Dentist near Clarkson

Booking your own dentist for the first time

Moved out of home, or come off your parents' health fund? It's easy to let check-ups slide in your twenties, especially when you're paying for them yourself. A few things worth knowing:

• If you have extras cover, check-ups and cleans are often claimable. Check what your policy includes, then claim on the spot with HICAPS.
• No extras? Ask us what a check-up and clean will cost when you book.
• A check-up every six months or so means small problems get found while they're small — and usually cheaper to fix.
• If it's been a few years, don't worry. Tell us, and we'll start with a full check-up and go from there.

Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth usually come through between about 17 and 25. Some arrive without any trouble. Others get stuck under the gum, grow in at an angle, or sit so far back they're hard to clean, which can lead to pain, swelling and infection.

Worth getting checked if you notice:

• Pain or swelling at the back of your jaw
• A flap of gum over a back tooth that keeps getting sore
• A bad taste or smell from the back of your mouth
• Trouble opening your mouth wide

We'll take an X-ray to see how they're sitting and explain your options — not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. If yours would be better removed by an oral surgeon, we'll explain why and arrange the referral.

Getting here from Clarkson

1. Head north on Marmion Avenue — or take the Mitchell Freeway to its end at Romeo Road and turn west to Marmion Avenue.
2. Continue north through Alkimos and Eglinton to Yanchep, then onto Two Rocks Road.
3. In Two Rocks, the road becomes Lisford Avenue and then Breakwater Drive.
4. Turn into Constellation Entrance at the roundabout on Breakwater Drive — we're at number 6.

From Clarkson Station, the Yanchep line runs four stops north to Yanchep Station, then Transperth route 498 goes to Two Rocks. Check the Transperth Journey Planner for connecting times.

Questions from Clarkson