Dentist Near Cardigan
Dentist Near Cardigan
Smile Studio Ballarat is a general dental practice at 81 Elaine Avenue, Alfredton. We provide dental care for children, adults and older patients living Near Cardigan, Lucas, Delacombe, Wendouree, Sebastopol, Ballarat and the surrounding districts.
Appointments start with an examination of your teeth, gums, jaw joints and soft tissues. We explain what we find, set out the options available, and give you the costs and timeframes in writing before anything is booked. Where no treatment is needed, we will tell you that too.
Services Near Cardigan practice
- General and preventive dentistry — examinations, professional cleaning, fluoride treatment and fissure sealants
- Restorative dentistry — fillings, dental crowns, bridges and root canal treatment
- Children’s dentistry — including care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children
- Emergency dental appointments — toothache, dental trauma, and broken or lost fillings and crowns
- Cosmetic dentistry — including teeth whitening and veneers
- Clear aligners — provided by our general dentists
- Dental implants and dentures — for replacing missing teeth
All treatment follows a clinical examination. We discuss the options, the alternatives including doing nothing, the risks involved and the cost before you decide how to proceed.
Examinations and preventive care
Dental problems often develop without pain. Decay between teeth, early gum disease, cracks in existing fillings and changes to the soft tissues can all progress well before you notice them.
Regular examinations give us a record to compare against. At each visit we check your teeth, gums and existing dental work, take radiographs where clinically indicated, and talk through anything that has changed since your last appointment. Where treatment is appropriate we explain why, what it involves, and what is likely to happen if you choose to wait.
The interval between your check-ups is set according to your own risk of decay and gum disease rather than a fixed schedule. For some patients that is six months; for others it is longer or shorter.
Children’s dentistry and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Children’s teeth and jaws change considerably between the baby and adult dentition. Regular examinations let us monitor those changes, and give us time to talk with you and your child about brushing, diet, and habits such as thumb sucking.
Eligible children can access up to $1,158 of basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Eligibility is determined by Services Australia rather than by the practice. We can check your child’s eligibility and remaining balance before the appointment, and we bulk bill treatment covered by the scheme.
Your first appointment
A first appointment is usually a comprehensive examination and takes around 45 minutes. It includes a review of your medical history and any medications you take, an examination of your teeth, gums, jaw joints and the soft tissues of your mouth, radiographs where clinically indicated, and a discussion of what we have found. If treatment is recommended you will leave with a written treatment plan listing item numbers, so you can check your entitlements with your health fund before proceeding.
If you have had dental treatment elsewhere, bringing recent radiographs or a treatment summary can save time and avoid repeat imaging.
Fees and payment
Fees depend on the treatment involved and are given to you in writing before treatment begins. We accept most health funds and can process your claim at the practice. Flexible payment options are available — please ask our reception team.
New patients with eligible health cover may be able to use our gap-free new patient offer. Full details and eligibility are on the offer page.
Book an appointment
To arrange an appointment Near Cardigan practice, call (03) 5337 6453 or book online.
Smile Studio Ballarat
81 Elaine Avenue,
Alfredton VIC 3350
(03) 5337 6453
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 7.00pm
Wednesday and Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
If you are in pain or have had a dental injury, call Smile Studio Ballarat during business hours and describe your symptoms. We will advise on the next step and arrange an appointment where one is needed. For facial swelling that affects your breathing, swallowing or vision, for uncontrolled bleeding, or for a suspected jaw fracture, go to your nearest hospital emergency department or call 000.
Frequent Questions
How often should I have a check-up?
It depends on your risk of decay and gum disease, your dental history and your general health. We will recommend an interval based on what we find at your examination rather than applying a standard timeframe to everyone.
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. Patients looking for a dentist in Alfredton, and those across Ballarat and the surrounding suburbs, are welcome to book.
What happens at my first appointment?
A comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, jaw joints and soft tissues, radiographs where clinically indicated, and a discussion of what we found. You will leave with a written treatment plan if treatment is recommended.
Do you treat children?
Yes, from their first teeth onwards. We also provide treatment under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children.
Do I need a referral to see a dentist?
No. You can book directly with the practice.
Do you offer emergency appointments?
Yes. We hold emergency appointments each day, and if those are taken we will fit you in for pain relief. Call as early in the day as you can.
Where are you located?
81 Elaine Avenue, Alfredton VIC 3350, a few minutes from central Ballarat.
Registered dental practitioners under the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA). The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for clinical advice. Any dental procedure carries risks and individual results vary. For a medical emergency, call 000.