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 want to thank Dr. Ron and the Mitcham Dental Clinic team for their continued - excellent service. As someone phobic about being in the dentist chair, I’m always amazed at the caring, gentle and understanding approach I’ve been given. Professional, modern and I highly recommend this caring dental clinic to anyone, especially if you struggle with the idea of going to the dentist. This is the place for you.
Christy Powell
I have been attending this Clinic for approximately 30 years. Ron and his team are extremely professional and provide exceptional care. I have neglected to write a review in the past but after recently having a tooth removed as it couldn’t be saved I want to say thanks again for making the process painless. I even had a follow up call from Ron to check that all okay. Now that’s what I call professional and care !!!
Carolyn Munday
Had general check up and scale clean with Jia’s team. Thought I was gonna stress for whole treatment, because I had bad experiences with all those treatments. WAS NOT AT ALL!!! The best experience in my life.Totally beyond my expectation. 100% recommended.
David CHEN
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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
I’ve been going to Mitcham dental clinic my whole life and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. Ron and his team are incredibly kind and truly excellent at what they do. They’re generous with their time and will always have your best interests at heart. If you’re looking for a dentist you can feel confident going to then trust me, go here. I really can’t recommend them enough.
Caleb Dickson
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
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Excellent, knowledgeable, caring, patient dental practice. Can’t rate them more highly.
Peter Miller
Great team, we get treated like family. Mitcham Dental clinic has friendly staff and equipped with team who care for their customers. Me and my family feel safe, comfortable and well looked after. I am sure with the care we get, our smile will last forever. 🙂 .I would always recommend their service to all my friends.
ghost jaadu
A great clinic that provides a high level of patient care and customer service.
David Penney