At Dr Tran’s Dental Practice, we provide comprehensive dental care. We believe that routine 6 monthly check
ups and maintaining a good oral hygiene routine is important to reducing the development of gum disease and
tooth decay, keeping your teeth healthy.
Regular thorough dental examinations allow for any potential problems to be identified and rectified in their
early stages before they become serious, painful and costly dental problems.
We provide patients with a comprehensive assessment of their oral health, tailored advice, and personalised
treatment planning. These appointments typically involve a thorough examination of the teeth, gums, jaw, and
soft tissues, along with digital X-rays if needed. Dentists check for issues like tooth decay, gum disease, bite
alignment, and early signs of oral conditions. Patients also receive professional guidance on preventative care,
hygiene routines, and treatment options.
Regular dental examination are essential for maintaining long-term oral health and are usually the first step
before any further dental work or ongoing care.
Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is
now firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed
with a professional dental clean.
Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living
bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins that inflame the gums. This inflammation is known
as gingivitis which can lead to periodontal disease and decay.
Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. After a scale and clean, a high concentrate fluoride is
applied to the surface of teeth. After the treatment, we will advise patients not to rinse for 30 minutes to allow
the teeth to absorb the fluoride.
Dental x-rays are essential diagnostic tools that provide valuable information, sometimes not visible during a
regular dental exam. Following an examination, Dr Tran will advise you if there is a need for further examination
with the use of x-rays.
Teeth removal is a procedure carried out for various reasons, from a requirement to provide space for
orthodontic treatment, or when badly decayed teeth are beyond saving and are causing pain, or when they are
problematic wisdom teeth.
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to emerge on both sides of the upper and lower jaws. Occasionally they
encounter problems due to insufficient space in the jaw, or they may grow at the wrong angle leading to only
partial emergence. Partially emerged teeth create a pocket of gum that is difficult to clean, leading to infections.
Impaction can also occur when a tooth pushes into another object, for example gum, bone or a wisdom tooth
growing into the tooth in front. This may cause pressure resorption of the roots of these teeth, eventually
leading to the loss of these healthy and functioning teeth.
