Preventative Dentistry
Love your teeth longer
At Adentica, prevention always comes first, because the best dental treatment is the one you never need.
What to expect at your checkup
Your comprehensive checkup and clean as a new patient takes around 45 minutes, or 30 minutes at your six monthly recall. During this time your dentist completes an oral cancer screening of your entire mouth including tongue and lips, checks your jaw function and gum health. X-rays are taken to examine below the gumline and between teeth.
Our focus is prevention or to catch problems early, when they are small, simple, and affordable to treat.
Your dentist will also assess
- Your medical and dental history and current medications
- Your diet and its impact on your mouth
- Your oral hygiene routine: brushing and flossing
- The condition of existing fillings and restorations
Your treatment plan
Professional cleaning and your plan
Based on your examination, your dentist determines the most appropriate cleaning method from our range of advanced equipment. Your dentist will discuss their findings from your examination and create a treatment plan if needed. You get a clear explanation of what we found, options at different price points where possible, a written plan to take home, and a health fund quote, plus time to ask questions.
Questions
Questions about checkups and cleans
How often should I have a dental checkup and clean?
Most adults should visit every six months. Children should also visit every six months from age 2. If you have gum disease or other risk factors, your dentist may recommend a checkup and clean every three to four months.
What happens during a dental checkup?
Your dentist reviews your medical and dental history, diet and home care, then checks your teeth, gums, tongue and cheeks, including an oral cancer screening. We check existing fillings and take X-rays where needed, then choose the right cleaning method for you.
How long does a checkup take?
Around 45 minutes for a new patient, and around 30 minutes for a regular recall visit.
Why do I need dental X-rays?
X-rays let us see between your teeth and below the gum line, where problems hide. They help us find decay early, check for bone loss around teeth with gum disease, and monitor how adult teeth are developing in children. We show you the images on the chairside screen.
Is a clean uncomfortable if I have sensitive teeth?
Let your dentist know. We have a range of cleaning methods and advanced equipment, and we choose the one that gives you the best result and the most comfortable experience.
Ready to experience the Adentica difference?
Book a checkup and let us help you love your teeth longer.
