General Dental Checkup
Comprehensive Dental Checkups
At SIA Dental we believe in providing thorough, comprehensive dentistry to achieve the best possible treatment outcome. By taking a comprehensive approach, present and future dental problems can be prevented to reduce your chances of needing invasive procedures and large out of pocket expenses. Our dentists recommend annual dental checkups, or bi-annual checkups for patients with higher risk of dental problems.
The Dental Examination
Our dentists will first listen to your purpose for your visit. This is your opportunity to let us know your concerns and expectations of dental treatment, and what you would like to achieve. It may be helpful if you have copies of previous dental X-rays (if any). This will allow us to tailor the appointment to suit your needs.
We will then go through any medical conditions, medications and allergies, which may be relevant when providing you with dental treatment. We take a holistic approach when treating our patients. If you have any uncertainties, please consult your General Medical Practitioner prior to your visit.
During the examination, we
- Examine the health of your teeth, gums and bone
- Assess your cheeks, tongue and palate for oral cancer or abnormal lesions
- Obtain digital X-ray pictures to examine your teeth and jaw bones in detail
- Obtain digital photographs to provide you with a 3-D tour of your mouth
Why does my dentist need to take an X-Ray?
Our dentists recommends the following X-rays for a comprehensive check:
- Small X-ray (Also known as Bitewing): Your dentist will get you to bite on a piece of plastic to obtain this X-ray picture. This will show us any dental decay, fillings, gum disease and bone.
- Full mouth X-ray (Also known as OPG): Your dentist may obtain a large scan of all your teeth to assess your overall health of your teeth and jaws. We have an in-house Radiology Lab and this X-ray is covered for eligible Medicare card holders.
We utilise clinical photography to highlight areas of concern around your mouth.
The team at SIA Dental look forward to working with you to achieve your ideal smile and dental health.
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