Preventative Dentistry Melbourne
At Mitcham Dental, we believe in the importance of preventative dentistry. That means stopping dental problems before they start, so you can save money on expensive dental treatments and improve your oral health.
Preventive dentistry helps protect your teeth and gums from decay, gum disease and other issues, so you can enjoy a healthier smile for life.
If you’re looking for a trusted preventive care dentist, we’re here to help you build strong habits and keep your smile in top shape for years to come.
What is Preventive Dental Care?
Preventative dental care is a proactive approach to looking after your teeth and gums. Instead of waiting for pain or problems to appear, preventive dentistry focuses on regular care and early detection to keep your oral health in great condition.
That includes:
- Professional cleans and polishing
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental check-ups
- Digital x-rays
- Personalised oral hygiene routines
- Product advice
- Monitoring for early signs of decay or gum disease
This kind of care can make all the difference in keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding more complex treatments down the track.
Ready to protect your smile?
Book your appointment with Mitcham Dental’s trusted preventive care dentist team today and discover how simple, consistent care can make a lasting difference to your smile.
Our Dentists
Dr Ron Fulop
Dr Yvonne Karpinski
Dr Sarah Nguyen
Dr David Trinh
Dr Jia Leong
Dr Natalie Tsang
Dental Preventive Care FAQs
Preventive dental care includes anything that helps avoid future dental issues, like professional cleans, x-rays, fluoride treatments and regular check-ups.
Your plan may include hygiene appointments, fluoride applications, decay risk assessments, and advice on brushing, flossing and more.
We generally recommend hygiene visits every six months,but depending on your oral health, you might need more or less frequent appointments.
We offer a wide range of preventive dental options to suit your needs. Our highly trained hygienists and dental therapists work closely with you to create a preventative plan that’s easy to follow and personalised to your mouth.
- Dental Hygiene Appointments
Our hygiene team provides professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, reduce gum inflammation, and protect your teeth from decay. They’ll also chat with you about brushing techniques, flossing tips, and any areas that need special care.
- Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride strengthens your enamel and helps prevent cavities. It’s a simple and effective part of any preventive dentistry routine.
- Carifree System
If you’re experiencing frequent decay, you might benefit from CariFree, a scientifically proven decay prevention system that changes the chemical balance of your mouth to reduce harmful bacteria.
With a quick, painless test, we can check your bacterial levels and recommend the right CariFree products for at-home use.
Preventive dental care is more than avoiding fillings (although that is a bonus), it’s about protecting your entire mouth. Preventive treatments help you:
- Reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease
- Avoid costly and invasive dental work
- Keep your natural teeth for longer
- Feel more confident about your smile
And it’s not just a one-time fix. Preventive dental care is an ongoing commitment. It’s one of the smartest investments you can make in your long-term oral health.
Preventive dental care is for everyone, not just those who’ve had dental issues in the past. Whether you’re young, older, have a mouth full of fillings or none at all, prevention plays a big role in keeping your smile healthy.
- Children: Learning proper brushing and flossing habits early on helps prevent cavities and builds confidence at the dentist.
- Adults: Routine check-ups can help catch gum disease or decay early, before it becomes more complex (and expensive) to treat.
- Seniors: As we age, oral health needs change. Preventive care supports strong teeth and gums, and can help manage dry mouth or gum recession.
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What Our Patients Say About Our Preventative Dental Treatment Services
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Hi Everyone, I wish to highly recommend the Mitcham Dental Clinic to anyone requiring a 1st class Dental Service with special kudos to Sarah Nguyen, a marvelous technician who conducted a front tooth implant in a professional painless manner and squeezed me into her busy schedule at such short notice because they actually care about their clients. Of all the Dental Clinics I have experienced Mitcham Dental Clinic is the Best. With special thanks to Sarah Nguyen and the team
Paul Boyle
Root canal treatment performed by Dr David. Absolute professional at his trade. Highly skilled and also a great friendly person.
Dan
Great service, friendly team and always very accomodating. Take pride in looking after all patients.
Tim Russell
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Dr Jia Leong is the best of the best, friendly, knowledgeable and caring. With very gentle hands, everytime I feel comfortable and relaxed in the dental chair! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Sonia
I am extremely impressed with the gentle and caring dental work I received by Dr Jia Leong at Mitcham Dental Clinic which has left my mouth feeling so clean and healthy. The friendly staff at reception also made the visit very pleasant and I look forward to my next check-up and clean - thank you all for the great experience!
David Sugiada
Have to update my post - seriously, Dr Ron and the team are just absolutely amazing. This is coming from someone that's just walked out of a root canal - with zero discomfort, zero pain. Seeing Dr Ron has taught me one thing - going to the dentist doesn't have to be a painful and terrifying experience - it's all about patient comfort (and obviously tooth care). Just brilliant! Original post: Amazing all around service. Dr Ron and his staff are wonder workers - they're all about putting patients at ease - talking through procedures, getting the time to know you as a patient (I'm one of those people that don't really love visiting the dentist) - but they all are there to help you through the process - it's actually awesome - turning my experiences there into a pain and stress free procedure. Also, while I was waiting (and they did it for me too), I saw the reception staff with the patients leaving - they actually sat down and worked out the best possible way to pay - i.e. how to minimise the customers cost. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!
Andrew Boskovic
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I rarely make a online reviews however, after walking out the door of Mitcham Dental I immediately knew this place deserved a rave review. I've been planning to get a check up, clean, invisilign, replace fillings and have whitening done for some time. I've been putting it off as the overwhelming list of things I needed done had naturally put me off. After today, I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. I was so impressed by the friendly highly skilled staff, the attention to detail, the clarity about my dental plan and the price as well as the expertise from my Dentist. It can be daunting and expensive to have all the procedure and work one needs done on their teeth... but Mitcham Dental single handedly outshines the rest. Very impressed with this place More posts to come when all my dental work is done.
Liah Coombs
A highly professional practice combined with exceptional patient care in a warm and friendly environment.
LINDA WALLACE
I couldn't be happier with our experience at Mitcham dental clinic. Dr Jia has a remarkable way with kids – my 6yo daughter now looks forward to dentist visits! The friendly atmosphere and Dr Jia's gentle approach make it a topnotch choice for families. Grateful to have found a dentist who makes dental care enjoyable for kids!
Emily Huang



