Regular Check-Ups for a Healthier Smile
Stay on top of your oral health with regular dental check-ups at Dentist on Paxton.
Regular Check-Ups for a Healthier Smile
Stay on top of your oral health with regular dental check-ups at Dentist on Paxton.
Preventive Care
Preventive care focuses on maintaining oral health through regular check-ups, cleanings, and early treatments to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. Even if everything feels fine, routine visits allow your dentist to assess your mouth, identify early signs of concern
At Dentist on Paxton, we take a gentle and thorough approach to check-ups, helping you feel informed, comfortable and confident about your dental health.
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Regular Check-Up
The Benefit of Routine Dental Care
Early Problem Detection
Helps identify cavities, gum disease, tooth wear or other concerns before they become more serious.
Healthier teeth and gums
Professional assessment and cleaning support better long-term oral health.
Prevention of future dental issues
your dentist can give personalised advice to reduce the risk of decay, sensitivity or gum problems.
Fresher, Cleaner smile
Regular cleans help remove plaque, tartar and surface stains that brushing alone may not fully remove.
Curious about the benefits of regular dental check-ups?
These regular visits are not only to assess your oral health but also help in the early detection of potential issues like cavities or gum disease, prevent serious issues, maintain oral health, and provide personalized care, ensuring a healthy smile. The visits typically include a physical exam and X-rays. It's generally recommended to have a dental check-up every six months, though your dentist may suggest a different frequency based on your oral health needs.
What is included?
Physical Exam
Dental X-Ray
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Even with good brushing and flossing at home, plaque and tartar can build up in areas that are hard to reach. A professional clean and scale helps remove this build-up, keeping your teeth, gums and breath feeling fresher.
The thorough cleaning of teeth performed by a dental hygienist or dentist. This procedure goes beyond regular brushing and flossing, involving the removal of plaque, tartar, and stains from the teeth. It helps prevent gum disease, cavities, and bad breath, and is typically done during regular dental check-ups.
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Removes plaque and tartar build-upOver time, this plaque can harden into tartar, which cannot be removed with a regular toothbrush.
Helps prevent gum disease and tooth decayBacteria that can irritate the gums and contribute to cavities.
Reduces bad breath caused by bacteriaPersistent bad breath can often be linked to bacteria, plaque or food particles sitting around the teeth, gums and tongue. A professional clean help remove the build-up that may be contributing to odour, supporting fresher breath and better overall oral hygiene.
When should you consider a hygiene clean?
You may benefit from a professional clean if your teeth feel rough, your gums bleed when brushing, you notice bad breath, or it has been more than six months since your last dental visit.
Fluoride application
What is it?
It is a dental treatment where fluoride is applied to the teeth to strengthen enamel and prevent tooth decay. It helps to make teeth more resistant to cavities, remineralize weakened enamel, and reduce tooth sensitivity. This treatment is beneficial for maintaining strong, healthy teeth
Benefits
Strengthens Tooth Enamel
Fluoride helps support the outer protective layer of your teeth, making enamel more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria, food and drinks.
Helps Prevent Cavities
By strengthening enamel and supporting early repair of weakened tooth surfaces, fluoride can help reduce the risk of tooth decay and cavities.
Supports Sensitive Teeth
For some patients, fluoride may help reduce sensitivity by supporting areas of enamel that have become worn, weak or exposed.
Protects Between Check-Ups
Fluoride application adds extra preventive support after your clean, helping your teeth stay stronger as part of your ongoing oral health routine.
Your Path to Dental Hygiene
CheckYour dentist begins by examining your teeth, gums and mouth to look for early signs of decay, gum disease, wear, sensitivity or other oral health concerns.
CleanA professional clean help remove plaque, tartar and surface stains that regular brushing and flossing may not fully reach, leaving your teeth feeling fresher.
GuideBefore you leave, your dentist or hygienist will explain any findings, answer your questions and give personalised advice to help you maintain your oral health at home.
At Dentist on Paxton, your care is supported by a friendly and experienced team of dentists, hygienists and clinical support staff who work together to make every visit feel calm, clear and comfortable.
From your first conversation at the front desk to your consultation in the chair, the team takes the time to understand your concerns, explain your options and guide you through each stage of treatment. Whether you are exploring clear aligners, braces, retainers or support for jaw discomfort and teeth grinding, your care is planned around your smile, your bite and your long-term oral health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people should have a dental check-up twice per year. This is in order for your dentist to keep an eye on your dental health, prevent issues from occurring, and treat any problems that arise immediately.
If you are having issues such as dental pain and wish to be seen sooner, don’t hesitate to make a booking with your dentist as soon as possible.
In Australia, the cost of a regular dental check-up will vary based on a number of factors.
Typically, a check-up will include an oral exam, x-rays, and cleaning from a dental hygienist. Your appointment may cost more if you require additional services, or less if you don’t need all of the above.
Most private health insurance companies will provide some level of rebate for dental check-ups, as they are considered preventative treatments. Check with your health fund provider, as you may be entitled to at least one gap-free check-up per year.
Your first dental check-up will typically be 45 minutes to an hour, as this includes your dentist taking a set of x-rays, doing an oral exam, and a professional clean.
A check-up with your regular dentist will typically be 30-45 minutes.
No, your dental cleaning should not be painful.
During the cleaning, your practitioner will floss and polish your teeth, and use a descaler to remove any built-up plaque. While some of these steps may feel a little uncomfortable, you can ask to pause at any time.
If you do experience pain during cleaning, let your dentist know, and they can investigate the issue.
During your regular dental check-up, your dentist will scrape off any plaque that has built up on your teeth. This sticky substance is made from bacteria and forms on your teeth constantly, which is why it’s important to brush and floss daily to remove it. However, plaque often ends up building up, especially in places that are difficult to reach with your brush.
Plaque is the cause of numerous dental issues, including teeth discolouration, bad breath, and gum disease. If untreated, it can even lead to periodontitis, which can result in the loss of teeth.
Once plaque builds up, it is too stubborn to remove with a regular toothbrush, which is why a dentist will scrape it off during your check-up. This helps to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
Your dentist will also offer advice on how to avoid plaque from accumulating in between appointments.