Routine check-ups are vital to maintaining not only your smile but also your overall oral health. Regular examinations serve as an essential component of preventative care, allowing for the early detection of potential issues such as tooth decay and gum disease. By identifying these concerns at their inception, we can facilitate more effective treatments and preventative strategies.

We recommend scheduling a comprehensive check-up every 6 to 12 months. During your visit, our team will conduct a thorough examination, focusing on several key areas:

• Oral Hygiene and Dietary Assessment: We will evaluate your current oral hygiene practices and dietary habits to identify areas for improvement.
  

• Health of Teeth and Soft Tissues: A meticulous examination of your teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums will be performed to ensure optimal health.
  

• Risk Evaluation for Dental Issues: We will assess your susceptibility to tooth decay and gum disease, providing tailored advice for risk reduction.
  

• Signs of Tooth Wear: Our examination will include checking for any signs of wear on your teeth, which may indicate underlying issues.
  

• Growth and Alignment Assessment: We will monitor the growth and alignment of your teeth and jaws to ensure proper development.
  

• Bite Analysis: Any potential bite problems will be evaluated, allowing us to recommend appropriate interventions if necessary.

Should your check-up reveal the need for further treatment, we will provide you with a comprehensive dental treatment plan, detailing the necessary procedures and associated costs.

We are dedicated to preserving and restoring your natural teeth, emphasising the importance of regular hygiene therapy in achieving optimal oral health. Our comprehensive hygiene therapy sessions are designed to enhance your dental care routine and ensure your smile remains radiant.

Each 45-minute appointment includes a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, allowing our skilled Oral Health Therapists to assess any potential gum issues. This is complemented by an intensive scaling, cleaning, and polishing of your teeth, ensuring that plaque and tartar buildup are effectively managed. Our hygiene therapy is not only a vital part of your regular dental check-up but can also be combined with other dental services for your convenience.

Regular visits to our Oral Health Therapists are essential, particularly for individuals dealing with tartar buildup and plaque management. These sessions play a crucial role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums while helping to prevent more serious dental concerns in the future.

Our oral health therapists are expertly trained to provide tailored oral hygiene treatments and advice. Furthermore, they are accredited to deliver limited dental services, such as check-ups and fillings, for children and young adults in collaboration with your referring dentist, ensuring a holistic approach to your family's dental care.

Experience the benefits of Oral Health Therapy at Central Dental Group and take a proactive step towards a healthier, happier smile.

One of our most sought-after treatments at Central Dental Group is teeth whitening, renowned for delivering immediate and remarkable results for suitable patients. To ensure the best outcome, we recommend scheduling a check-up and a comprehensive dental cleaning prior to the whitening procedure. This allows us to assess your teeth and gum health thoroughly and provide tailored advice on the most suitable whitening treatment for you.

Our in-chair whitening procedure typically lasts between 60 to 90 minutes, involving three to four cycles of our advanced whitening procedure. Following your treatment, you will receive personalised aftercare advice along with a take-home kit designed to help you maintain your brilliant new smile.

Discover the transformative effects of our professional teeth whitening services at Central Dental Group.

Endodontic treatment (also known as root canal treatment) aims to save a tooth badly damaged due to decay, disease or injury.

Symptoms of a tooth that may require this treatment include pain, sensitivity to heat or cold, tooth discolouration and soreness or swelling in the gums. The pulp of the tooth may have become severely inflamed or infected. If left untreated, severe pain and abscesses (infection at the end of the roots) can occur.

Treatment involves an opening being made through your tooth to access the pulp. Using special instruments, your dentist will remove the inflamed or infected pulp. Each root canal is cleaned, enlarged and shaped. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medicines are placed inside the root canal for several weeks to help stop the inflammation and infection.

At your next appointment, each canal is cleaned, dried and filled with a material called gutta percha. This protects the inside of your tooth and prevents further infection.

Your dentist may also recommend that the treated tooth be crowned to improve its strength and decrease the risk of fracturing.

Periodontal treatment is designed to halt or slow the progression of gum disease, providing you with a greater chance of maintaining your natural teeth for life. With regular treatments and ongoing maintenance, our dedicated team of Dentists and Oral Health Therapists work diligently to support your oral health.

Periodontal disease, characterised by inflammation and infection of the gums, is primarily caused by plaque—a thick, sticky film of bacteria that accumulates on the teeth. In the initial stages, this condition manifests as gingivitis, which involves inflammation of the gums. Fortunately, gingivitis can often be effectively managed through the removal of plaque and calculus, followed by thorough yet gentle cleaning practices, including regular brushing and flossing.

As gum disease advances, it can develop into periodontitis, a more severe form that poses significant risks to your teeth, gums, and the bone that supports your teeth. As inflammation and infection escalate, pockets may form between the gums and teeth, leading to gum recession. Consequently, this can result in loose teeth, potential tooth loss, or the need for extraction.

Common signs of periodontal disease to watch for include:

• Red, swollen, or tender gums

• Painful or bleeding gums

• Gums that have receded from the teeth

• Persistent bad breath or an unpleasant taste in the mouth

• Loose teeth, shifting teeth, or the appearance of gaps

Crowns, bridges and veneers are all applications that provide the option of bringing teeth back to their former glory; to restore form and function.

Some patients choose these treatments for a better quality of life by replacing missing or non-functioning teeth or improving the appearance of teeth. You can discuss what’s involved with your dentist, including groove shape, shade, colour and relative sizing.

If there is something about your teeth you think could be improved, talk to your dentist.

Crown

A crown covers a damaged tooth, preserving and improving appearance, shape and alignment. Crowns are made from porcelain or ceramic materials and are crafted to match existing teeth. The crown is bonded to your existing teeth to improve form and function, and to ensure your bite retains its normal position.

Improving your bite by building up a compromised tooth also ensures that your existing teeth do not become overworn, which can create a secondary problem.

Bridge

A bridge is often used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. It is sometimes an alternative treatment to replacing teeth with dental implants. The device is attached to adjoining teeth or implants on either side.

A bridge allows you to preserve the look of your teeth and maintain your proper bite and function. Replacing missing teeth also assists in maintaining facial form and can prevent other teeth from becoming overused.

Veneer

A veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the look of the tooth or to protect it.

The veneer is made of a dental composite or porcelain. Veneers can enhance the look of your teeth, which may have become discoloured or uneven over time. Talk to your dentist about how you want your smile to look, how many teeth you want to show, and what the right shade and shape might be.

All restorations are designed and handcrafted in Australia using only TGA-approved materials to ensure clinical performance and safety.

Fissures are the grooves that naturally occur on the biting surface of teeth. If the fissures are deep and narrow, toothbrush bristles cannot fit inside to clean. Trapped food attracts bacteria which eventually leads to tooth decay.

Fissure sealants are coatings that fill these fissures and protect the teeth from dental plaque and acids. Treatment is painless and non-invasive, with a coat of sealant applied to the cleaned tooth to form a physical barrier.

While an intact fissure sealant offers excellent protection against decay on the treated surface, your dentist or therapist cannot guarantee that treatment will prevent decay on all tooth surfaces.