Dental Checkups Boronia Heights

Curae Dental provides full dental checkups, where our dentists and dental assistants will give your teeth a proper cleaning, thorough examination and can also take X-rays to keep track of progress or diagnose any issues or complications with your teeth (such as impacted wisdom teeth).

In addition to proper and regular oral hygiene, professional dental care is essential in keeping your teeth healthy and clean. It is important to visit the dentist at least twice a year for a proper clean and checkup.

During your dental checkups you will be tended to by our general dentists and oral hygienists. A professional cleaning involves removing any plaque and tartar buildup that could be stuck to the teeth and gums, as well as any necessary procedures such as fillings to restore teeth that are damaged by tooth decay.

The dentist will also thoroughly examine the patient’s teeth to make sure everything is looking normal, and there aren’t any signs of deeper tooth decay or inflammation. X-rays are also performed during your dental checkup, to keep track of important considerations such as wisdom tooth growth, identify more complex issues, or follow up after any surgical procedures.

Dental checkups are generally quick, taking anywhere between 30-40 minutes minutes depending on the state of the patient’s teeth. If you take good care of your teeth, the less time you have to spend in the dentist’s chair.

Here are some of the General Dentistry services we provide to keep your smile looking healthy and natural:

The first time you come in for a dental checkup, our dentist will take a full medical and dental health history to be able to keep track of any health issues or dental work previously done. Please be sure to tell us about any medications that you are currently taking, or if there is any change in your health status that has prompted the visit. Follow up visits will generally consist of a good clean and polish of your teeth, to make sure your teeth stay healthy and clean.

In addition to practicing good oral hygiene at home, professional dental cleanings and polishes ensure your smile stays healthy and bright. To clean and polish your pearly whites, our dentist will use specialised instruments to get rid of any plaque or tartar buildup that could be causing inflammation of the gums or bad breath. Our clean and polish service provides:

• A thorough clean of your teeth to keep them nice and white;
• Getting rid of any plaque and tartar stuck between the teeth and gums; and
• Preventing gum disease, halitosis (bad breath), tooth decay and more with medical grade tooth care products.

Once your teeth have been properly cleaned, a dentist or oral hygienist will also instruct you on the best ways to brush your teeth and tongue, on how to floss properly, and suggest dental care products such as mouthwashes or mouthguards.

In some cases, X-rays will be taken of your teeth and jaws during regular dental checkups. X-rays are necessary to keep track of the overall health of your teeth, as well as detect issues that may require surgery. Depending on your age or risks of oral disease, X-rays may be done more frequently.

Dental xrays are also undertaken to keep track of impacted teeth that are hidden beneath the gums, diagnose damage to the jawbone, as well as identify any cysts or tumours.

X-rays for pregnant women should only be taken in emergency situations. Do not hesitate to inform us of pregnancies, so that we can assess your situation and only take X-rays if absolutely necessary.

Call us today to book an appointment for a dental checkup with one of our experienced dentists, who will make sure to give your teeth the care and treatment they need in order to leave you confident and satisfied with your smile!