Full Dental Examination

At Brighter Smiles Family Dental Care we recommend regular check-up and hygiene visits every 6-12 months. Taking preventative measures and managing issues early will help keep your mouth as healthy as possible. Please let your dentist know if you have any concerns or medical conditions.

At these visits, we:

Examine your mouth to assess your teeth, gums and surrounding tissues.
Professional cleaning of your teeth and gums (“scale and clean”) to remove stains, plaque and calcified plaque (known as tartar or calculus). This will help control gum inflammation and disease.
Polish and fluoride treatment to strengthen the teeth and help prevent decay.
X-rays may be taken to check your teeth, fillings or jaws. Things can change in the mouth so it is important that x-rays are up to date – how often it is needed depends on various individual factors so check with your dentist.
Check how you are going with caring for your teeth at home. We might discuss specific techniques or products for making your cleaning more effective. This will help your teeth stay cleaner and healthier. Feel free to ask any questions too!

When decay is detected very early, it is possibly still reversible with preventative treatment, or will only require a simple filling. If left untreated, the tooth can become infected and need more complex treatment or complete removal. Early detect… — When decay is detected very early, it is possibly still reversible with preventative treatment, or will only require a simple filling. If left untreated, the tooth can become infected and need more complex treatment or complete removal. Early detection is the key! (Image adapted from poster published by the Australian Dental Association)