General Dentistry

Dental Services and Treatments

Macarthur Dental offers a comprehensive range of dental services to restore and maintain the dental health of all our patients. We offer all the treatments you need in-house at our Campbelltown clinic, from general check-ups to advanced treatments such as fillings or root canals.

Comprehensive Examination

To better understand what you may need, your first visit to Macarthur Dental will usually involve a comprehensive examination of your mouth, where the soft tissues of your mouth and each tooth are carefully examined. Comprehensive examination is more than your regular general checkups. This time is also valuable to you as you can fully explain issues of concern and have your questions answered. Your comprehensive examination includes, but not limited to:

• Taking digital xrays of your teeth to detect any decay or any other abnormalities
• Charting of all your teeth and their conditions ie. decay, existing fillings or restorations, missing, dentures, crowns etc
• Discussing dental and medical history
• Screening for diseases such as TMJ disorder, gum disease or oral cancer

Advanced & Restorative Dentistry

For more complex dental issues, such as restoration, Macarthur Dental will take care of problems you may be having. We address complex dental problems including:

• Decayed, broken or brittle teeth
• Gaps and missing teeth
• Inflamed, red, puffy or tender gums
• Damaged nerves or ruptured blood vessels of the teeth
• Chewing problems
• Inability to tolerate hot or cold food and drink

Whatever the reason for contacting us, the gentle professionalism of Dr Helen Nguyen and her staff at Macarthur Dental will reassure you that you are in capable hands.

Children's Dental Care

Macarthur Dental offers the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) through Medicare. This scheme is for eligible children between 2 and 17 years of age. The benefits cover a range of services, including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. For more details, please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-dental-benefits-schedule

At Macarthur Dental, we bulk bill our services under this scheme.

Why You Should Take Gum and Teeth Problems Seriously

Did you know that your general health may be adversely affected by dental disease? Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease (www.perio.org). With plaque build-up being a common cause of both gum disease and dental decay, avoiding plaques in the first place is essential. This is often simply a matter of having a regular check-up and cleaning as an ongoing dental maintenance regime. Macarthur Dental has many years of experience in all aspects of preventative dentistry to help you fight plaque, stop the development of gum disease and keep your teeth and gum tissue in the best condition.

When You Should See Your Dentist

Of course, it is always better to see a dentist before things go wrong. This is especially true for children whose first visit to a dentist should be a positive experience.

But if you are having problems with your teeth, then it is the job of general dentistry to bring health to your teeth and gums.

Dental Hygiene - Prevention is Always Better Than Cure

Breaking the cycle of dental disease is the lynchpin of the Macarthur Dental philosophy of dental care. Macarthur Dental is unapologetic about introducing a system of appointments and follow-up appointments in the patient's dental care. This system, called the Macarthur Dental's Continuing Care Program, involves seeing patients at least every six months.

It is responsible for treating and overcoming dental problems and helping to eliminate future teeth and gum problems by incorporating regular cleanings and check-ups as of general dentistry.

Make Teeth and Gum Problems A Thing of The Past

The education provided to patients of Macarthur Dental means that they are more aware of what is involved in good oral hygiene.

Eating nutritional food, maintaining a balanced diet, protecting teeth and gums from bacteria, correctly brushing and flossing are all strategies taught by Macarthur Dental to assist patients with teeth and gum problems and help them avoid serious and costly dental procedures in the future.

The Pursuit of Oral Health

You can learn how to have better oral health by talking to the staff at Macarthur Dental. Only by attending to your dental hygiene will you be able to take the journey to oral health and put your teeth and gum problems behind you.

After your initial comprehensive examination and having your oral cancer screening, you will know whether you are pre-disposed to getting bacteria that cause cavities.

Looking Good, Feeling Good

There are so many things dental hygiene strategies can do for you. By following the advice you receive from Macarthur Dental, you will need less invasive dental procedures - less drilling and less dentist time.

Repairing the Damage to You Teeth

As a result of an accident, genetics, lifestyle choices and sometimes because of the presence of oral bacteria, the mouth, teeth and gums suffer. Restorative dentistry is the repair of such damage, and generally, an x-ray will be used to locate the area and the extent of the problem. Remember that, because of the advances in restoration dentistry, you don't have to live with unsightly teeth.

Macarthur Dental offers a range of restoration treatments to suit your specific needs. We invite you to explore our treatment options below or book an appointment to discuss the best solution for your dental issues with our dentist today.

Fillings

This tooth-coloured material performs very well in the mouth for small to medium-sized cavities. However, for a much larger build up, porcelain fillings or crowns are more suitable because they can take a much heavier bite, have better wear resistance and last longer.

Dentures

Sometimes, for many reasons, dentures may be the best option. Macarthur Dental is very particular about making sure the replacement acrylic tooth blends well with the rest of the mouth.
Sometimes the shape of your face might even dictate the shape and size of the acrylic teeth we select. It's all about making it look natural.

Root Canal Therapy

This involves removing all infected nerve tissue inside a tooth in order to save the tooth. This procedure might span out over 2-3 visits to ensure all infection has been eliminated.
As a general rule, this tooth can be "dried out" and more prone to fracture. We often suggest a crown to protect it over the long term.