RE-FRESH YOUR PEARLY WHITES
Check Up & Clean
We start by getting to know you, your habits, likes and dislikes together with a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums.
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What To Expect in a
Check Up & Clean
Your examination includes the use of the latest digital technology and low dose radiation x rays to see between your teeth and under the gums to areas hidden to our eyes.
We then gently clean away the bacterial build up on your teeth with a ultrasonic scaler or water jet to remove the harmful bacteria and work with you to develop a customised home plan to keep your fresh feeling in between routine visits.
Appointment time 30-60 minutes
Explore All Check Up & Clean Packages
Elevate your oral wellness with our comprehensive dental checkup and clean packages. Experience quality care for a brighter, healthier smile.
First Fresh
- Dental Check-Up by Dentist or Oral Health Therapist
- Gum Check-up
- Photographic Records
- Clean & Polish
- Personalised Treatment Plan
- X-Rays & Fluoride Treatment
Total Value $499
$199
Re-Fresh
- Dental Check-Up by Dentist or Oral Health Therapist
- Gum Check-up
- Clean & Polish
- Personalised Treatment Plan
- Fluoride Treatment
$245
Tiny Fresher
- Kids 0-5 Years
- Ride in the Chair
- Check-Up & Polish
- Tips for Tiny Teeth
$59
Little Fresher
- Kids 6-12 years
- Dental Check-up
- Clean & Polish
- Tips for Tiny Teeth
- Personalised Treatment Plan
- X-Rays & Fluoride Treatment
$99
Teen Fresher
- Kids 13-17 Years
- Dental Check-Up
- Clean & Polish
- Teeth Tips & Advice
- Personalised Treatment Plan
- X-Rays & Fluoride Treatment
$149
New Patients Receive a Gap FREE Check & Clean*
*We support all health funds. Level of cover must cover value of $199.
How Much do Check-up & Cleans Cost in Brisbane?
A general checkup and cleaning cost depends on many factors like getting an X-ray or extraction. A survey in 2020 reported that checkup and cleans cost around $315. Extra treatments include fluoride treatments, scaling, X-rays (which is an extra $118). Any dental coverage can save you anywhere between 20%-40%.
Benefits of Regular Check-Ups
Regular dental check-ups and cleaning assure the maintenance of oral health and have preventative measures. It helps to prevent issues such as periodontal diseases, gingivitis, etc., which help avoid treatment costs. Other oral health issues such as cavities can be nipped in the bud before developing into more serious problems.
Early Detection of Oral Cancer
While treating gums and teeth, signs for oral cancer is also looked for. If in case oral cancer is not detected, the consequences are irreversible and life-threatening. In an exam known as the VELscope cancer exam, dentists use a light specially designed to detect dead tissue formed by tumors.
Prevent Related Health Issues
Examining the head and neck is part of dental checkups. Dentists check the neck, jaws, and lymph nodes for lumps, deformities, swelling, and other symptoms. The thyroid can also be checked for a lower cost at the dentist. If any problem is found, your dentist will refer you to an appropriate medical specialist.
Prevent Tooth Problems
In the mouth, some places are hard to clean. A dentist examines the teeth for any signs of tooth decay. If there are cavity signs, a fluoride treatment will be prescribed or have dental fillings for larger cavities. Tartar and plaque will be professionally cleaned from gums and teeth. This protects the teeth from harmful bacteria.
Prevention of Gum Disease
Gum diseases in the early stages don’t have symptoms and dentists have been trained to detect them. They make sure that your gums are healthy and firm checking for receding gums, deep gum pockets, or swelling during checkups. If anything stands out, they treat it immediately. They advise you on how to improve oral habits to keep gum diseases at bay.
Let's Answer Some
Frequently Asked Questions
There is always a possibility for same day appointments. However, this all depends if, on the day, we have available spots in our dentists book. If your require an emergency dental appointment we suggest your call our front office on (07) 3556 1810 to speak with a member of our team so we can organise a emergency same day appointment for you.
Most regular checkups involve cleaning, polishing, scaling, and fluoride treatment. So depending on your specific treatment, a checkup and clean could take 30-60 minutes. For instance, if you have no severe dental issues and your teeth are in good condition, the dentist will clean, wash it fluoride and you should be done.
If you haven’t seen a dentist in a long time, chances are you have plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth that causes bad breath and bad dental hygiene. They may even be more serious underlying issues that aren’t obvious to you yet. Therefore, regularly visiting a dentist for checkups can eliminate future problems.
Yes, you can. If you just want your teeth and gums to be examined without any further treatment, it is possible. Just make sure to book an appointment for just this. Unless there’s a serious problem, you don’t have to get further treatment.
Yes, it is possible. If you have a particularly tough stain or you can’t reach a certain area in your mouth, you can talk to your dentist and ask to get just a clean and scale done.
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