Dr. Cal
Director & Principal Dentist
With over two decades of experience in the dental field, Dr Cal has dedicated his career in providing exceptional dental care and improving the oral health of his patients. With his compassionate approach and…
A regular check-up and clean is the simplest way to avoid toothache, fillings and big dental bills later. Integrity Dental has been doing them for Hills District families since 1987, at our Baulkham Hills and Dural practices, with Saturday appointments for people who can't get away during the week.
In short: A dental check-up and clean at Integrity Dental includes an examination of your teeth, gums and mouth, X-rays when they're due, and a professional clean to remove plaque and tartar. Most people need one every six months. Appointments are available at Baulkham Hills and Dural, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.
Decay and gum disease rarely hurt in the early stages. By the time a tooth aches, the decay is usually deep, and the fix is bigger and more expensive. A check-up catches problems while they're small, often small enough to watch or treat with a simple filling.
Tartar is the other reason. Once plaque hardens into tartar, a toothbrush won't remove it. Left there, it irritates the gums and leads to bleeding, recession and eventually bone loss. A professional clean removes it.
We look at more than cavities. Your dentist checks each tooth, existing fillings and crowns, gum health, your bite, signs of grinding, and the soft tissues of your mouth, tongue and throat for anything unusual.
X-rays are taken when they're due, usually every couple of years for most adults, sooner if you're at higher risk. They show decay between teeth and problems below the gum line that can't be seen by looking.
If you find scaling uncomfortable, ask about Guided Biofilm Therapy. It uses a disclosing dye to show where plaque is, then warm water, air and fine powder to remove it, with less scraping.
Nervous about the dentist in general? Tell us when you book. Our Comfort Menu lists small things we can do to help you feel more at ease, and we're happy to go slowly.
There's no recovery time. Your teeth may feel a little sensitive for a few hours after a deep clean, especially if there was a lot of tartar. Bleeding gums usually settle within a week or two of better home care.
Check-ups and cleans are low risk. Gums that are already inflamed may bleed during cleaning. X-rays use a very low dose of radiation, and we only take them when they're clinically useful.
The fee depends on whether X-rays are due and how much cleaning is needed. Most private health funds with extras cover part or all of a routine check-up and clean. Eligible children are bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule with no gap, and new patients can use our new patient offer.
Related: New patient offer · Guided Biofilm Therapy · Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Available at both Integrity Dental practices. Principal dentist Dr Cal leads the team at Baulkham Hills and Dural.
48 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Phone (02) 9686 7288
Mon to Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sat 8:00am to 2:00pm
Cnr Kenthurst Rd & Maple St, Round Corner, Dural NSW 2158
Phone (02) 9651 4488
Mon to Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sat 8:00am to 2:00pm
Most people should have a dental check-up and clean every six months. People with gum disease or a history of frequent decay may need more frequent visits.
Yes. Integrity Dental Baulkham Hills and Integrity Dental Dural both offer Saturday appointments from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Most private health funds with extras cover part or all of a routine check-up and clean, depending on your level of cover. We can give you item numbers to check with your fund.
Children eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed at Integrity Dental, so there is no gap for covered services such as check-ups and cleans.
A routine check-up and clean usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes. A first visit as a new patient may take a little longer.
Bleeding gums are most often an early sign of gum inflammation (gingivitis) caused by plaque. A professional clean and better daily brushing and flossing usually settle it. Book a check-up if bleeding continues.
Book your check-up and clean online, including Saturdays.
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