Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ About
Dental Health
These FAQs are the most commonly-asked questions put to our team over the last year. Everyone has questions about going to the dentist which is perfectly natural. In this page we have answered the most frequently asked questions.
- Just like other health services, Medicare does not cover most of the
dental services and patients have to pay for them separately. Although,
there is certain eligibility for children under 18.To know more, click
https://www.dentistinforesthill.com.au/cdbs/
Depending on the state or territory in which you live and your current situation dental treatments
may be partly covered.
Some Victorians are eligible for public dental care services, and some people receive priority access to those services. Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health. Please click this link to get more updated information.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/dental-health/access-to-victorias-public-dental-care-services
No. Dental cleaning does not damage the teeth. In fact, it effectively
removes the bacteria and plaque that develop over time due to unhealthy
eating habits. Eventually, it may cause inflammation and gum diseases.
Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
There are two types of nerve damages, transient and permanent. It requires frequent follow-up and takes up to several weeks to heal. If it still stays beyond 6 months, then it is permanent nerve damage.
Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
Dental costs vary a lot depending upon the type of implant as well as the
methods used for the treatment. On an average, a single tooth implant
may cost around A$2,500 to A$6,000 in Australia.
Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
Medicare does not cover dental services for pregnant women.
Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
In a nutshell, some insurance companies do, and some do not cover dental
implants. Australian companies like HCF, BUPA, Medibank and HBF cover
dental implants under their insurance depending upon your level of cover.
Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
- If your tooth decay is too critical to be restored by dental filling, tooth is unrestorable and damaged beyond repair, it’s clear enough to go for a dental implant.
- If you are unable to wear dentures anymore, you’re good to go for dental implants.
- Deterioration of your jawbone is also a signal to consider dental implants.
- Consult to our professional team of dental experts for personalized advice on your individual dental and general health.
Read more at https://dentalatforesthill.com.au/services/dental-implants
Some of the dental services we offer
Invisalign / Clear Aligners
We are an Invisalign® Dentist in Forest Hill with the necessary skills and training to provide treatment.
Aesthetic Dentistry
Want to Improve Your Smile and confidence? Contact us today for a complete dental makeover.
Dental Implants
Our goal is to replace an individual’s missing teeth in a safe and natural way by offering dental implants.
All You Need To Keep Smiling
Payment Options / Plans
Payment plans are essentially loans, which can support you in managing the high cost of dental treatment. Rather than paying for your dental work in an upfront lumpsum, a payment plan allows you to pay in instalments over a period of time. We have onboard, payment plan service providers who will make your payment plan’s instalments even more affordable.
There are several payment options available at our surgery including Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Credit Card, HICAPS, AMEX and Direct Deposit.
