Check Up in Wentworth Point
All about your routine visit
Routine dental appointments are essential to maintain good oral health and a happy smile. A standard dental check-up is carried out by an experienced, qualified dentist and is the best way to spot any problems with your mouth before they become serious. Both adults and children require routine dental appointments on a regular basis because preventative dentistry is the key to keeping your mouth healthy.
Routine dental appointments are usually carried out every six months, although some patients may require more frequent visits, while others may need to come into the practice less often. Your dentist will advise you on how often you need to come in for a check-up.
What happens at a routine dental check-up?
We believe patients should be informed at every step of their oral health journeys. Discover exactly what you should expect at your Comprehensive New Patient Appointment below:
1. Oral Examination
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Your Comfort is Ensured
You will be provided with noise-cancelling headphones.
You can choose from entertainment to watch during your procedure.
A blanket can be provided for you upon request.
Anaesthetic may be administered to reduce intraoperative sensitivity.
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Gum Analysis
This 6 point, minimally invasive gum exam checks your gum health by measuring bleeding and gum pocket depth.
Did you know, gum health is strongly linked to overall health markers, including risk of diabetes?
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TMJ Evaluation
Assess the health of your jaw by identifying clicking, joint pain, muscle pain, and jaw tension.
Jaw health is crucial for day-to-day function, such as eating and the stability of your bite.
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Oral Cancer Screening
Evaluating the intraoral soft tissue for abnormalities, such as cancer or pre-cancerous conditions.
This potentially lifesaving measure is a key part of ensuring our patients overall health and wellbeing.
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Dental Evaluation
Assessing the health of your natural teeth, and any pre-existing dental work.
Dental problems can start well before symptoms occur. Our qualified Dentists can identify problems early, resulting in less invasive, less costly treatment.
2. Bitewing X-rays
Decay Detection
Check for decay in-between teeth, which cannot to detected visually.
These detailed X-rays can assess interdental hygiene and pinpoint decay before it causes pain.
3. Full Mouth X-ray (OPG)
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Wisdom Tooth Analysis
Check the status of your wisdom teeth for any defects that may cause you problems.
Concerns about wisdom teeth are commonplace and understandable. Our advanced Radiological technology can identify problems early and give you peace of mind.
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Check for Infections
Check the roots of all the teeth for infections.
Untreated dental infections can lead to large facial swelling, and even hospitalisation. Our OPG can identify these issues early and prevent advanced infections.
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Jaw Health Evaluation
Check for abnormalities in your Temporomandibular Joint.
We can evaluate the size of the TMJ to identify wear, and any imbalances between the two joints.
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Bone Health
Assess bone levels around your teeth, and check for cysts and cancerous lesions in the jaw.
Healthy jaw bones mean healthy gums, and stable teeth – meaning you can keep your teeth for life.
4. Scale and Clean
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Dental Scaling
Plaque and tartar are removed from the teeth using an ultrasonic scaler.
Our A-dec Ultrasonic Scalers operates at frequencies between 25,000 and 50,000 vibrations a second, removing stubborn tartar that toothbrushes can’t budge.
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Dental Polishing
The teeth are polished using prophy paste to remove tough stains, giving a whiter smile.
Prophy paste is a polishing agent designed exclusively for use by licensed dental professionals and is 6 times more effective than toothpaste for removing stains.
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Teeth Strengthening
The teeth are strengthening using a remineralising agent.
Clinical strength remineralising agents are designed exclusively for use by licensed dental professionals and are up to 20 times more effective than toothpaste for strengthening teeth.
5. Treatment Plan
A Comprehensive treatment plan will be curated with all the issues diagnosable through the Oral examination, Full Mouth X-ray and Bitewing X-rays.
Benefits of Routine Dentistry
- Helps to maintain good oral health
- Early detection of problems
- Routine dentistry can, in many cases, help prevent problems before they start
