Comprehensive care
for the whole family

We’re here to help you ensure your oral health for years to come. Our preventative dentistry services include regular dental cleanings, sealants, and any procedures used to slow and stop tooth decay or other oral diseases in their earliest stages. Our goal is to keep you and your mouth as healthy and clean as possible so you can maintain your natural teeth for life.

A child’s first dental visit is an important step towards a lifetime of healthy smiles. We recommend that children have their first dental check-up by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth appearing.

Our goal is to make your child’s first visit a fun, relaxed and positive experience. We take the time to get to know your child, introduce them to our friendly team, and gently explain the dental chair and instruments in an age-appropriate way so they feel safe and comfortable.

We encourage parents or carers to accompany their child throughout the appointment. This allows you to be involved in your child’s care and gives us the opportunity to discuss their oral health, answer any questions and provide guidance on caring for their developing smile.

During the appointment, we will:

• Review your child’s medical and dental history.
• Examine their teeth, gums and jaw development.
• Assess their oral hygiene and risk of tooth decay.
• Provide personalised advice on brushing, diet and oral habits.
• Take digital X-rays only if clinically necessary.
• Perform a gentle clean and apply fluoride treatment where appropriate.

Before Your Appointment
To help your visit run smoothly, please:

• Complete your new patient forms before your appointment, or arrive 10–15 minutes early if they need to be completed at the practice.
• Bring your child’s private health insurance card (if applicable) or Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) details if eligible.
• Bring a list of any medications your child is currently taking.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Bellbird Dental and helping them build healthy dental habits and confidence from an early age.

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing damaged, decayed or missing teeth to restore their function, strength and appearance. Whether you require a simple filling, a dental crown, bridge or replacement of missing teeth, we use high-quality materials and modern techniques to help you achieve a healthy, comfortable and natural-looking smile. Our personalised approach ensures every treatment is tailored to your individual needs and long-term oral health.

Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to recreate the natural appearance of teeth. To place a veneer, a thin layer of the original tooth enamel must be removed. Afterward, an adhesive layer is placed between the prepared tooth and the veneer. The adhesive is then hardened with the use of a specialized curing light.

Veneers can be applied to one or several teeth for any of the following aesthetic reasons:

• Correct gaps between the teeth
• Correct uneven lengths
• Correct slightly misaligned teeth
• Correct discoloration
• Restore chipped teeth
• Correct teeth that are slightly crooked
• Change the size or shape

Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look.

Tooth whitening

• Helps improve your smile and your appearance
• Boosts a person’s self esteem
• Helps make you look younger

We use professional whitening systems, including take-home options you can fit around your day. For more information watch the Pola White videos or Opalescence Go videos.

A crown is a dental restoration that completely covers the outside of a tooth that is cracked, broken, worn down, or severely decayed. Dental crowns are usually completed in two visits. During the first visit, the tooth is prepared (shaved down) and an impression is taken. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent crown is fabricated. During the second visit, the permanent crown is carefully fitted and then cemented into place.

What is a dental bridge?

Similar to a crown, a bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to fill a gap left from one or more missing teeth. It joins an artificial tooth or more teeth definitely to adjacent teeth or implants. Unlike removable devices such as dentures which you can take out and clean daily, the dental bridge is a non-removable prosthetic device and can be only removed by a dentist.

A bridge may be recommended by your dentist if you are missing one or more teeth. Gaps that are left by missing teeth might cause adjacent teeth to shift and rotate into the gap which might change your bite. Moreover, the overuse of one side of the mouth for chewing will eventually lead to gum disease and temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders.

Bridges are usually made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal (PFM) or zirconia. Your dentist will advise you which to use, depending on the location of the missing tooth/teeth, function, aesthetic consideration and cost.

Dental implants replace tooth roots in the mouth. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth and can aid in the prevention of bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants are composed of three pieces: a small screw made of a biocompatible metal called titanium, an abutment which connects the screw and the final restoration, and the final restoration. The screw, which is placed in the jawbone, acts as a replacement for the tooth root, providing a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth. The screw begins to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, the abutment is inserted into the screw to allow for the permanent attachment of the restoration.