Braces
Fixed braces for children, teenagers and adults who need more involved tooth movement, planned after an orthodontic assessment.
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Dentist near Tarneit
From school check-ups to braces, care for Tarneit families next door.
Our Hoppers Crossing practice is a few minutes from Thomas Carr College, offering orthodontics, sports mouthguards and Saturday appointments for busy school-age households.
Orthodontics · Hoppers Crossing
Next door to Tarneit
A family practice minutes from Tarneit.
Tarneit sits right beside Hoppers Crossing to the west, and our Sayers Road practice is only a few minutes from Thomas Carr College. That can make it simpler to slot a dental visit in between school runs, training sessions and weekend games.
The school years are busy ones for teeth. Adult teeth erupt, bites develop, wisdom teeth begin to appear on X-rays and contact sport brings the risk of a knock. Dr Damien Zhao has a special interest in orthodontics, including early assessments for children, and works alongside our general dentists so a growing smile is monitored over time.
When treatment is recommended, we explain why, outline the alternatives and give you an estimate before anything is booked. Orthodontic suitability is always confirmed after an assessment.
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For Tarneit families
Care for growing smiles.
Services that suit school-age children and teenagers, alongside everyday check-ups for the rest of the family.
Clear aligners
Removable, clear trays that move teeth in stages, for patients who are suitable and able to wear them as directed.
Discover more: Clear alignersCustom mouthguards
Made from a mould of your child's teeth and designed to fit well, a custom guard may help reduce the risk of injury in contact sport.
Discover more: Custom mouthguardsFissure sealants
A thin protective coating over the grooves of back teeth, where food and plaque tend to collect.
Discover more: Fissure sealantsWisdom teeth
We keep an eye on wisdom teeth using X-rays and talk through the options if they are causing problems or are likely to.
Discover more: Wisdom teethKnocked-out tooth
An adult tooth that has been knocked out needs attention straight away. Phone us and we will explain what to do on the way in.
Discover more: Knocked-out toothYour first visit
What happens at a first appointment.
- 01.
Book a time that suits
Use online booking or call us. Saturday times can help when school and sport fill the week.
- 02.
Share the history
For children, a parent or guardian completes the health history, including medicines, allergies and any past dental experiences.
- 03.
Check teeth and bite
Your dentist examines teeth, gums and how the jaws meet, and notes anything to watch as your child grows.
- 04.
Questions welcome
Children and teenagers are encouraged to ask questions too, so they understand their own care.
- 05.
Next steps, if any
If an orthodontic assessment, referral or treatment is suggested, you receive the reasons, options and costs to consider at home.
Before you book
Comfort, cost and convenience.
Orthodontic care runs over months, so it helps to know how families manage the cost.
01.Payment plans
Pay over time
Orthodontic and other treatment can be spread across payments with MediPay, TLC, Zip or Afterpay, subject to the provider's approval.
See payment plans: Pay over time02.Health funds
HICAPS claims
Claim at the desk with most private funds through HICAPS. nib, HCF and Westfund members may benefit from our preferred-provider status.
03.CDBS
Children's bulk billing
Basic care for eligible children aged 0 to 17 can be bulk billed under the CDBS. Braces and aligners are not included.
Check eligibility: Children's bulk billing04.Comfort
Help for nervous patients
Extra time, clear explanations and, where suitable after a medical review, sedation options.
Sedation options: Help for nervous patientsTarneit families ask
Questions from Tarneit.
How do I get to Sayers Dental from Tarneit?
Tarneit is our neighbour to the west, so the trip to Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing is a short drive. If you know Thomas Carr College, we are a few minutes from there, and free on-site parking is available.
Can my child be seen on a Saturday?
Yes. We open on Saturdays as well as Tuesday to Friday, which can help when school and weekday activities make daytime visits hard. If you commute from Tarneit station on the Geelong line, a weekend visit may also be easier for you. Check our contact page for current hours.
Does the CDBS cover braces?
No. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers basic care for eligible children aged 0 to 17, such as check-ups, X-rays, cleans, fissure sealants and fillings, up to a capped amount over two calendar years. Orthodontic and cosmetic treatment sit outside the scheme. We can check your child's eligibility for basic care when you book.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out at sport?
If it is an adult tooth, pick it up by the crown rather than the root, rinse it briefly in milk if it is dirty, and either ease it back into the socket or keep it in milk. Then call us on (03) 9749 1178 straight away; we hold appointments for urgent cases and will try to fit you in that day. Never try to replace a baby tooth. For a head injury, heavy bleeding or trouble breathing, call 000 or head to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Where do we park?
There is free on-site parking at our ground-floor practice, which shares a building with Montessori Minds Hoppers Crossing, so you will not need to hunt for a space.
Will my health fund cover orthodontics?
It depends on your policy, as orthodontic cover and waiting periods vary between funds. We use HICAPS so eligible claims are processed on the spot. It is worth checking your extras cover, including any lifetime orthodontic limit, before treatment begins.
The next step
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Send us your details and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a time, or book online now.
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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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