Dental Examination

Do you have tooth pain? Are your teeth discolored? Are you getting food stuck between your teeth ? For the best Dental Check up in West Ryde, Meadowbank, Eastwood, Epping and all of Ryde, Call Smiles of Ryde now on 98742154 or click here to book immediately online.

Onsite parking is available; we are conveniently located at 913 Victoria Rd West Ryde 2114, for direction, click here. For anything else, contact us.

At Smiles of Ryde Dental surgery, we provide a comprehensive examination. This includes a head and neck exam as well as a thorough examination of all lips and teeth. We check for any abnormalities and for periodontal disease.

We believe the best form of prevention is education. Often we can find small holes which do not need filling and by providing you with thorough oral Hygiene instructions we can prevent you from ever needing a filling and save your teeth and your wallet.

We don’t just look at teeth, we also check for lumps, bumps and abnormalities. We pride ourselves on thorough examination, as often these bumps can be cancerous or simply precancerous. The sooner these types of abnormalities are found, the sooner they can be treated.

What’s the process and steps?

At Smiles of Ryde Dental Surgery the process of a through dental examination is as follows:

Step 1 – We make sure you are seated in a comfortable position.
Step 2 – We explain the steps in the process and obtain your verbal consent
Step 3 – We perform a hands on examination of your neck and head, looking for sore spots, lumps, bumps or any anomalies.
Step 4 – We examine the movement of your jaw, your chewing muscles and your lips.
Step 5 – We examine all the soft tissues of your mouth including your gums, tongue and uvula.
Step 6 – We check each tooth for, shape, colour, holes, bone level, abnormalities, wear and breakdown.
Step 7 – We consider the whole mouth and how it all functions in harmony, this includes your bite and how your jaw slides in all directions
Step 9 – We assess if you need X-rays for further examination.

What’s the cost?

At Smiles of Ryde Dental Surgery a dental check in west ryde ranges from $70, depending on the need for x-rays. PAtients who choose us, know that they are getting a comprehensive examination and important advice. We are here to help you keep your teeth and health.

What are the payment options

We have HICAPS facilities that allow you to claim immediately from your health fund and take all major credit cards. We provide Afterpay as well as more extensive payment plan options to suit your needs. For more information on payment options contact us.

Why choose us

At Smiles of Ryde dental surgery, we use the very best tried and tested techniques to ensure your teeth get then expert Examination. All our dentists are highly trained and will only ever refer you to the very best specialists in Sydney. We have been performing Dental Examinations in West Ryde, Eastwood, Epping, Meadowbank and all of Sydney for many years with outstanding results.

Frequently Asked questions

How often do I need a check-up at the dentist?

At Smiles of Ryde dental surgery, we recommend you have a thorough dental check up every 6 months. For patients who are undergoing periodontal treatment or have serious health conditions we recommend every 3 months for optimum hygiene and health results.

Why do I need a dental check-up?

At Smiles of Ryde dental surgery, we recommend regular dental check ups to ensure optimum health. Teeth holes, decay and cavities can progress very quickly, as can unidentified lumps and bumps. By coming to see our dentists every 6 months we are able to identify any changes, and advise you how best to prevent further holes and refer you to a specialist if needed. Regular Check-ups prevent costly dentistry and health problems.

Why do I need dental exams?

At Smiles of Ryde dental surgery, we recommend regular dental exams to ensure optimum health. Teeth holes, decay and cavities can progress very quickly, as can unidentified lumps and bumps. By coming to see our dentists every 6 months we are able to identify any changes, and advise you how best to prevent further holes and refer you to a specialist if needed. Regular dental exams prevent costly dentistry and health problems.

Why do you have to go to the dentist every 6 months?

At Smiles of Ryde dental surgery, we recommend you have a thorough dental check up every 6 months, this allows our dentists to abscess any changes you have had. Teeth holes and cavities can progress very quickly, at the 6 month mark we are able to see changes and still save your teeth. If left longer than 6 months between dental exams, there is the risk that the dental hole will be too big and need root canal therapy or worse be extracted. Our dentists can give you the best advice on how to prevent problems and protect your teeth.

What does a dental check up include?

At Smiles of Ryde Dental Surgery a dental examination includes a hands on examination of your neck and head, an examination of your jaw, chewing muscles lips. The internal mouth exam covers the soft tissues of your mouth including your gums, tongue and uvula. We check the shape, colour, holes, bone level, abnormalities, wear and breakdown of each tooth as well as considering the whole mouth and how it all functions in harmony. We assess if you need X-rays for further examination.

How long does a dental check up take?

At Smiles of Ryde Dental Surgery a dental examination takes between 15-30 minutes depending on the need for X-rays. Occasionally your dentist will need to extend this time if there are many important factors to discuss and advice to give. We like to be thorough when giving options and discussing pro’s and con’s of treatment so we like to give you plenty of time.