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A small area of decay found at an examination is a filling. The same area found two years later can be a root canal and a crown. Nothing about the tooth changed except the timing, and that is the entire argument for coming in regularly.
A check-up is a full examination of every tooth, existing restoration, the gums, the bite and the soft tissues of the mouth, including a screening check for oral cancer. Bitewing X-rays show decay between teeth and beneath fillings, where it cannot be seen or felt until it is well advanced.
The clean removes plaque and the hardened calculus that brushing cannot shift, particularly below the gum line where it drives gum disease. Calculus matters because its rough surface holds bacteria against the gum, and bone lost to periodontal disease does not grow back.
Everyone, at intervals set by their individual risk rather than by a default.
The appointment is examination and prevention in roughly equal measure.
Every tooth, restoration, the gums, bite and soft tissues are checked, including wear patterns that often reveal a grinding habit the patient was unaware of.
Bitewing X-rays reveal decay between teeth and under existing fillings. Frequency is based on your individual risk rather than a fixed schedule.
We measure pocket depths around the teeth and check for bleeding and recession, which distinguishes reversible gingivitis from established periodontal disease.
Calculus is removed from above and below the gum line using ultrasonic and hand instruments. Where gums are inflamed or roots exposed, we can use local anaesthetic — please tell us rather than sitting through discomfort.
Polishing removes surface staining and smooths the tooth surface, slowing plaque reattachment. Fluoride is applied to strengthen enamel.
We explain what we found, what needs attention and in what order, and provide any treatment quote in writing before it is booked.
A check-up and clean is a low-risk routine appointment, but there are things worth knowing.
Possible Risks:
Recovery and Aftercare:
Access our detailed price guide to understand the investment in your dental care options.
Six-monthly suits most people, but it is a starting point. Patients with gum disease, high decay risk or dry mouth benefit from shorter intervals.
We recommend based on what we find rather than applying a default.
No. This is far more common than people assume and it is not something we remark on.
Heavier deposits sometimes need more than one appointment to remove properly, and we will tell you upfront rather than rushing it into a single visit.
It removes surface stain, which often makes teeth look noticeably brighter, but it does not change the underlying shade.
For a genuine colour change you want whitening, and doing it after a clean gives a more even result.
It covers the comprehensive examination, scale, clean and polish, fluoride treatment and two bitewing X-rays for new patients at a first visit.
Any treatment identified during the examination is separate and quoted in writing before being booked.
Choosing Civic Gentle Dental Care standard means partnering with a practice defined by deep clinical expertise and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being.
Our dedicated team creates fully personalised treatment plans, combining advanced modern techniques with the precision of our specialised in-house ceramic laboratory. We are focused on achieving exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes for your smile, ensuring your entire care experience is gentle, transparent, and completely professional.
We offer interest-free payment plans to help make your treatment more manageable.
*Subject to finance approval, fees and charged
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Examinations and preventive care for younger patients.
For anything that cannot wait for a routine appointment.
Where decay is found at examination.
Best done after a professional clean.
Due for a check-up, or well past due?
Book at Civic Gentle Dental Care in Canberra City. New patient examination and clean is $219.
Item numbers: 011; 022 x 2 or 022 x 4; 114; 121. Applies to a first visit for new patients. Where established gum disease is present, additional periodontal treatment may be recommended and is quoted separately. HICAPS available for on-the-spot claiming. Prices are subject to change without notice.
