GENERAL DENTISTRY

Check-Up & Clean in Quakers Hill

A routine dental examination and professional clean is the most effective way to maintain your oral health and catch problems early. We recommend most patients attend every six months, though the right interval depends on your individual circumstances.

IN THIS PAGE

↓ What happens?

↓ What’s included

↓ The process

↓ FAQs

What happens during a check-up and clean?

During your appointment, your dentist examines your teeth, gums, and surrounding oral tissues, checking for decay, gum disease, wear, and any changes in the soft tissues of the mouth. We also assess your bite and look for signs of teeth grinding or clenching.

Digital X-rays are taken where indicated, to examine areas that can’t be seen during a clinical examination. We use low-radiation digital X-ray technology at our practice.

Our team then removes plaque and tartar build-up that can’t be cleared by brushing and flossing at home, followed by polishing and, where appropriate, fluoride application.

At the end of your appointment, we talk through what we found and answer any questions you have. If treatment is needed, we explain what it involves and discuss your options before scheduling anything.

What your visit includes

A full examination of teeth, gums, and soft tissues
Low-radiation digital X-rays where indicated
Professional removal of plaque and tartar
Polishing and fluoride application where appropriate
An oral cancer screening of the soft tissues of the mouth
A clear explanation of what we found, with no pressure to proceed

What does a visit involve?

Examine

We check your teeth, gums, bite, and the soft tissues of your mouth, taking digital X-rays where they’re needed.

Clean

We remove plaque and tartar that brushing can’t reach, then polish and apply fluoride where appropriate.

Plan together

We talk through what we found and, if anything needs attention, explain your options, with no pressure to decide on the day.

Questions about check-ups

How often do I need a check-up?

The Australian Dental Association recommends most adults and children attend a dental check-up every six months. The right interval for you depends on your risk profile: patients with a history of decay, active gum disease, or dry mouth may benefit from more frequent visits. We discuss this with each patient and adjust the recommendation over time.

Do you screen for oral cancer?

Yes. At each check-up we examine the soft tissues of your mouth, including the tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, palate, and throat, looking for any changes that may warrant monitoring. Oral cancer is more treatable when detected early, which is one reason routine examinations matter beyond checking teeth and gums.

What if treatment is needed?

If we find something that needs attention, we explain clearly what it is, why it matters, and what your options are, including the option of monitoring rather than treating immediately, where that is clinically appropriate. Treatment is never started without your informed consent.

What technology do you use?

We use 3Shape Trios intraoral scanning to create detailed digital models of your teeth and bite, and low-radiation digital X-rays that we can show you immediately on screen so you can see what we see.

Been a while since your last check-up?

There will be no lecture. Book in, tell us you’re nervous, and we’ll keep the first visit short.

Book your check-up and clean.

Book a check-up and clean online. If you would rather ask something first, we reply within one business day.