Dental checkup cleaning
Dental check-up and cleaning at Picasso Dental Clinic — AUD prices
Professional dental check-ups and cleaning at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam — AUD prices, when bundled hygiene makes sense for Australian visitors, and honest framing of what a check-up achieves.
A dental check-up at Picasso Dental Clinic costs AUD 12 and a professional scale and polish costs AUD 18–33 depending on tartar load — but these are almost never worth a standalone flight from Australia. They deliver the most value combined with implants, veneers, crowns, or other treatment on the same visit.
A dental check-up at Picasso Dental Clinic costs AUD 12. A professional scale and polish costs AUD 18–33. These are the foundation of every treatment trip, not the destination. For Australian patients, a standalone flight from Sydney or Melbourne for a check-up and clean is not cost-effective. The check-up makes sense as the first appointment in a larger treatment visit.
AUD price table — examination and hygiene
| Service | AUD |
|---|---|
| General examination and consultation | AUD 12 |
| Orthodontic consultation | AUD 12 |
| Examination + orthodontic planning (mould, photos, X-ray) | AUD 57 |
| Panoramic X-ray (OPG) | AUD 33 |
| Cephalometric X-ray | AUD 33 |
| Conebeam CT (3D) | AUD 33 |
| iTero digital scan | AUD 115 |
| Scale and polish — mild tartar | AUD 18 |
| Scale and polish — moderate tartar | AUD 23 |
| Scale and polish — heavy tartar | AUD 27–33 |
| Scale under local anaesthetic | AUD 115 |
| Fluoride application (7 or more teeth) | AUD 33 |
Australian comparison: private hygienist visits cost AUD 150–300. The Picasso price per session is lower, but only matters once you are already in Vietnam for other treatment.
What a Picasso check-up covers
Clinical examination:
- Soft tissue review — lips, cheeks, tongue, floor of mouth, throat
- Gum assessment — pocket depth measured where indicated; bleeding on probing recorded
- Tooth-by-tooth examination — decay, fractures, worn surfaces, existing restorations
- Occlusal assessment — bite, jaw movement, signs of bruxism
- Existing crown or veneer review — fit, margins, shade, signs of failure
Imaging (if not provided in advance):
- OPG panoramic X-ray for surgical or implant planning
- Periapical X-rays for specific teeth with suspected problems
- CBCT where bone volume assessment is needed for implants
Hygiene:
- Ultrasonic scaling — removes calculus and hard deposit
- Polishing — removes surface stain
- Oral hygiene instruction personalised to your technique
When the check-up changes the plan
Patients arrive with a plan based on their own assessment. The clinical examination sometimes finds:
| Finding | Implication for treatment |
|---|---|
| Active periodontal disease (deep pockets, bone loss) | Gum treatment needed before veneers or implants |
| Untreated decay on a tooth planned for a veneer | Root canal and crown may be more appropriate |
| Insufficient bone volume on CBCT | Bone graft or alternative implant design added |
| Signs of bruxism | Night guard prescribed; implant case discussed carefully |
These findings are communicated before treatment starts. The plan is adjusted with your agreement — you are not presented with new charges after surgery begins.
When a check-up is valuable on a treatment trip
| Visit context | Value of adding check-up |
|---|---|
| First visit before any treatment begins | Essential — baseline clinical record |
| Before veneer preparation | High — confirms gum health and shade stability |
| Implant workup week | High — CBCT plus gum assessment confirms site readiness |
| Standalone from Australia, nothing else planned | Low — flight cost makes it uneconomical |
Why your ongoing recall should be with an Australian dentist
Picasso is a treatment-trip clinic. Routine six-month recall requires proximity. An AHPRA-registered dentist is the right relationship for ongoing recall, monitoring, and urgent assessment. Share your Picasso records every time you return to Australia so your local dentist can maintain your treatment effectively.
What to take home for your Australian dentist
- OPG or CBCT films (digital copies available on request)
- Periodontal chart
- Treatment notes from each appointment
- Material specifications for any crowns, veneers, or implants placed
Related pages
- Veneers — check-up confirms gum health before prep
- Dental implants — CBCT at check-up confirms bone volume
- Is it safe? — sterilisation and clinical standards
- Aftercare — continuing care after your trip
- Free quote
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a check-up and clean before veneers or implants?
Yes, and this is strongly advised. Active gum inflammation or periodontal pockets should be controlled before any aesthetic or surgical work begins. Veneers bonded to inflamed gum margins have worse long-term outcomes. Implants placed into infected sites have higher failure rates.
Can Picasso be my regular dentist from Australia?
Picasso is focused on treatment trips. For ongoing six-month recall, a local AHPRA-registered dentist is far more practical. Picasso records should be shared with your Australian dentist so they can continue your care at home.
How much is a hygienist clean in Australia?
Australian private hygienist appointments typically cost AUD 150–300 per visit. Medicare does not cover routine dental cleaning for adults. Picasso cleaning is cheaper per session, but airfare makes standalone trips uneconomical.
Do you take OPG X-rays at the check-up?
Yes. Picasso has OPG panoramic X-ray (AUD 33) and Conebeam CT (AUD 33) on site. Upload existing films via /free-quote/ to avoid duplicate radiation. If you arrive without recent films for implant or surgical planning, a new OPG is taken on your first clinic day.
What happens if periodontitis is found?
Periodontal disease must be treated or stabilised before cosmetic or surgical work proceeds. Gum treatment at Picasso ranges from AUD 18 per tooth for pocket treatment to AUD 170 per jaw. This is not a delay for its own sake — placing veneers or implants into infected gums is a clinical mistake.
Can my Australian dentist continue care after a Vietnam check-up?
Yes. Bring home your Picasso clinical notes, X-rays, and periodontal chart. Your AHPRA-registered dentist can use this as the basis for your ongoing recall. Most Australian dentists are comfortable working with overseas records when they are complete.