Dental Check Up and Clean Melbourne

Your visit brings together an examination of your teeth, gums and other oral tissues, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional scale and polish where appropriate. We discuss your daily care and any treatment needs. New patients also have around 20 intraoral photographs taken and explained. X-rays, fluoride and additional gum treatment depend on your assessment; ask the team to confirm the proposed services and fees.

Yes. Some changes in teeth and gums do not cause pain at first. A regular examination gives us an opportunity to identify concerns, review existing dental work and help you keep your home care on track. Your dentist will recommend a review interval suited to your needs.

Many people attend every six to twelve months, but there is no single schedule for everyone. Gum disease, tooth decay risk, dry mouth and other factors may mean you benefit from more frequent care. We recommend an interval after examining your mouth and reviewing your history.

No. The small intraoral camera takes ordinary digital photographs using light, without ionising radiation. These show visible surfaces of your teeth and mouth. X-rays provide different information beneath surfaces and around roots and bone, so photographs cannot replace X-rays when those are clinically needed.

Not automatically. We consider your symptoms, examination findings, previous images and risk of dental disease. We explain why any recommended X-ray would be useful and obtain your consent. With your permission, we can request previous radiographs from your former practice to help assess changes and avoid unnecessary duplication.

Many people find cleaning manageable, although sensitive teeth or inflamed gums can make parts of it uncomfortable. Tell us what you are feeling so we can pause or adjust our approach. If more extensive cleaning is needed, we can discuss comfort measures, including local anaesthetic when appropriate.

A professional clean can remove some surface stains and deposits, which may help your teeth look fresher. It does not change the natural internal colour of your teeth in the way whitening treatment can. We can discuss your tooth colour and suitable options if this concerns you.

Bleeding can be a sign of gum inflammation and deserves assessment. If we find gum disease, a routine clean may not be enough. We explain whether you need treatment below the gumline, further appointments or a referral, together with the proposed costs and ongoing care.

Please call (03) 9533 8488 for the current fee and what it includes. Let us know whether you are a new patient and whether you have pain or a specific concern. We will explain any proposed additional services, such as clinically indicated X-rays or gum treatment, and their fees before proceeding. Private health insurance benefits depend on your policy.

The time needed depends on whether you are a new or returning patient, the examination required and the amount of cleaning or discussion involved. Our team will confirm the appointment length when you book. Please mention multiple concerns, anxiety or a request to discuss your smile so we can plan appropriately.

Bring your current medication list, relevant medical information, details of any allergies and your health fund card if applicable. Tell us which practice holds your previous dental records and X-rays so we can discuss requesting them with your consent. A short list of questions is always welcome.

Absolutely. Tell us about tooth colour, shape, size, translucency, alignment, crowding, gum levels or smile proportions that concern you. Your photographs help us see what you mean. If detailed cosmetic planning or Digital Smile Design is appropriate, we can explain the next steps, which may require a separate appointment.

Yes. You are welcome whether your last appointment was recently or a long time ago. Tell us about any concerns when booking. We will begin with an assessment and explain priorities in manageable steps so you can decide how to proceed.