Dental Check-up and Clean at Core Dental Southbank product guide

Core Dental Group Check-up and Clean | Southbank

Core Dental Group Check-up and Clean | Southbank

Regular check-ups and cleans are the foundation of good oral health. At Core Dental Group Southbank, every six months is the recommended interval, because many dental conditions develop without any pain or visible symptoms until they've become a real problem. Catching things early means simpler treatment and lower costs.

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

Your appointment includes a comprehensive examination, professional scale and clean, and digital X-rays where indicated. Here's what the dentist and hygiene team will cover:

• A thorough look at all teeth for 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 that aren't visible to the 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 Southbank start from $290.

Why every six months?

Plaque hardens into calculus (tartar) within days. Once that happens, 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 tooth decay and gum disease is entirely preventable with twice-yearly professional care and solid home hygiene habits.

No-gap check-up and clean for new patients

New patients with eligible private health insurance may qualify for a no-gap check-up and clean, meaning no out-of-pocket cost for your first comprehensive examination, X-rays, and scale and clean. Ask the 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 Southbank bulk bills eligible children under this scheme, so there's no cost for their check-up and clean. Benefits of up to $1,095.60 are available over a two-year period.

Health fund rebates with HICAPS

HICAPS is available on-site, so your health fund rebate is processed 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

The Southbank practice is a short walk from Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River, which makes it easy to fit a check-up in before work, at lunch, or after hours. Dentists use digital X-rays and intraoral cameras to show you exactly what's happening in your mouth — you'll understand your dental health before any treatment is discussed.

Patients visiting Melbourne from overseas will find the team experienced in providing dental invoices compatible with international health insurance. Early morning and lunchtime slots mean a check-up can fit into a Melbourne trip without rearranging your whole schedule.

Book your check-up

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

• Phone: (03) 8547 0780
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: southbank@coredental.com.au

Visit us

55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 Short walk from Flinders Street Station; multiple tram stops along St Kilda Road Nearby street parking and CBD 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 practise under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.