Payment Policy
Payment is required on the day treatment is provided. Health fund rebates vary according to individual policies, and the practice is not responsible for rebate amounts or eligibility. Your dentist can discuss treatment options and provide written quotes, which are valid for 30 days.
Appointment Cancellation Policy
To help us provide timely care to all patients, we ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or change an appointment. This allows us to offer the appointment time to another patient.
If you need to cancel, we invite you to please call (08) 7082 5161 or contact us online. You may leave a voicemail outside business hours.
Missed appointments or cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee.
Dental x-rays help dentists visualise diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. In addition, x-rays help the dentist find and treat dental problems early in their development, which can potentially save you money, unnecessary discomfort, and maybe even your life.
Dental x-rays can be used to:
- Show areas of decay that may not be visible with an oral exam, especially small areas of decay between teeth or underneath existing fillings
- Reveal bone loss that accompanies gum disease or an infection
- Reveal an abscess or other developmental abnormalities, such as cysts and some types of tumours
The frequency of getting x-rays of your teeth often depends on your medical and dental history and current condition. Some people may need x-rays as often as every six months; others with no recent dental or gum disease and who visit their dentist regularly may get x-rays only every couple of years. If you are a new patient, your dentist may take x-rays as part of the initial exam and to establish a baseline record from which to compare changes that may occur over time.