Preventative Dentistry at Woodville & Seaton Dental Clinic
Dental Check-up
One of the big reasons for having a regular dental check-up is to prevent little issues turning into big problems. A check-up is a great way to screen for any oral health issues.
A comprehensive dental check-up can lead to early diagnosis and intervention. Not only are we monitoring your dental health but we will track any changes to your gum health and general dental condition.
A dental check-up gets into those deep oral spaces that you can’t see or easily access to clean or examine yourself. It is a preventative and an early intervention measure, that if performed regularly can keep cavities and tooth decay at bay.
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Your dentist has the professional diagnostic tools to examine your teeth, gums and overall oral health. This includes checking your existing dental appliances and treatments such as crowns, bridges, fillings and implants.
During your check-up, your dentist will check for any decay or infections, break down, and wear and tear that may compromise their functionality and performance.
Your dentist will provide a treatment plan that gives you all the options available so you make the right decision for your individual situation. Your dentist will:
- discuss findings and diagnosis with options for appropriate dental care
- suggest preventative dental care strategies and techniques such as oral hygiene practices
- discuss the timing and sequence of any treatment
- provide a cost of treatment estimate
- identify health fund item numbers so you can feel at ease before agreeing to any dental work
- discuss payment options
- make a referral to a specialist for specialised and advanced dental care
- provide oral health education to ensure you develop the best brushing and flossing techniques and can best look after your dental wellbeing
Even if you don’t have any tooth pain it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a problem. Gum disease often has no accompanying pain.
With regular checkups your dentist will monitor your oral health and address those issues sooner rather than later.
Your check-up can also provide you with tips and advice on how to keep your teeth clean. It’s a great opportunity to talk about any issues or concerns you may have, like teeth sensitivity or that niggly pain or ache that occasionally flares up.
This may mean any future treatment is more conservative, less expensive and can have a greater chance of success!
To find out more about our dental check-ups, call our friendly staff at Woodville & Seaton Dental Clinic on (08) 8268 5422 or request an appointment online.
