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If you are a new patient to
us please refer to new
patient consultation.
We firmly believe it is important
that patients attend regularly to see both the dentist for their
oral medical examination (examination) and the hygienist for
their maintenance periotherapy (professional clean and polish).
Our belief is based on scientific evidence. Firstly 63-65% of
all dental restorations (fillings, crowns and bridges) fail due
to recurrent disease which is preventable. Having gum disease
also increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and
young women has been linked to an increased incidence of low
birth weight and premature birth. A little known fact is 100%
of hygienist keep their teeth all their life!
We always book these appointments
together unless otherwise specified by the dentist or patient. It
takes approximately 30 minutes and we have a lot to do. It
will include screening for gum disease, tooth disease, oral cancer
and if required your jaw joint function. The hygienist will professional
clean your mouth of hard and soft bacteria, remove any staining
and apply any preventative treatments, like fluoride.
We understand that your time
is valuable, as is ours and we always endeavour not to keep you
waiting.
Patients in our monthly
payment scheme will not be charged at
this appointment as it forms part of the plan.
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