Going for a dental check up every few months is and should be an important part of your oral hygiene routine. While you can keep up with dental care at home, professional cleaning at a clinic is required to remove plaque that personal dental care cannot.
At i.Dental, we have a team of dentists and oral hygienists that can provide a full suite of dental services. A thorough examination will be done followed by the necessary treatment to keep your pearly whites clean.
A dental check up is a routine appointment when the dentist checks on your dental condition, does a thorough cleaning and gives advice on how to maintain good oral hygiene.
It is recommended to schedule a dental check up every 6 to 12 months. This can allow you to identify any early signs of dental diseases and to seek treatment as soon as possible.
Dental check ups allow you to get advice from your dentist regarding good oral habits, check for any possible issues to get them treated and do a routine cleaning.
The cost of a dental check up at i.Dental depends on the type of treatment that you need.
A simple consultation and oral examination costs $21.80 – $54.50 (includes GST). Thereafter, scaling and polishing will be done and this can range between $65.40 to $163.50.
Topical fluoride treatment and airflow stain removal may be done if necessary.
To make dental treatment more affordable, CHAS, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation card holders are eligible for subsidies for certain services.
Here is a general guideline of the subsidy amounts for dental check ups:
^With a 6-month interval between the 2 consultation claims in the calendar year. Only applicable to initial consultations for new patients or follow-up consultations where the dentist suggests a new treatment plan and conducts a full oral examination.
The amount stated above serves as a guideline only. The final amount payable is dependent on the complexity of the respective procedure.
Scaling and polishing subsidies apply to CHAS Blue, MG, and PG cardholders at our Ubi branch only. CHAS Orange cardholders are not fully subsidised.
All fees are subject to GST.
Started in 1989, our dentists and dental hygienists at i.Dental have accumulated over 30 years of experience in the industry.
i.Dental has 3 dental clinics in Singapore conveniently located near MRT stations in Tanjong Pagar, Ubi and Yishun.
A dental check up will usually consist of a consultation followed by scaling and polishing. Any additional treatment such as topical fluoride and airflow stain removal may be done as required.
The time required for each portion are as follows:
Dr. Cheng, Clinical Director and Founder of i.Dental, recommends scheduling a dental check up every 6 to 12 months. As every case is unique, it is best to consult your dentist so that they can advise on a suitable frequency based on your dental condition.
Generally, a dental check up should include a/an
The best way to maintain oral hygiene is to cultivate good dental habits! Some of these good practices include:
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