At Springwood Smiles, we believe that prevention is better than cure. This is what makes regular check-ups and cleans really important, as they allow us to detect any problems before they arise, ensuring that you have healthy teeth and gums for life.

In order to achieve this, we recommend that all of our patients visit us every three, six or nine months depending upon the oral hygiene and condition.

If your teeth appear healthy to you, then these check-ups will help prevent any problems from occurring. Meanwhile, if you are already exhibiting any signs of tooth decay or gum disease, these appointments are essential as they can prevent the problems from worsening.

What we look for:

  • Tooth decay
  • Cracked teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Infection
  • Tooth wear
  • Oral cancer screen
  • Gum disease
  • Cosmetics & Invisalign

Dental Examination

We pride ourselves on providing safe and friendly dental services. From the moment you enter our modern practice, you’ll discover a team of experts to help and assist you in any way that they can.

Every checkup is different. You may be coming to us with a specific problem, or you may just want to make sure everything is alright. However, we like to do the following things in all our checkups:

  • Meet and greet & introduction of dentist and the support staff
  • Discuss Anxiety and concerns related to it – if you suffer from dental anxiety or phobia
  • Discuss medical and dental history
  • Discuss your diet, habits and lifestyle
  • Discuss your dental health concerns
  • Examine your teeth one by one
  • Examine your gums for calculus and gum diseases
  • Screening for oral cancer
  • Take x-rays (Digital Bitewing, PA and OPG if required)
  • Take photos (Intra-oral and extra-oral if required)
  • Discuss outcome in detail and questions are answered
  • Make recommendations
  • Discuss treatment plans and give quotes
  • Arrange appointments