Dental Check-up and Clean at Core Dental South Melbourne product guide

Core Dental Group check-up and clean – South Melbourne

Regular dental check-ups and cleans are the foundation of good oral health. At Core Dental Group's South Melbourne practice, we recommend coming in every six months, because many dental conditions develop without any pain or visible symptoms until they become serious. Catching problems early means simpler treatment and lower costs.

What's included in a check-up and clean?

Your appointment at Core Dental Group South Melbourne covers a comprehensive examination, professional scale and clean, and digital X-rays where indicated. Here's what your dentist and hygiene team will look at:

• A thorough examination of all teeth for signs of decay, cracks, and wear
• A gum assessment for gingivitis or early-stage periodontitis
• Oral cancer screening, checking the soft tissues of the mouth and throat
• Occlusal analysis to see how your teeth come together
• Digital X-rays to pick up problems not visible to the naked eye
• A professional scale and clean to remove plaque and calculus above and below the gum line
• Polish and fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel

Check-ups and cleans at Core Dental Group South Melbourne start from $290.

Why every six months?

Plaque starts hardening into calculus (tartar) within days. Once it forms, brushing won't shift it — you need professional removal. Left alone, calculus builds up below the gum line and causes inflammation, gum recession, and eventually bone loss.

The good news is that most dental decay and gum disease is entirely preventable with twice-yearly professional care and consistent home hygiene.

No-gap check-up and clean for new patients

New patients with eligible private health insurance may qualify for our no-gap check-up and clean, covering your first comprehensive examination, X-rays, and scale and clean with no out-of-pocket cost. Ask our team when booking whether your health fund is eligible.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — bulk billing for children

Children aged 2 to 17 from families receiving eligible Australian Government payments may be covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Core Dental Group South Melbourne bulk bills eligible children under this scheme, so their check-up and clean costs nothing. Benefits of up to $1,095.60 are available over a two-year period.

Health fund rebates with HICAPS

We have HICAPS on-site, so your health fund rebate is processed instantly at the time of your appointment. You pay the gap only, if there is one — no waiting for reimbursement.

Early detection of decay and gum disease

Our South Melbourne practice is near South Melbourne Market on Market Street, serving the inner-south community with extended hours Monday to Friday until 6:00 pm and Saturday morning appointments.

Our dentists use digital X-rays and intraoral cameras to show you exactly what's happening in your mouth. You'll always understand your dental health before any treatment is recommended.

The South Melbourne team also speaks Mandarin, Malay, and Cantonese, making the practice a comfortable option for patients from the inner south's multicultural community. Getting here is straightforward too — trams run from South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, and Albert Park, and the practice is open until 6:00 pm on weekdays for anyone who can't make a daytime appointment.

Book your check-up today

Don't wait for a toothache. Book your routine check-up and clean at Core Dental Group South Melbourne:

• Phone: (03) 9114 7700
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: southmelbourne@coredental.com.au

Visit us

324 Clarendon St, South Melbourne Multiple South Melbourne tram routes Street parking on Clarendon St and nearby side streets; nearby public car parks

Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. All clinicians are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association. Your local dental practice — coredental.com.au

Specialist care when you need it

For cases that need a specialist, your Core Dental Group dentist can refer you to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, part of the Smile Solutions Group, where more than 25 registered specialists across every dental discipline work under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.