The Key to A Healthy Smile is Preventative Dentistry
At our Ballarat dental practice, we are firm believers in prevention being better than cure! You only get one set of adult teeth, so it pays to take exceptional care of them. Keeping up with regular check ups gives you and your family their best chance of achieving and maintaining great oral health. At Dana Street Dental, we don’t cut corners. So, your oral health is in safe hands with us!
Having a regular dental check up and clean allows your dentist to monitor your oral health. It allows them to prevent dental issues, but also detect and treat them early if they do appear. Regular check-ups are the foundation of preventative dentistry. They can save you a lot of discomforts, time in the dental chair and money in the long-run.
Even if you haven’t visited the dentist in years and are worried about what you may find, don’t delay further. We want our patients to feel good about themselves, their smile and their health. So, if you’re overdue for a dental check up and clean Ballarat – we’re here to help you.
Why Good Oral Hygiene at Home isn’t Enough
Brushing and flossing each day is an essential part of maintaining a healthy smile—but even the most diligent home routine has its limits. During a professional dental check-up and clean at Dana Street Dental, we do far more than just look at your teeth and gums.
Your appointment includes a thorough assessment of your gum health and a close examination of your teeth for any signs of decay or wear. We also perform an oral cancer screening, evaluate the alignment and function of your jaw, and take the time to understand your smile goals through a personalised smile assessment. At the end of your visit, we provide you with a tailored 12-month dental care plan to help keep your oral health on track.
With the help of advanced technology and expert eyes, we’re able to detect issues in areas that are impossible to see or clean properly at home—like between the teeth or around wisdom teeth. By combining professional dental care with your at-home hygiene habits, you’re making a powerful investment in your long-term oral health and wellbeing.
What to Expect During a Check Up and Clean?
The specifics of a dental check up and clean may differ slightly from one patient to the next. It may depend on various factors, for example, when they had their last check up and if they’re a new patient to our practice or not.
For a new patient, the comprehensive dental examination often will take about 60 minutes and our dentists will go over these following 5 key steps.
Comprehensive Oral Examination
This is more than just a check-up—it’s a personalised, thorough assessment of your oral health. Our dentists begin by listening to any concerns you may have, then examine your teeth, gums, and soft tissues for signs of decay, wear, or other issues. We also screen for oral cancer, assess your jaw function and review your smile goals with a cosmetic assessment.
X-Ray
If you have not taken a set of dental x-rays in the last 2 years, your dentist may want to complete a current set. Dental x-rays are an essential tool your dentist can use to track your oral health over time. It gives them great insight into your teeth and their surrounding bone.
Findings and Tailored Dental Care Plan
Professional Clean
Fluoride Treatment
For patients with increased decay risk, the final step of your appointment is fluoride treatment. This gets applied to your teeth providing extra prevention against decay by strengthening the enamel on your teeth.
A Friendly and Professional Dental Team Headed by Local Dentists
Our Dana Street Dental team aims to make your experience at the dentist an inspiring one, every time. With our gentle manner and years of experience, our Ballarat dental team strive to provide you and your family with the very best of dental care.
