General and family dentistry in Rockhampton

The figure comes after the examination. What moves it is how much cleaning is needed and whether X-rays change the answer. A first appointment is 30 minutes and produces a written plan with the sequence and the item numbers for your health fund. HICAPS is on site, so any rebate comes off on the day.

Reception checks what your child is eligible for when you book, so you know before the appointment rather than at the counter afterwards. Anything that applies is itemised in the written plan, and payment plans are available for the rest.

It depends on the size of the cavity and which tooth it is in, which is why the figure comes after the examination rather than before it. You are quoted before treatment begins, not after. Payment plans are available — ask reception when you book.

Every six to twelve months suits most adults. If you have gum disease, a high decay rate or a dry mouth, more frequent visits are usually recommended. Your dentist will suggest an interval based on what they find rather than a fixed rule.

An examination, usually X-rays, and a discussion of what you want addressed. Nothing irreversible happens at the first visit without your agreement. You leave with a written plan and costs.

No, and it is more common than people think. The first visit is an assessment, not a lecture. Treatment is staged so you can deal with the urgent things first and plan the rest.

Most of what protects your teeth for a lifetime happens in a thirty minute appointment that finds nothing dramatic. Examination, imaging where it is indicated, and a written plan you take away. If nothing needs doing, that is what the plan says.