Have you been putting off regular dental checkups? Avoiding having that sore tooth looked at? Scared of what might need to be done, not to mention the cost? At Dental Members Australia we know how difficult it can be, which is why we’ve created Australia’s leading dental payment plan.
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Medicare Bulk Billing for Children
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is now up and running. It was started on January 1st, 2014. It allows eligible children $1,000 worth of dental treatment over each two year period. The child needs to be between the ages of 2-17 for at least 1 day of the current year (so children who have turned 18 may still be eligible this year).
New patients
We value and respect your first visit to a new dentist, as it is an important step toward your comfort and dental well being. As a dental team we focus on a complete assessment of your dental situation, developing a concise and practical preventative care plan to achieve and maintain excellent oral health.
Payment Options
Chermside West Dental Centre has a range of options at the checkout. From automatic claims processing to Dental care plans we have you covered.
We accept most forms of payment, Cash, Cheque, AMEX, Credit and Direct Bank Transfer. In addition, we accept most health funds as our dentists are Health Funds providers.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry and are used to create a bright, white smile with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. Veneers can replace chipped, uneven, or spaced teeth with well-aligned, shapely teeth. Even better, the translucent ceramic quality of today’s veneers provides a more natural-looking bright, white smile. Regardless of what causes unattractive teeth, dental veneers may solve most or all of the issues, including:
- Over time, the thin, hard white substance covering your teeth (the enamel) may become worn, dulled and discolored.
- Aged teeth are more likely to have an uneven appearance, chips, or cracks, and be worn down due to years of wear and tear.
- Certain people may be born with spacing between the teeth that grows wider as they age.
- Uneven teeth can result from tooth grinding or general wear and tear.
- Some people have a genetic predisposition to the wearing of enamel. For others, the cause of enamel wear may be a heavy smoking habit. Similarly, tea, coffee, medications (such as tetracycline), and soft drinks may have an impact on the discoloration of teeth by slowly eating away at the enamel.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges and Partial dentures are used to replace missing teeth, the loss of which might adversely affect your mouth. The negative effects of one or more missing teeth could include the shifting of other teeth, a change in the bite, TMJ disorders, a speech impediment, an increased risk for periodontal disease, and a greater chance of tooth decay.
There are several types of fixed (cannot be removed) bridges. These include conventional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges, and resin bonded bridges.
A conventional and cantilever fixed bridge involves shaping the teeth around the missing tooth. Crowns (caps) are then placed on the shaped teeth and joined to a new tooth (called a pontic) that is used to replace the missing tooth. A resin-bonded bridge, where less preparation of adjacent teeth is required, is often used for the front teeth, providing that the adjoining teeth do not have extensive dental fillings or unhealthy gums.
If you exercise proper dental hygiene, your bridges can last for up to 15 years.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also known as “caps,” preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. Crowns may be used to protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay, or replace a pre-existing crown. The purpose of a dental crown is to encase a needy tooth with a custom-designed material. Dentists today have a variety of conservative treatment options through which to restore teeth. If possible, these options should be explored and discussed before selecting the full coverage crown.
THE CLINICAL PROCEDURE
During the crown procedure, your dentist prepares the tooth and makes a molded impression of the teeth to send to a dental laboratory. A fitted, temporary crown is created during this visit to temporarily protect the tooth while the final restoration is being made in the dental laboratory. Once completed, the crown is cemented at a later visit.
FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES AND CROWNS
Fixed partial dentures ( or dental bridges) are an extension of the dental crown treatment for replacement of missing teeth. Crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth or teeth and connected to a missing tooth-like replica.
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Teeth Whitening
Take a first step in feeling good and looking great with brighter, whiter teeth in less than an hour. Zoom! is safe, effective and very fast, and performed only by a dental professional.
Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking.
Whitening can get your smile looking its best. You should look for a whitening procedure that is:
- Fast and convenient
- Long lasting
- Low sensitivity
- Proven to be safe and effective
- Performed by a Dental Professional
At Chermside West Dental Clinic, we were giving people whiter and brighter smiles with the original ZOOM system. Now we are please to provide the newest and latest ZOOM system, called ZOOM ADVANCED! It gives us brilliant results, but faster and with less sensitivity.
General Dentistry
Our general dentists are highly experienced and up to date with the latest research and dental technology. We provide professional, quality and lasting treatment options on a customised patient by patient basis. The experience of our team of dentists allows us to provide a range of dental treatments.
