DENTAL CHECKUP STELLENBOSCH
Dental Checkup & Deep Cleaning
Many dental issues begin quietly. Hidden cavities and gum disease can progress painlessly until they demand extensive treatment. Our dental checkups pinpoint these concerns early, combining a professional dental exam with deep cleaning and personalised coaching to halt disease. You’ll leave Dorp Street Dental Stellenbosch with a freshly polished smile and a clear, same-day treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Dental Checkup Procedure
Step 1: Medical Update
You’ll discuss any concerns, medications or symptoms, all recorded by your dentist. A comprehensive look at your oral and overall health ensures that your health profile guides every aspect of your dental care.
Step 4: Professional Hygiene Session
A professional cleaning at Dorp Street Dental employs ultrasonic scaling and air polishing, along with a heated tip clean for deep calculus removal, and finishes with a fluoride varnish.
Step 2: Clinical Examination
During this step, your dentist will inspect each tooth, restoration, gum, tongue, cheek, palate and jaw joint. This allows for early detection of any issues before to develop further.
Step 5: Personalised Coaching
A personalised coaching session from your dentist will equip you with the skills and tools to maintain your results and minimise long-term dental costs. This step includes recommendations from mastering the optimal brushing technique to diet and lifestyle tips to support lasting oral health.
Step 3: Oral Cancer Screening
Your dentist will examine your lips, tongue, floor of mouth, cheeks and airway. They will also examine your airway anatomy to identify any risk of sleep apnea.
Step 6: Transparent Treatment Plan & Quote
After your examination and hygiene session, we’ll review any findings with you in detail and generate an itemised treatment plan.
Benefits of a Dental Checkup
Preventative dentistry
A bi-annual checkup allows your dentist to spot early cavities, developing gum disease, bruxism wear, TMJ issues, and soft-tissue lesions while they are still fixable.
Deeper tooth cleaning
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A dental checkup at Dorp Street Dental Stellenbosch includes teeth cleaning. Ultrasonic scaling, polishing and deep cleaning remove plaque, tartar, and biofilm buildup that regular brushing and flossing can’t reach.
Transparent treatment plan
You leave with a comprehensive treatment plan, allowing you to make informed decisions and schedule your care with confidence, knowing there will be no surprises.
Comprehensive oral-cancer screening
Every routine checkup at Dorp Street Dental includes an oral cancer screening. Your dentist systematically inspects your tongue, cheeks, palate and floor of mouth to detect any early signs of oral cancer.
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Personalised dental coaching
Your dentist will inform you of any residual plaque, refine your brushing and flossing technique, and recommend targeted products to help you maintain the results between visits.
Why Choose Dorp Street Dental For Dental Implants?
Modern Practice
Benefit from the latest dental technology and materials, ensuring precise, comfortable, and effective treatments.
Transparent Pricing
Enjoy clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs, making your dental care stress-free.
Decades of Experience
Trust in a team led by Dr Andre Brand and Dr Evert Burger, with over 45 years of combined expertise delivering exceptional results.
Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Stellenbosch, our practice is easily accessible for busy professionals and families alike.
Comprehensive Services
From cosmetic enhancements to general dental care, we offer a broad range of tailored treatments to meet your needs.
FAQs About Dental Checkups
How long does a check-up appointment take
Depending on your dentist’s recommendations, your visit will last approximately 60 minutes.
How often should I have a dental check-up?
Most healthy adults benefit from a check-up every six months. If you have gum disease, a history of decay or other risk factors, we may recommend visits every 3–4 months.
How do I prepare for my visit
A list of any medications and your medical history will help. No special preparation is needed, just come ready to smile! Brush beforehand.
Is a Dental check-up safe during pregnancy
Yes. A gentle check-up and cleaning in the 2nd trimester helps prevent “pregnancy gingivitis” and keeps bacteria from affecting the baby’s health.
Will a check-up help with teeth grinding
Early bruxism wear is often silent. We measure enamel facets and muscle tenderness; catching it early lets us prescribe a custom night-guard before cracks or fractures occur.
Should I still book dental check-ups if I use aligners
Remote aligner kits don’t monitor cavities, gum health or root resorption. Professional dental checkups protect both your teeth and your orthodontic outcome.
Can my check-up reveal issues beyond my mouth
Yes. Extensive gum disease often causes other adverse health outcomes. We’ll inform you if oral findings suggest further testing.