Preventative Dentistry
Prevention is the most effective and affordable form of dental care. Regular check-ups, professional cleans and personalised home-care advice keep your smile healthy for life.
What is preventative dentistry?
Prevention is the most effective and affordable form of dental care. Regular check-ups, professional cleans and personalised home-care advice keep your smile healthy for life.
- Most issues caught early are simple to treat
- 6-monthly visits recommended for most patients
- Bulk-billed CDBS for eligible kids
- Saves you money on bigger treatments later
Signs you may need preventative dentistry.
Long since check-up
It's been 6+ months since your last visit.
Bleeding when brushing
An early sign of gum disease.
Bad breath
Persistent bad breath worth investigating.
New sensitivity
Teeth becoming sensitive to hot or cold.
Daily oral hygiene checklist
Five minutes a day prevents most dental problems.
- Brush twice daily for 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss or use interdental brushes once a day
- Limit sugary drinks and snacks between meals
- Drink plenty of water — especially fluoridated tap water
- Replace your toothbrush every 3 months
- Visit your dentist every 6 months
Why patients choose this treatment.
A solution designed around comfort, longevity and how it feels to live with day to day.
Catch issues early
Smaller problems caught now mean smaller treatments later.
Save money
Prevention costs a fraction of treatment.
Healthier whole body
Oral health is linked to heart, diabetes and pregnancy health.
Cleaner, brighter smile
Professional cleans remove stains and tartar at-home brushing can't.
Why patients choose us for preventative dentistry.
A treatment-specific approach — built around what matters most for this procedure.
Modern equipment
Latest digital dental technology for safer, faster care.
Gentle, calm care
A relaxed environment built for anxious patients.
Experienced dentists
Skilled clinicians with decades of combined experience.
All health funds
HICAPS on-the-spot claiming with every major fund.
Family practice
Comprehensive care for every age — kids to grandparents.
Underwood local
Trusted by families across Logan and the southside.
Preventative Dentistry — frequently asked
Every 6 months is the standard recommendation. Some patients with strong oral health may stretch to 9–12 months; those with active gum disease may need 3–4 month visits.
Removal of plaque and hardened tartar above and below the gumline, polishing to remove surface stains, and a personalised home-care plan.
Costs vary depending on individual needs. After your consultation we provide a written plan with upfront pricing and health fund estimates.
Most major health funds offer rebates. We process HICAPS claims on the spot for all major Australian funds.
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All major health funds accepted
On-the-spot HICAPS claims — plus Medicare CDBS — for fast, easy payment.
Book your next visit with Ocean Smiles.
New patients welcome. All major health funds accepted, plus child dental benefits.