Preventive dental care aims to identify risk factors and support oral health. It can include examination, professional cleaning and tailored advice about home care, diet and habits.
Regular professional teeth cleaning can form an important part of maintaining your oral health. Depending on your individual needs and risk factors, your dentist may recommend routine scale and clean appointments to help manage plaque and tartar that cannot be removed through brushing and flossing alone.
Regular dental examinations also provide an opportunity to identify signs of tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health concerns. Identifying these concerns earlier may allow your dentist to discuss appropriate management options before they progress.
A scale and clean involves removing plaque and hardened tartar from the teeth, followed by polishing where appropriate. The frequency of professional cleaning will vary between individuals and should be based on your oral health, medical history and your dentist’s clinical assessment.
Some patients may experience temporary sensitivity or discomfort during or after professional cleaning. Your dentist can discuss what to expect based on your individual circumstances.
At Sydney CBD Dentistry, a professional clean may include polishing with a remineralising polishing paste, where clinically appropriate, as part of your preventive dental care.
Dental X-rays may also be recommended to assess areas of the teeth and surrounding structures that cannot be fully examined visually. The need for X-rays and how often they are taken will depend on your individual oral health, dental history, risk factors and clinical findings.
Your dentist will determine whether X-rays are appropriate following an assessment of your individual needs.
Contact Sydney CBD Dentistry on (02) 8090 1105 to ask about current fees. Your dentist can provide an individual treatment estimate after assessment.
