Dental Check-ups
WHY A REGULAR DENTAL CHECK-UP IS IMPORTANT
Dental Check-ups Cheltenham
Dental check-ups help your Cheltenham dentist find out if you have dental problems and help maintain your oral health.
Visit your Cheltenham dentist twice a year, depending on the health of your teeth and gums.
At your visit to Dentist On Warrigal Cheltenham, you will receive a thorough examination of your mouth, neck, and face, a professional dental scale and clean, and a discussion of your dental health condition.
Dental Check-up Procedures
Comprehensive Dental Examination
Your Cheltenham dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of decay and gum disease. Your bite and jaw alignment will also be examined for irregularities.
Dental X-rays and other diagnostic procedures may also be requested by your Cheltenham dentist.
During the examination, your Cheltenham dentist will ask about your lifestyle, diet, and oral hygiene routine.
Your Cheltenham dentist will also ask about any health problems you have and any medications you’re taking.
Discussion
At this part of the check-up, your Cheltenham dentist will discuss the results of your examination, the effects of your current medications, and the proper care oral care.
If there’s a need for any treatment, treatment options will be discussed with you.
At Dentist On Warrigal Cheltenham, we are more than happy to give you all the dental advice you need.
Professional Dental Cleaning
A dental cleaning removes stubborn plaque build-up from your teeth. During the cleaning procedure, your Cheltenham dentist will use special tools to remove plaque build-up. This process is called scaling.
When the scaling procedure is done, your teeth will be buffed and polished.
The final step is flossing. This is to make sure the areas between your teeth and under the gumline are free from any debris.
Scheduling Next Visit
Depending on the need for a follow-up check-up, your Cheltenham dentist will recommend you come back for continued care.
Dental Check-ups in Cheltenham
Dentist On Warrigal Cheltenham provides a wide range of dental services that help in maintaining oral health and preventing dental problems.
Request an appointment with your Cheltenham dentist today!
Contact us on (03) 9583 5506 or request your appointment online.
We are located at Suite C, 151 Centre Dandenong Road in Cheltenham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are dental visits important?
They also help prevent many problems from developing. Visiting your Cheltenham dentist regularly is also important because some diseases have symptoms that can appear in the mouth.
What happens during a dental check-up?
Your dentist will assess your overall dental health and conduct an oral cancer screening, checking your whole mouth, then feeling your jaw and neck.