appointment.
Pay Later Options
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Payment Options / Plans
Payment plans are essentially loans, which can support you in managing the high cost of dental treatment. Rather than paying for your dental work in an upfront lumpsum, a payment plan allows you to pay in instalments over a period of time. We have onboard, payment plan service providers who will make your payment plan’s instalments even more affordable.
There are several payment options available at our surgery including Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Credit Card, HICAPS, AMEX and Direct Deposit.
