Clear answers to the questions we hear most.

We start with your medical and dental history and what you would like help with. Your dentist then examines your teeth, gums and bite, taking X-rays only if they are clinically necessary, and explains what they find. If more treatment is recommended, you receive a written plan and estimate to consider in your own time. New patient appointments.

Please bring your health fund card, a list of any medicines you take and, for children who may be eligible for the CDBS, their Medicare details. Completing our new patient forms before you arrive saves time in the waiting room.

Not at all. Plenty of people return to the dentist after a long gap, and our focus is on where your teeth and gums are today. We explain our findings without judgement, and you decide what to do and when. Dental examinations.

Our dentists are Dr Rashi Gupta, principal dentist, with a special interest in implants, full-arch and cosmetic dentistry; Dr Mehak Chopra, with a special interest in gum health; Dr Damien Zhao, with a special interest in orthodontics; and Dr Ziad Atalla, who provides general and restorative care. All hold general registration with AHPRA. Meet our team.

You'll find us at 1/483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing, in the Montessori Minds Hoppers Crossing building, with free on-site parking for patients. The practice is an easy drive from Tarneit, Werribee, Truganina, Williams Landing and Point Cook. Get directions.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Current hours, including Saturday times, are listed on our contact page, and online booking is available around the clock.

Book online at any time through our CareStack booking system, or call (03) 9749 1178 during opening hours. You can also request an appointment and our reception team will contact you to confirm a time.

Please call us and give us as much notice as possible. Early notice means we can offer the time to someone else, often a patient in pain who needs to be seen soon. We will help you find a new time that suits.

Yes. We use HICAPS, so eligible items can be claimed at the end of your appointment and you pay only the gap. We are a preferred provider for nib, HCF and Westfund. Rebates depend on your policy, so check your level of extras cover if you are unsure.

It depends on what you need, so your dentist provides a written estimate after an assessment and before any treatment begins. If anything changes along the way, we explain the new costs and check you are comfortable to continue. Guide prices for new patients.

Yes. Plans are available through MediPay, TLC, Zip and Afterpay, each subject to the provider's approval and lending criteria; fees may apply. A payment plan is a form of credit, so we suggest using it only for treatment you need and can comfortably repay. Compare payment options.

Around the time the first teeth come through, and by about their first birthday, is a good time to start. Early visits are short and gentle, so your child can get used to the chair while we check their teeth and share tips for home care. Children's dentistry.

Yes, for eligible children. The Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers basic dental services for eligible children aged 0 to 17, up to a capped benefit over two calendar years, and does not cover orthodontic or cosmetic treatment. Our team can check eligibility when you book. How the CDBS works.

Call (03) 9749 1178 as early in the day as you can. We keep time for urgent problems such as toothache, a broken tooth or a knocked-out tooth, and will try to see you the same day. What to do in a dental emergency.

When we are closed, go to your nearest hospital emergency department. If you have facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop or a serious injury, call 000 or go to an emergency department straight away. For a knocked-out adult tooth, these first-aid steps can help while you seek care.

Yes. Tell us when you book, and we can allow extra time, explain each step before it happens and agree on a signal for you to pause. For some treatments, sedation may also be an option. Managing dental anxiety.

Most treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, which numbs the area. For suitable patients, sedation options including IV sedation may be available after a medical review, and general anaesthesia for more extensive treatment is arranged after specialist medical review. Your dentist explains the risks of each option first. Sedation dentistry · Sleep dentistry.

Norlane Dental Aesthetics & Implants in Geelong is our sister practice. It was established in 1974 and is also led by principal dentist Dr Rashi Gupta. If you live closer to Geelong, you can contact Norlane on (03) 5278 2666 or visit norlanedental.com.au.