How Can We Help You?
Our FAQ page is designed to answer common questions about dental treatments, oral health and visiting Radiance Dentistry. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us. Our team is always delighted to assist!
General Dentistry
Regular dental visits play an important role in maintaining oral health, but the right schedule can vary from person to person. Like routine maintenance for something you rely on every day, consistent care helps keep everything functioning smoothly and allows small changes to be addressed early.
Why Is Routine Dental Care Important?
General dentistry focuses on prevention and early detection. Regular check-ups allow your dentist in Sydney to monitor your teeth and gums over time, identifying subtle changes before they develop into more complex concerns. These visits also support professional cleaning, which aims to maintain a healthy oral environment that can be difficult to achieve with home care alone.
What Influences Dental Visit Frequency?
The frequency of your visits depends on several individual factors, including your:
- Oral health history
- Risk of dental conditions, such as gum disease
- Daily habits, including tobacco use or diet
Some people benefit from more frequent visits to manage ongoing concerns, while others may require less frequent care. Your needs can also change over time, which is why regular reassessment is important.
Rather than following a fixed schedule, your dentist recommends a plan tailored to you. This aims to ensure your care stays relevant, practical and aligned with your current oral health.
Supporting Long-Term Oral Health
At Radiance Dentistry, we work with you to create a care plan that fits your lifestyle.
If it’s been a while since your last dental check-up in Sydney, you’re welcome to book a consultation!
The Australian Dental Association guidelines on fluoride (updated in 2020) states that regular fluoride treatment during maintenance appointments at the dentist is not necessary for people with low risk of decay.
Dr Proctor will make an assessment of your caries risk during maintenance appointments; taking into account your diet, lifestyle, oral hygiene habits, sensory needs and current dental conditions, to decide what is the best way to maintain good oral health for you.
Professionally applied fluoride treatment options are fluoride varnish (22,600ppm F), fluoride gel (1500 - 12300ppm F) and silver diamine fluoride (38%). Which one you need and how often you need them depends on your decay risk. In some cases, your toothpaste alone is sufficient.