Things that our dentist will look out for during a routine dental appointment

Dr Gordon Tam • September 11, 2020

If you can religiously send your car for the routine car check, your teeth deserve such attention and treatment too!

Many thought routine dental appointments were merely about cleaning teeth. You are only half right!

We do more than just a routine dental cleaning. You understand the importance of maintaining good oral habits at home and religiously come for your routine dental appointment to get the professional maintenance done. We are here to monitor and update your oral condition.

Routine Oral Updates

During every routine dental appointment, we will review your dental records, assess your oral condition, and compare it with existing intraoral photographs and X-rays (at least every 18 months) to ensure that any issues under monitoring are not deteriorating.

When we find any dental issues that raise concerns or require further treatment, these are easily spotted with our records and images taken periodically during your visit. These records serve as a comparison.

No Unwanted Surprises

A picture speaks a thousand words.

With the treatment plan you obtained from us from the start, we would have clearly stated any immediate dental issues requiring treatment and what we ‘put under observation’. The treatment plan will reflect all our observations during the initial dental consultation and examination, with treatment options, fees and duration required.

Along the way, if there are any new issues, we will customise and update a treatment plan for you. You will be informed of any treatment options if these issues deteriorate. There is no surprise or bill shock if it happens.

Back to the actual (teeth) business

We will first check with you to see if you have any concerns we need to address before starting the cleaning process.

Throughout the session, we will check with you to ensure you are comfortable. During cleaning, we use an ultrasonic instrument to clean away any plaque or tartar deposited around your teeth and gums. Subsequently, our doctor will use a hand instrument to gently clean one more time and floss through every gap to check that your teeth have proper contact points and no food debris is stuck in between.

To make your teeth sparkle and polished, we use polishing paste to brush around the tooth surfaces.

We ensure you are satisfied with the session before processing payment. You will receive a reminder from us to schedule the next routine appointment a few months from now.

Schedule an appointment with us NOW! Call us at 6463 8588 or WhatsApp to 9815 5336

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