Dental fear management
Clear explanations, agreed signals to stop and extra time, so you stay in control of the appointment.
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Dentist near Seabrook
Coming back to the dentist, at your own pace.
If it has been a while, you are not alone. Our Hoppers Crossing team offers unhurried care for Seabrook adults who feel anxious about dental visits.
Unhurried care · Hoppers Crossing
For Seabrook patients
A calm practice, a manageable drive from Seabrook.
Seabrook lies to the south-east of us, between Point Cook and Altona Meadows. The trip to Sayers Road is a little further than for our immediate neighbours, but for some adults the drive is the easy part. The appointment itself is what they have been putting off.
If you have stayed away for a few years because of a bad experience, cost or embarrassment, we will not lecture you. Your first visit can simply be a conversation and a look, with nothing done unless you agree. We explain each step before it happens, agree on a signal to pause, and book extra time if you need it.
For people who need more support, sedation options are available for suitable patients after a medical review. Read about managing dental anxiety.
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Getting back on track
Care for people returning to the dentist.
After a long gap, treatment is planned in stages, starting with whatever matters most to you.
Sedation dentistry
IV sedation may help suitable patients feel more relaxed during longer treatment, after a medical review.
Discover more: Sedation dentistryGeneral dentistry
An examination and any necessary X-rays give a clear picture of where things stand, with costs explained before any treatment.
Discover more: General dentistryGum treatments
Bleeding or receding gums can be common after a long gap. Dr Mehak Chopra has a special interest in gum health.
Discover more: Gum treatmentsPorcelain fillings
Ceramic fillings and inlays, matched to the shade of your teeth, that may suit larger repairs.
Discover more: Porcelain fillingsLost filling or crown
If an old filling or crown has come out, keep it and call us. Covering the tooth early may prevent further damage.
Discover more: Lost filling or crownYour first visit
A first visit with no pressure.
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Tell us how you feel
When you book, let reception know you are nervous. We can allow a longer appointment.
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Just a conversation
We start by talking about your history, worries and goals before you sit back in the chair.
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A look, when you are ready
The examination happens only when you are ready, with a signal agreed so you can pause at any time.
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Honest, plain findings
We explain what we see without judgement, and separate what is urgent from what can wait.
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A staged plan
Treatment can be spread out and prioritised, with the cost of each stage explained before you decide.
Support and costs
Comfort, cost and convenience.
Cost is one reason people delay care. These options may help.
01.Sedation
Options for anxious patients
Local anaesthetic, IV sedation, or general anaesthesia arranged after specialist medical review, for suitable patients.
Sedation dentistry: Options for anxious patients02.Payment plans
Treatment in stages
Spread the cost with MediPay, TLC, Zip or Afterpay, subject to the provider's approval.
Payment plans: Treatment in stages03.Health funds
HICAPS claims
Claim on the spot with most private funds and see straight away what your cover pays.
04.Children
CDBS for the kids
If your children are eligible, their basic dental care can be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
CDBS: CDBS for the kidsSeabrook patients ask
Questions from Seabrook.
Where is Sayers Dental in relation to Seabrook?
Seabrook is south-east of Hoppers Crossing, between Point Cook and Altona Meadows. Our practice is on Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing, so it is a longer trip than from the suburbs right next door, but still a manageable drive. Free on-site parking is available.
Do you open on Saturdays?
Yes, we are open Saturdays as well as Tuesday to Friday. If you would like an unhurried appointment, mention it when you book. Current hours are on the contact page.
Are children bulk billed?
Children aged 0 to 17 who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule can be bulk billed for basic services, with a cap on total benefits across two calendar years. Our team can check whether your children qualify.
I have a toothache but I am nervous. What should I do?
Call us anyway on (03) 9749 1178, as early as you can, and tell us you are anxious. There is time kept aside for urgent cases, and we will try to see you that same day, dealing with the immediate problem first and explaining each step. If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, or bleeding will not stop, please go to a hospital emergency department or ring 000.
Is there parking at the practice?
Yes, free on-site parking. Our rooms are on the ground floor, in the building we share with Montessori Minds Hoppers Crossing.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Yes. We process claims with most private health funds on the spot through HICAPS. nib, HCF and Westfund also count us among their preferred providers. If it has been a while, check what your extras cover includes before your visit.
The next step
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Find us
Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants
1/483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
(03) 9749 1178 · admin@sayersdental.com.au
- Tue to Thu9:00am to 5:00pm
- Fri10:00am to 6:00pm
- Sat9:00am to 4:00pm
- Sun and MonClosed
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