REGULAR CHECK-UPS & PREVENTION
TEETH STRAIGHTENING
ORAL SURGERY
TOOTH REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
Regular Dental Check up
At DentalPlus Clinic, our dentists usually perform a routine check up while doing the cleaning. A dental checkup can detect gum disease and cavities, and can also check gum health and prevent its progression.
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Initial Inspection
We will check your mouth for causes of concerns, such as inflamed gums (gingivitis) and dark spots on the teeth (potential cavities). In addition, before the cleaning begins, we will check if you have any concerns regarding your teeth or gums.
Dental X-ray
During most dental check up, we will take digital x-rays of your teeth and mouth. This process is quick and safe, and helps alert us to any issues that were not identified during the initial inspection. Dental x-rays are especially important for new patients, as they allow us to quickly assess the current state of our patients’ teeth and gums before proceeding with further treatments.
Removal of Plaque and Tartar
Using a scaler, the dentist will remove the plaque and tartar around your gum line and between your teeth. Plaque is the bacteria that builds up in your mouth in and around your teeth, and can potentially cause cavities and gum diseases.
Power Polishing and Fluoride Treatment
Applying a special toothpaste to a power toothbrush, we will polish the patient’s teeth, leaving them smooth and shiny. This process is not painful at all but may be loud due to the use of the powerful electric toothbrush.
Fluoride treatment will help protect your teeth against cavities until your next dental check-up. A mouthpiece that fits over your teeth will be filled with fluoride foam or gel, and will remain in your mouth for about a minute. Afterwards, you will rinse out the excess fluoride with water.
What can be found in a dental checkup?
During a dental checkup at DentalPlus, dentists use clinical inspections and X-rays to identify a wide range of oral health conditions, often before symptoms like pain appear.
Tooth Decay and Cavities
Checkups are critical for detecting cavities, many of which are painless in early stages. Dentists look for discolouration (brown or black spots) and use X-rays to find “hidden” cavities wedged between teeth or under the gum line.
Gum Disease
Dentists check for signs of gingivitis (inflamed, red, or bleeding gums) and periodontitis. This includes measuring the depth of gum pockets; deep pockets are a primary indicator of advanced gum disease.
Oral Cancer
Regular examinations allow for the early detection of oral cancer.
Infections and Abscesses
Checkups can reveal severe decay or injuries that have created an abscess (infection) in the bone or infected dental pulp.
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
A dentist may identify grinding by noticing worn enamel, chipped or cracked fillings, and signs of jaw strain.
Jaw Disorders
Dentists can detect Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) or inflammation in the jaw joints.
Malocclusion and Alignment
Dentists assess for crooked teeth, bad bites, gaps, or overcrowding.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Through X-rays, dentists determine the position of wisdom teeth to identify if they are impacted, which can cause crowding, cysts, or damage to adjacent teeth.
Plaque and Tartar Buildup
Checkups identify the accumulation of plaque and hardened calculus (tartar) that regular brushing cannot remove.
Damaged Restorations
Dentists inspect the condition of existing fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures to see if they are cracked, loose, or leaking.
Physical Damage
Dentists can identify cracked, chipped, broken, or misshapen teeth.
Missing Teeth and Bone Loss
Assessment includes checking for tooth gaps and the amount of bone structure remaining in the jaw.
Halitosis
Persistent bad breath can be identified as a symptom of underlying gum disease or bacterial buildup.
Dry Mouth
Dentists may notice reduced saliva flow, which increases the risk of developing cavities.
The Importance of Regular Dental Check up
A regular dental check up is crucial for good oral health and early detection and prevention of dental problems and oral diseases such as gum disease and decay/cavities. This may sound a bit surprising to most people, but a large majority of cavities are completely painless.
How often do we need to go for a dental check-up?
To maintain good oral hygiene, it is vital to visit your dentist every 6 months. Going for your regular dental check-ups helps keep your gums and teeth healthy. It also allows early detection of any problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, cavities and oral cancer.
Accepted payment methods, supported government subsidies, and insurance partners.
Under the CHAS, we provide subsidized rates for our outpatient dental services for all CHAS,
Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders.
AIA
DentalPlus Clinic is an AIA accredited clinic. Patients with AIA Dental coverage can enjoy treatment under AIA coverage.
Medisave
We are CPF Medisave accredited for dental surgery. Approved procedures include wisdom teeth surgery, dental implants and biopsy.
CHAS
We also provide subsidized co-payment inclusive to outpatient dental services under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
Baby Bonus Scheme CDA
We are a Baby Bonus approved institution. Funds from CDA accounts can be used for dental treatment of the child and their siblings.
Digital Payments
At DentalPlus Clinic you can pay for your dental treatments using, NETS (electronic payment) and PayNow.
How to find Dentalplus For dental check up
We are located near these locations, where you can take a short few-minute walk or a short drive to our clinic.
Telok Blangah Parcview, Telok Blangah Towers, Telok Blangah Ridgeview, Telok Blangah Beacon, Telok Blangah Drive, Telok Blangah Heights, Telok Blangah Rise, Telok Blangah Crescent, Bukit Purmei Road
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