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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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
What a fantastic experience with Dr David Trinh today. An absolutely delightful person and a totally pain-free dental experience. Would not hesitate in recommending him. Reception staff are also delightful. Well done guys !
Sandie Callander
Mitcham Dental would have to be one of the BEST dental clinics in the east. They are always so accomodating, friendly and very experienced in all aspects of dentistry. I am quite a nervous patient when it comes to my teeth. They are also very patient and make the customer feel comfortable at all times. So many options are given to a patient and always explained prior to treatment. I must give Sarah a thumb up always for taking care of my teeth and making me feel comfortable, and not nervous whilst performing my dental treatment. The outcome is always positive and I always keep coming back. Congratulations to the whole team at Mitcham Dental. Keep up the grest work!
Angee Herbert
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Mitcham Dental Clinic is honestly the best dental clinic that I've been to. Special shout-out to Sarah who is very thorough and clearly explains the work that needs to be done. I've never had an appointment where I've felt any pain (even with sensitive teeth)! The staff have a good culture and it shows in the customer experience that they provide.
Casey Hulse
I cannot believe this dental clinic- I have never felt so relaxed and so comfortable at a dentist before! I cannot recommend this clinic more highly.
Marianne McEwen
The team at mitcham dental clinic are extremely professional and friendly, and specifically they provide wonderful patient care and treatment options, I've been attending the clinic now for in excess of 15 years, along with my family, and highly recommend them to any person thinking of having their chompers very well looked after!!! Regards David
David Wright
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Dentist Yvonne was very gentle, I barely felt the needle, did a great job on refilling my tooth. All staff pleasant and helpful.
Helen Verwey
Went there for a general check up and scale clean. it was the best best experience ever, specially with Jia’s explanations. Best recommended!
Emily Huang
I see the outstanding Dr David Trinh and my kids see Dr Sarah Nguyen. Honestly the best dentists by far. From the moment we switched dental clinics my kids have loved coming to visit the dentist. I know my family is in the best hands and honestly my husband is happy with any dentist at mitcham dental clinic because everyone is so lovely. The receptionists are also so friendly and accommodating! from making your appointment to having your treatment, i can see why they get alot of reviews. I cannot recommend Mitcham dental clinic highly enough!!
debbie boyle



