Examinations and Cleans
Many people wonder if making it to their twice yearly dental appointment is really necessary.
The short answer is – yes.
Good preventive care helps reduce your risk for certain illnesses and can help you achieve and maintain the level of excellent oral health that helps you look and feel your best.
Your Dental Check-Up: What to Expect
Stay on Top of Your Oral Health
Your twice-yearly dental visit is the perfect time to discuss any discomfort, changes, or concerns you’ve noticed in your mouth. To ensure the best care, be ready to share a full medical history and bring a list of any medications you’re currently taking.
Understanding your overall health helps your dentist provide more tailored care. Oral health is closely linked to general health — for instance, gum disease has been associated with heart conditions, diabetes, and even low birth weight in newborns.
Comprehensive Examinations
Early Detection is Key
Some dental conditions show subtle signs that only a trained professional can detect. During your exam, your dentist will carefully assess your entire mouth — including teeth, gums, soft tissues, and your bite.
You may also undergo x-rays or other diagnostic tests to identify issues such as decay, infection, or early signs of periodontal disease. By catching problems early, treatment can be simpler and more effective.
Professional Clean and Polish
A Deep Clean for a Healthier Smile
Your visit includes a thorough professional clean to remove stubborn plaque and tartar from areas that are hard to reach at home. Your dental team may also provide tips to enhance your brushing and flossing routine, helping you maintain great oral hygiene between visits.
A professional clean doesn’t just support oral health — it also leaves your smile looking bright and refreshed.
Swiss Made AIRFLOW®
The AIRFLOW® is a new technology machine designed for ultimate patient comfort whilst maintaining the highest quality of biofilm and calculus removal. The airflow uses high pressure prophy powder and water to remove biofilm, soft plaque and staining as well as a PS Instrument that delivers minimally invasive scaling where needed. This machine also has a heating feature to help with sensitivity.
Arrange an Appointment Today
Are you due for your twice yearly visit?
Contact our practice (07) 5599 4643 to book an appointment or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even with excellent hygiene habits, it's easy to miss small areas of your teeth. Over time, the missed plaque will harden into tartar, which can only be removed with a dentist's tools. When tartar accumulates beneath the gumline, the end result is red, puffy, inflamed gums — the beginnings of periodontal disease.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr Selvan Dass
Dentist
Dr Selvan Dass graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from The University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand) in 2003 and has been practicing in Australia ever since. He has worked in Mildura and ...
Dr Rakesh Bhula
Dentist
Dr. Rakesh Bhula is one of our friendly dentists here at Griffith Street Family Dental. He has been with the practice since its inception on July 1st 2013. He studied for his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in ...
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