Check-up & Clean

A dental check up is a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums and oral health. At our dental clinic in Pakenham, we take a thorough and personalised approach to ensure nothing is missed.

Depending on your needs, your dental examination may include:

• Evaluation of Gum Disease - Assessing gums and bone around teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
• Examination of Tooth Decay - Assessing the surface of your teeth for decay with special dental instruments.
• Examination of Existing Restorations - Assessing fillings, crowns, implants for any signs of periodontal disease.
• X-Ray (Radio-graph) Examination - Evaluation of tooth and root position, with possible detection of decay. tumours, cysts and bone loss.
• Screening for Oral Cancer - Evaluating the face, neck, throat, tongue, lips, tissues, and gums for any signs.

When you visit Cardinia Dental, our Pakenham dentist will discuss your regular dental hygiene routine with you to determine the appropriate frequency of dental cleans. If you maintain appropriate oral hygiene habits, you have a greater chance of preventing dental problems and will generally require less visits to the dentist.

Professional dental cleaning is essential for maintaining exceptional oral hygiene, and can help with detection and prevention of overall health concerns. As a result, professional dental cleans are structures to detect dental problems such as gum disease, as well as a host of other general health problems.

During a cleaning appointment you can expect the following:

• Removal of Plaque: A growing colony of living bacteria, food debris and saliva forms the sticky almost invisible film that latches onto teeth. This bacteria can produce toxins (poison) that inflame the gums, and are a catalyst for periodontal disease.
• Removal of Tartar (Calculus): When plaque builds up and remains on a tooth for an extended period of time, calculus can harden and form above/below the gum line. Using special dental equipment this build up can be removed.
• Teeth Polishing: Removal of stain and plaque with an abrasive paste that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.