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Dental check up and clean in Kallangur

Dental Check-Up
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Your dental check up and clean on Anzac Avenue

A dental check up and clean at Kallangur Dental Surgery is a thorough look at your teeth, gums and soft tissues, followed by a professional scale and clean that lifts the tartar your toothbrush cannot reach. New patients pay $199 for the full visit, including X-rays, fluoride and a written plan. Every tooth is precious, and a six-monthly visit is the simplest way to keep problems small.

$199 for new patients: exam, scale and clean, X-rays and fluoride
Oral cancer screening at every comprehensive check-up

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New patients welcome

New to Kallangur Dental?

Book our new patient offer today to receive:

Comprehensive oral examination
Removal of calculus - first appointment
2 bitewing X-rays (if required)
Topical remineralisation (fluoride)
Oral cancer screening
Treatment planning

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*Terms, conditions and item codes apply. Please contact us for full details.

$199 Check-Up, Clean and X-Rays Select “New Patient Offer” when booking.

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Why it matters

Why a regular dentist check up and clean pays off

Brushing twice a day and flossing does most of the work, but even careful brushers leave plaque behind in a few places: behind the lower front teeth, around the back molars and just under the gum line. Over a few months that plaque hardens into tartar (calculus), which only a dental clean can remove. Left in place, it irritates the gums, makes them bleed and gives decay a foothold.

That is why we advise a dental check-up twice a year for most people. At each visit we look for the early signs of trouble, such as a softening spot on a molar, a filling that has started to leak or gums that have pulled back, while they are still simple and inexpensive to manage. If you have gingivitis, a history of several cavities or ongoing dental work, we may suggest you come in a little more often and will tell you why.

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The $199 new patient visit

Dental check up and clean cost for new patients

If you have not been to Kallangur Dental Surgery before, your first check-up and clean with X-rays is $199. It includes:

Comprehensive oral examination (item 011)
Removal of calculus, first appointment (item 114)
Removal of plaque and stain (item 111)
Two bitewing X-rays (item 022, two exposures)
Topical remineralisation with fluoride (item 121)
Oral cancer screening
A treatment plan you can take home

For returning patients the cost of a check-up and clean depends on what the visit involves, for example whether X-rays are due. We will tell you the fee before we start. We are a preferred provider for Medibank, HCF, Bupa and Westfund, and all other health funds are claimed on the spot through HICAPS, so you only pay any gap.

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A calm visit

Scale and clean with a gentle team

Plenty of adults put off a dental clean because the last one was uncomfortable, or because it has simply been too long and they feel embarrassed. Neither is a problem here. Tell us at the start if your gums are tender or if you are nervous, and we will go slowly, stop whenever you raise a hand and explain each step before we do it.

Dr Sonia has a particular interest in helping anxious patients, and for people who find dental visits very hard, sleep dentistry may be an option for longer treatment. Every instrument used in your appointment is sterilised to Australian infection-control standards. If you have allergies, let us know before your visit so we can avoid the relevant materials.

Meet our team

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Book today

Due for a dental check up? Book your next visit

If your last dental check-up was more than six months ago, now is a good time to book. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, with parking at the back of the building at 1423 Anzac Ave.

Patients visit us for their teeth cleaning from Kallangur and nearby Petrie, Dakabin, Murrumba Downs, North Lakes and Mango Hill. Families can book several appointments in a row so parents and children are seen in the same trip. Book online at any time or call (07) 3886 0933.

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How it works

What happens at a dental check-up and clean?

Detailed examination

Your dentist checks each tooth for decay, cracks and worn fillings, measures the health of your gums, and looks at your tongue, cheeks and the soft tissues of your mouth. We also ask about sensitivity, grinding or anything that has been bothering you.

Oral cancer check

The soft tissues are checked for lumps, ulcers or patches that could be early signs of oral cancer. Most findings turn out to be harmless, but catching the ones that are not is one of the quiet benefits of a regular visit.

Dental X-rays

Bitewing X-rays show decay between the teeth and under old fillings that cannot be seen by eye, along with the level of bone around the roots. Most people need them every one to two years rather than at every visit.

Scale, polish and plan

We remove tartar with an ultrasonic scaler and hand instruments, polish away surface stains and apply fluoride. Then we talk you through what we found and give you a written plan for anything that needs attention.

Related care

Other general dental care in Kallangur

Your check-up is a good moment to ask about the rest of your family's dental needs. These are the treatments patients most often book next.

Tooth-coloured fillings

If the check-up finds a small cavity, a white composite filling repairs it and blends with the rest of the tooth.

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Fissure sealants

Seal the deep grooves in children's back teeth soon after they erupt, before plaque can settle in.

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Kids dentist

Children's check-ups, with bulk billing for eligible families under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

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Custom mouthguards

We can take the impressions for a fitted sports mouthguard during the same appointment.

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Good to know

Check-Up and Clean - frequently asked

How much is a dental check-up and clean?

At Kallangur Dental Surgery, new patients pay $199 for a comprehensive examination, scale and clean, two bitewing X-rays and fluoride, with oral cancer screening and a treatment plan included. For existing patients the fee depends on what is due at that visit, and we confirm it before we begin. With HICAPS at the front desk, your fund's rebate comes off straight away.

How often should you go to the dentist?

Most adults and children should have a check-up and clean every six months. People with gum disease, heavy tartar build-up, diabetes or a lot of past dental work may need visits every three or four months. Your dentist will recommend a schedule based on what they see in your mouth.

Is a check-up and clean covered by health insurance?

Most private extras policies include general dental, which covers examinations, cleans, X-rays and fluoride, often up to two visits a year. How much your fund pays back depends on your level of cover and remaining annual limits. We are a preferred provider for Medibank, HCF, Bupa and Westfund, and accept every other fund through HICAPS.

What happens at a check-up and clean?

We examine your teeth, gums and soft tissues, screen for oral cancer, take X-rays if they are due, then remove plaque and tartar and polish your teeth. Before you leave, we explain what we found and what, if anything, needs treatment. You will not be pushed into anything on the day.

Do I need X-rays every visit?

No. Bitewing X-rays are usually taken every one to two years for adults with healthy teeth, and more often if you are prone to decay. They let us see between the teeth and under fillings, where cavities often start without any symptoms. We only take them when they will tell us something useful.

How long does a scale and clean take?

Allow around 45 minutes to an hour for a first visit, which includes the full examination and X-rays. A routine six-monthly scale and clean for a returning patient is usually shorter. If there is a lot of tartar, we may split the clean over two appointments to keep it comfortable.

I brush twice a day. Do I still need a dental check-up?

Yes. Even with good brushing and flossing, some bacteria and tartar build up in areas that are hard to reach, and early decay rarely hurts. A check-up finds these things while they are still small, which usually means simpler and less expensive treatment.

Can I get an urgent appointment for a check-up?

We can often fit people in at short notice, but it is wise to book ahead, especially for school holiday and late afternoon times. If you have pain or a broken tooth rather than a routine visit, call us and ask for an emergency appointment instead.

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