The dentist will examines all areas of your mouth, including your jaw and bite. They will also check for signs of oral cancer. Having identified any problems that need to be addressed, a treatment plan will be formulated based on this assessment, so you know what dental work is required. The final stage of a general check-up and clean is dental cleaning which generally involves scaling and polishing, leaving your pearly whites looking and feeling great.

If you regularly attend your dental cleaning appointments, it shouldn’t hurt. If it’s been a while since you last had a professional dental clean, you may experience some sensitivity. If you are experiencing discomfort during your appointment, let us know as we can offer options to keep any discomfort at bay.

To maintain healthy teeth and gums between visits to our Oakleigh dentist, it’s essential to practice preventative dentistry techniques at home. Brush in a gentle circular motion to remove plaque, floss between the teeth to dislodge food particles and gargle with mouthwash daily to keep your breath fresh.

You should have attend a check-up and dental cleaning at Oakleigh South every six months, or as frequently as your dentist recommends. This enables us to monitor your oral health and prevent harmful plaque from accumulating around the gum line.