Question 1

Why are some fees shown as a range?

Accepted Answer

A range usually means the treatment can be simple in one mouth and more involved in another. The fee guide gives you a sensible starting point, then your dentist confirms what applies after checking the tooth, gum health, bite, and X-rays where needed. Fillings can change with tooth position, depth, and number of surfaces.. Crowns, bridges, veneers, and dentures can change with materials and laboratory design.. Implants, wisdom teeth, and aligners can change with staging, surgical complexity, and appointment time.

Question 2

Will I get the final cost before treatment starts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The guide fee is only the first conversation. Before treatment begins, your dentist explains the findings, shows which options are available, and gives you an itemised plan so you can see the fee and timing clearly. If there is more than one reasonable option, the team can separate urgent care from elective or staged care so you can make a decision without pressure at the chair.

Question 3

What does "no out-of-pocket with eligible health fund cover" mean?

Accepted Answer

It means some patients may have the full check-up and clean fee covered by their extras policy for that visit. It depends on your fund, level of cover, waiting periods, and remaining annual limits. The practice fee stays the same; your health fund determines the rebate or gap. Bring your health fund card and the team can help check eligibility where possible.

Question 4

Can you check my health fund rebate before treatment?

Accepted Answer

The team can help check likely rebates and process eligible claims through HICAPS. Exact rebates are controlled by your fund, so the clinic may still need your fund to confirm limits, waiting periods, and item coverage. Bring your health fund card to the appointment.. Ask the team to check likely cover before treatment starts.. Review your written plan with the rebate or gap information available at the time.

Question 5

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Payment plan options may be available for eligible treatments, including DentiCare and Afterpay. The right option depends on the treatment type, the fee, and eligibility requirements. For larger staged plans, the team can also explain which appointments carry which costs, so the payment conversation matches the actual treatment sequence.

Question 6

Why do wisdom teeth, implants, and aligners vary so much?

Accepted Answer

These treatments depend heavily on anatomy, planning, and staging. Two patients can ask for the same broad treatment but need very different appointments once the dentist checks the details. Wisdom teeth depend on position, depth, root shape, and surgical difficulty.. Implants depend on bone, gum health, grafting needs, restoration design, and healing time.. Aligners depend on tooth movement, bite goals, treatment length, and refinement stages.

Question 7

Is the $179 check-up and clean guide fee the same for new, regular, and children appointments?

Accepted Answer

The guide fee shown for check-up and clean appointments is $179 for the standard appointment listed in the table, including new, regular, and children's check-up and clean visits where that appointment type is clinically appropriate. If you need a different type of visit, such as a longer gum treatment appointment or a focused emergency appointment, the team will confirm that before treatment begins.

Question 8

What happens if I need more than one treatment?

Accepted Answer

Your dentist can prioritise care into stages: what needs attention now, what can be planned next, and what can be monitored. That makes the fee discussion more useful than one large number without context. Urgent or stabilising care is identified first.. Restorative, replacement, or cosmetic options can be separated into stages.. You receive itemised costs so you can choose timing with clearer expectations.

Treatment	Practice guide fee	What may affect the fee
Check-Up & CleanLearn about this treatment	Up to $179	No gap is charged when eligible health fund cover pays the full fee. X-rays are included where clinically needed.
Children's DentistryLearn about this treatment	Up to $179	Eligible CDBS child check-ups may be $0 out-of-pocket. Private child check-ups are usually $99-$179 depending on age.
Fissure Sealants, per toothLearn about this treatment	From $60	Protective coating for deep grooves in back teeth. Often considered for children and teenagers after assessment.
Gum Disease TreatmentLearn about this treatment	Quoted after gum assessment	Gum treatment depends on inflammation level, pocket depths, number of areas treated, and appointment time.
Custom MouthguardsLearn about this treatment	From $250	Custom-fitted sports mouthguards and protective guards. Final fee depends on design, material, and fit requirements.
Night Guard / Occlusal SplintLearn about this treatment	From $300	Protective appliance for grinding or clenching. Suitability is confirmed after bite and tooth-wear assessment.
Sedation DentistryLearn about this treatment	From $200	Sedation fees are separate from dental treatment. Suitability, level of sedation, and treatment length affect the final quote.

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Health fund rebates via HICAPS

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