Before you arrive at Method Dental, Grange, for the first time, let us tell you a little bit more about what to expect.
We're very thorough and we never rush. Our job is not just to fix your teeth, it's to maintain your dental health.
The first thing we do is perform a comprehensive examination. This includes checking your teeth for visible signs of tooth decay, cracks and wear and tear, checking your bite & jaw joints, gum disease assessment, orthodontic & cosmetic dentistry assessment and the all important oral cancer screening.
If necessary, we’ll take bitewing x-rays (to see between your teeth and under old fillings) and a full-mouth x-ray (to see your jaw bones, jaw joints, sinus cavities and all of the roots of your teeth). Don’t worry, we use modern digital x-rays, which means you are exposed to the lowest, safest dose of radiation.
Professional, gentle cleaning and preventative dentistry.
We’ll also take digital photographs of your smile and your teeth so you can see what we see and help you to understand your own oral health.
After we've assessed everything, we will professionally scale and polish your teeth. Our dentists will gently, but thoroughly, remove the plaque, calculus and stains on your teeth. This helps to keep your teeth and gums in the best of health.
At the end of the appointment, we’ll work out a step-by-step treatment plan, explain to you the pros and cons of our recommendations and provide you with preventative advice tailored to you so you can maintain the best oral health.
Your first visit is important to us. It’s a chance for you to get to know our team and to experience our style of thorough and caring dentistry.
For all new patients, we would like to offer the following,
with x-rays and fluoride treatments depending on your needs:
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Gum disease Assessment
- Tooth wear/cracking Assessment
- Tooth Decay Assessment
- Orthodontic Assessment
- Cosmetic Assessment
- Jaw Joint (TMJ) Assessment
- Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Assessment
- Bitewing X-rays (to look in between your teeth where dentists can’t see)
- OPG X-ray (full mouth and jaw x-ray to screen for lesions and growths, Jaw joint (TMJ) issues, Sinus issues)
- Ultrasonic scaling around the gumline
- Teeth polishing for stain and plaque removal
- Fluoride application if required (not all healthy adults require fluoride applications to maintain healthy teeth!)
- Oral hygiene training, tailored to you, including a free toothbrush!
Dental X-rays
We use digital x-rays at our practice, reducing your exposure to radiation.
Bitewing x-rays are used to assess in between your teeth where dentists cannot see. These type of x-rays use a very low dose of radiation and are taken at regular intervals to ensure that no problems are developing between your teeth.
OPG x-rays are used to assess your jaw joint, your top and bottom jaw bones, all of your teeth including wisdom teeth and to get a general assessment of your oral health. OPGs require a larger dose of radiation which is equivalent the amount of radiation you are exposed to during an overseas flight of a few hours.
OPG x-rays are generally taken far less often than bitewing x-rays. Depending on your oral health, OPGs may need to be taken more regularly, for example, if you suffer from severe gum disease or you are receiving dental implant therapy.
If you’ve had x-rays recently at another practice, rest assured that we will always endeavour to retrieve copies of those x-rays, rather than taking new ones and exposing you to more radiation. So please talk to us about the need for x-rays in your particular situation.
New Patient Packages
You’ve taken the leap in trusting us to take care of your oral health and for that, we think you should be rewarded!
As a new patient, you get to enjoy a discount on all our preventative and diagnostic services. We’ve bundled these services into 3 different packages which are designed to suit your needs.
More importantly, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and what you’ll be paying before you even walk through our doors! This stops you from having to do any guesswork so you can come to Method Dental with peace of mind.
- For everyone that wants to maintain healthy teeth and gums
- Detection of oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, TMJ problems
- Plaque, calculus and stain removal
- Lowered risk of tooth decay with fluoride treatment
- Early detection of Oral Cancer
- For those who want to know more about what’s going on in their mouth
- Detection of tooth decay between teeth (where dentists can’t see)
- Detection of gum disease, TMJ problems, orthodontic/bite and cosmetic issues
- Lower risk of tooth decay with fluoride treatment
- Early detection of Oral Cancer
- For those who need some extra care, with comprehensive x-rays, and all the care you need
- Detection of tooth decay between teeth (where dentists can’t see)
- Detection of gum disease, TMJ problems, orthodontic/bite and cosmetic issues as well as Oral Cancer
- Lower risk of tooth decay with fluoride treatment
- 1 Full Mouth x-ray to assess your entire mouth and jaw for growths and cysts
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