General & family · Bayside Melbourne
General and family dentistry in Cheltenham
Park Road Dental provides general and family dentistry at 155 Park Road, Cheltenham, in Bayside Melbourne. We look after the whole family with six-monthly check-ups, scale and clean, tooth-coloured fillings and gum care for all ages. New patients are welcome, no referral needed. Call (03) 9584 4949.
What is general and family dentistry?
General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps your teeth and gums healthy for life. At Park Road Dental it covers routine check-ups, professional scale and clean, tooth-coloured fillings, gum (periodontal) treatment and preventive advice. As a family practice, we see patients of all ages under one roof, from young children through to older adults, so your whole household can be cared for at the same location by the same team.
Why have a check-up every six months?
A six-monthly review lets us find decay, gum problems and wear early, while they are small and simpler to treat. Each visit includes an examination of your teeth, gums and soft tissues, X-rays when needed, and a scale and clean to remove the plaque and tartar that brushing alone cannot reach. Regular reviews are the most reliable way to avoid larger, costlier problems later, and they keep your gums and breath fresh between visits.
Fillings and gum (periodontal) care
When decay is found, we restore the tooth with a tooth-coloured composite filling that is bonded in place and matched to your natural shade. For gum health, our hygienists Shirani Marks and Liz Fetherstonhaugh provide scaling, root debridement and tailored home-care advice to treat and control gum disease. Treating gum disease early protects the bone that supports your teeth, since healthy gums are the foundation for every other kind of dental treatment.
Prevention and care for every age
Prevention is central to how we work. Alongside cleans and check-ups, we provide custom-fitted mouthguards for sport, snoring and sleep appliances for suitable patients, and gentle, patient geriatric care for older adults and those with dentures. Children are welcome from their earliest visits, which helps them feel at ease and build good habits early. Our dentists Dr James Lee, Dr Harold Lee, Dr Dayana Gonzalez and Dr Wei Hun Tjio are all AHPRA-registered.
Check-up costs and health funds
The cost of general dental care depends on what each person needs, so a simple check-up and clean differs from a visit that also involves fillings or gum treatment. After your assessment we explain what is recommended and give you a clear, written quote before any work begins. All major Australian health funds are accepted and claimed on the spot, so if you have dental extras cover you can claim your rebate at the practice and pay only the gap.
General dentistry FAQs
How often should I have a dental check-up?
For most people a check-up and clean every six months works well, so problems are found early while they are small and easy to treat. Some patients with healthy teeth and gums can be seen less often, while those at higher risk of decay or gum disease may benefit from more frequent reviews.
What happens at a check-up and clean?
Your dentist examines your teeth, gums and soft tissues, checks your bite and takes X-rays when needed. A hygienist or dentist then scales and cleans away plaque and tartar, polishes the teeth and reviews your brushing and flossing. Any concerns are explained with a plan and a written quote.
Do you see children and families?
Yes. Park Road Dental is a family practice and welcomes patients of all ages, from young children to older adults. Seeing the whole family in one place makes appointments easier to coordinate, and early visits help children feel comfortable and build good dental habits for life.
Are check-ups covered by health funds?
If you hold dental extras cover, routine check-ups, cleans and X-rays are commonly covered in part or in full, depending on your policy and annual limits. All major Australian health funds are accepted and claimed on the spot, so you pay only any gap.
Book a check-up in Cheltenham
New patients and families are welcome and no referral is needed. We are open six days, including Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, with on-site parking.
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