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Check-up & clean

Everything in one visit for $199 — exam, scale and clean, fluoride and two X-rays. No surprises at the desk.

What the appointment covers

Forty-five minutes with the same dentist you saw last time. A full examination of your teeth, gums and soft tissues, a scale and clean to take off what brushing cannot, fluoride, and two bitewing X-rays so we can see between the teeth.

What it costs

$199 is the total for everything listed, not a starting price. If you have extras cover we claim through HICAPS on the day and most patients walk out with nothing to pay. Give reception your membership number when you book and we will check it before you arrive.

How often

Every six months for most people. If you have treated gum disease, smoke, or are going through orthodontic treatment we will usually suggest every three or four months and tell you why.

Questions

Before you book.

Does a scale and clean hurt?

For most people it is pressure and vibration rather than pain. If your gums are inflamed it can be tender, so tell us and we will use topical anaesthetic.

Will you push treatment on me?

We will tell you what we find, in order of urgency, and you decide what happens and when. Watch-and-wait is a legitimate option and we will say so when it applies.

I have not been in years. Is it too late?

No, and you will not get a lecture. A long gap is one of the most common reasons people come to us.

In pain right now?

We hold appointments open every weekday morning. Knocked-out tooth, swelling, or pain keeping you awake — call before you wait it out.

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