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Call (02) 4216 99117/9-25 Captain Cook Dr, Barrack Heights NSW 2528Check Up and Clean
A check-up and clean lets a dentist look at your teeth and gums, remove plaque and tartar, and talk through anything you have noticed.
Fees, private health benefits and third-party payment arrangements vary. Please confirm current details before relying on an option.
Check Up and Clean
If it has been a while since your last dental visit, or you have bleeding gums or a sensitive tooth, a check-up is a sensible place to start. You can also book without symptoms. We check your teeth and gums and recommend when to return based on your needs. Read more about general dentistry in Shellharbour.
Regular check-ups are advised for adults and children, even when teeth feel fine. Children can start from about 12 months of age or when their first teeth appear, so parents may like to read about kids dentistry. If dental anxiety has kept you away, ask about IV sedation before you book.
At a first visit you can expect a comprehensive check-up, a clean and polish, and a personalised treatment plan. Digital X-rays, an OPG (a single full-mouth X-ray) and fluoride are included when you need them, and the team also takes a photo assessment.
New patients at a first appointment can be gap free or capped at $250 for adults and $200 for children. The children's cap is $150 where an OPG is not needed. Gap free means an eligible health fund that includes dental cover pays the visit, within the limits you have left. If your fund pays less than the cap, you pay the difference.
The offer cannot be used with another offer, and fees are subject to change. Fillings, further imaging or follow-up visits may cost more. For guide prices, start with the questions about dental fees, and read the patient offers and terms before you rely on an offer. If you would like to spread a cost, see the payment options.
If the dentist finds something that needs care, such as a cavity or a gum change, you receive a written treatment plan before any treatment. You can take time to decide, ask for a second opinion or choose not to go ahead. Our tooth coloured fillings information and gum disease treatment information explain two common findings. Do not wait for a routine visit if you have pain, a swollen face or a damaged tooth. See the emergency dentist in Shellharbour page or contact the Shellharbour clinic. To book, use the Book An Appointment button or call (02) 4216 9911. Ask what the visit will cost before you agree to any treatment.
You do not need symptoms to have a check-up. These are common reasons people book one.
At a check-up, we review your dental and medical history and examine your teeth, gums and mouth. A professional clean removes plaque and tartar; polishing or fluoride may be recommended.
We recommend X-rays only when they are clinically needed, with the type and timing based on your symptoms, examination and risk. Ask what an image is intended to show.
Frequently Asked Questions
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
A check-up and clean in Shellharbour has two related purposes: finding out how your mouth is doing and removing deposits from your teeth. The examination informs the discussion about your care; the clean addresses plaque and tartar. Ask which parts are proposed for you and what the findings mean.
Related information: general dentistry page.
Related Care
Call or book online and say what you would like help with. Ask what your visit includes and what it costs. At the visit, discuss your concerns with the dentist; you can review any proposed treatment and its costs before deciding.
