Dental Check up and Clean

A healthy mouth is the key to a healthy body. Maintaining good oral health helps maintain healthy gums, strong teeth, and a beautiful healthy smile. Regular professional dental check ups and clean at the dental office followed by regular oral hygiene routine at home will help you establish a beautiful healthy smile.

At tooth Smart Dental, we provide a complete, gentle dental experience so that you are comfortable about visiting the dentist and getting your Dental Check up and Clean done regularly.

Why do I need a Dental Check-up and Clean?

Prevention is always better than cure. A Dental Check up allows you to become aware of your existing dental health. It helps prevent minor problems from becoming major ones. It is important to have regular dental check up and clean to avoid any dental emergencies which can be heavy on the pocket.

What is involved in getting a Dental Check-up and Clean?

A Dental Check-up involves a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, jaw joint and mouth & it helps prevent minor problems from becoming major ones. At Tooth Smart Dental, the dentist will check your teeth for more than just tooth decay, your dental check-up will include.

• Checking teeth for any signs of decay, wear, erosion, or cracks.
• Checking gums for any signs of gum disease and bone loss.
• Checking soft tissues of the mouth for any abnormality or tumours
• Checking jaw joint for any signs of teeth grinding
• Checking your overall bite and chewing ability
• Checking your smile and addressing any cosmetic concerns regarding it

New Patient Dental Check-up and Clean

At Tooth Smart Dental, we offer a comprehensive First Dental Check-up and Clean. Please allow 45-60 minutes for your First Dental Check-up and Clean. The dentist will perform a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, jaw joint, soft tissues, bite, and smile to assess your current dental health and to check for any potential problems. This assessment will include a clinical examination and any necessary radiographs.  The dentist will then address any questions or concerns that you may have. You will then have a Professional Clean and Polish followed by a Fluoride treatment. Depending upon your presenting conditions, the dentist will create and discuss your treatment plan. The dentist will then provide you with oral health care instructions so that you can maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home as well.

At Tooth Smart Dental, we would like to welcome you in our practice with our Welcome Package for New Patients for just $149.0

Existing Patient Dental Check-up and Clean

As you can appreciate that regular dental check-up and clean is required to maintain healthy teeth and gums, we recommend 6 monthly dental check-up and clean. If you have existing gum disease or you have had extensive dental treatment in the past, then the dentist might suggest 3-6 monthly dental check-up and clean.  Please allow 30-45 minutes for your 6 monthly return dental check-up and clean visit. Any additional text/x-rays/scans may be recommended as necessary.

Why do I need X-ray?

Depending on your presenting condition, after the oral exam, the dentist may recommend a dental X-ray. An X-ray can help the dentist look for any decay between teeth as well as identifying any impacted teeth, abscesses, or cysts on the roots of your teeth.

It is recommended to repeat your standard dental bitewing X-rays every 2 years. OPG panoramic X-rays will only be taken and repeated as necessary. We offer the X-ray service on the premises for both standard dental X-rays as well as OPG. We use digital X-rays which offers the advantage of better resolution in images, reduced radiation exposure than traditional film X-rays and instant availability of the X-rays.

How often should I get a Dental check-up and Clean?

It is recommended that to maintain healthy teeth and gums, you should get a dental check-up and clean every 6 months. This will be applicable if you have healthy teeth and gums. However, if you have existing gum disease then you may need to have more frequent dental check up and clean in 3-6 months. If you have had extensive dental treatments in the past or have a dental implant, then also the dentist might recommend having more frequent dental check up and clean in 3-6 months. Everyone is different and therefore frequency of dental check-up may vary depending on the presenting conditions and oral hygiene of each individual patient.

What happens after my Dental Check-up and Clean?

If there are any complications, a return visit may be required for restoration work, such as a filling or crown. For more complex work, the dentist may need to refer you to a specialist such as an orthodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon, or an endodontist. If any referral is required, we will arrange that for you and prebook you for your next 6 monthly Dental Check up and Clean as well.