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 youāre looking for a trusted preventive care dentist, weāre 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.Ā
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 thatās 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. Theyāll 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. Itās a simple and effective part of any preventive dentistry routine.
- Carifree System
If youāre 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), itās 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 itās not just a one-time fix. Preventive dental care is an ongoing commitment.Ā Itās one of the smartest investments you can make in your long-term oral health.
Preventive dental care is for everyone, not just those whoāve had dental issues in the past. Whether youāre 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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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
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
very good experience with kids.
Crystal
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Such an amazing clinic!! The staff are so friendly and they really go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable whilst they give you an incredible dental serviceš
Simone Farthing
I very rarely leave reviews, but this is warranted. Iām a very nervous patient when it comes to sitting in a dental chair, however from the moment I walked in to make an appointment and explained my situation I was made to feel relaxed. Dr Jia Leong made the experience actually quite enjoyable. She is very thorough, patient and professional. This is a very modern, fully equipped dental surgery you should not look past. And again, if you are nervous, Dr Leong and Mitcham dental clinic is the clinic for you.
Not Interested
Went there for a general check up and scale clean. it was the best best experience ever, specially with Jiaās explanations. Best recommended!
Emily Huang
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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
I needed a dentist desperately in a hurry a few weeks ago. The staff at the Mitcham Dental Clinic kindly looked after me and took care of me. I recommend with confidence the service and all the staff at this clinic and found them to be 100% for personalised satisfaction
Maria Di Fiore
Weāre with Dr Jia, and she is amazing! She is very gentle, attentive and really great with my kids (2.5 and 4.5years old) too. The staffs are also very warm and helpful. Thank you Mitcham Dental Clinic š
Jean Ng



