Check-ups & cleaning · Malanshof, Randburg
Just a clean-up
The simplest thing you can do for your teeth: a proper look, a careful clean and honest feedback in plain language — no lectures, however long it’s been.
Toothache right now? We keep same-day slots — and we answer.
Call nowWhy it happens
Plaque builds on every set of teeth, no matter how well you brush — and in the spots a brush can’t reach, it hardens into tartar, which no amount of brushing removes.
Left alone, tartar quietly inflames the gums and gives decay a place to start. Most dental trouble begins exactly this way: small, painless and invisible, in the gap between visits.
How we fix it
Usually one visit, about the length of a lunch break. The dentist has a thorough look at your teeth, gums and mouth, then tells you what’s healthy, what to watch and why — in plain language, with X-rays only if there’s a real reason for them.
Then a careful scale and polish lifts away the plaque and tartar a toothbrush can’t. Most people find it more ticklish than sore — and if it’s been years, the only difference is that the first visit may run a little longer.
Keeping it fixed
The clean gets your teeth back to baseline — these habits are how you hold it:
- Brush twice a day for two minutes, with a soft brush and gentle pressure — scrubbing harder doesn’t clean better.
- Clean between your teeth once a day. That’s where most of the trouble we see gets its start.
- Come back on the rhythm we recommend for your mouth — for most people, every six months — so small problems get caught while they’re still small.
What it costs
Medical aid rates. We quote before we treat.
A routine check-up and clean is one of dentistry’s smallest bills — and the one that keeps the big ones away.
Questions patients ask
How often should I have a dental check-up and clean?
Every six months works for most people, though we’ll recommend the rhythm that fits your mouth. Most dental trouble starts small, painless and invisible, in the gap between visits — regular check-ups catch it while it’s still easy to fix.
Does a scale and polish hurt?
Most people find it more ticklish than sore. The scale and polish lifts away the plaque and tartar a toothbrush can’t remove, and if it’s been years since your last visit, the only real difference is that the first one may run a little longer.
How long does a check-up and clean take?
Usually one visit, about the length of a lunch break. The dentist has a thorough look at your teeth, gums and mouth, tells you what’s healthy and what to watch — in plain language, with X-rays only if there’s a real reason — then a careful scale and polish.
I haven’t seen a dentist in years — will I get a lecture?
No. Whether you floss twice a day or haven’t seen a dentist since matric, you get the same warm welcome — no lectures, no guilt, just a clear plan and a light touch. The only difference a long gap makes is that the first visit may run a little longer.
Why do I need a professional clean if I brush every day?
Because plaque builds on every set of teeth, no matter how well you brush — and in the spots a brush can’t reach, it hardens into tartar, which no amount of brushing removes. Left alone, tartar quietly inflames gums and gives decay a place to start.
What does a check-up and clean cost?
We quote before we treat, at medical aid rates — and a routine check-up and clean is one of dentistry’s smallest bills, the one that keeps the big ones away. Call or WhatsApp and the front desk will confirm what your plan covers before you book.
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