At Ashgrove West Dental, we provide patients with the option to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue using dentures.
Partial dentures are used when there are natural teeth still remaining, and are most common replacement option to fill gaps as a result of missing teeth. Full dentures are used when all the natural teeth are missing.
Making dentures can often be a long process that generally takes place over a few appointments to ensure that your dentures are made to a high standard and comfortable fit.
In the first appointment, a number of impressions are taken to ensure the denture can fit accurately in line with your teeth and jaw. Next, these impressions are taken to a dental technician where models or wax-forms are made.
You will “try in” this model several times to ensure the shape, colour and fit is right. After the try in appointment, the model will be sent back to the dental technician where the final denture is made. Slight adjustments during the last appointment may be necessary.
We can also provide assistance to patients who already have dentures that are uncomfortable or causing pain. We are able to make adjustments as needed, or can send them to our dental technician for any additions and adjustments with a short turn around time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our genuinely caring dentists are only focused on looking for the best options for you. We are privileged to have been trusted by the community for over 60 years. Some of our patients are the 4th generation from their families to attend our dental practice.
Understanding our patients’ concerns is of high importance to us, therefore, endeavouring to maintain our fees below the national and state average, despite constantly rising costs, is our mission. Our quality of work is never compromised, as the most researched and reliable materials and techniques will be used for you.
Being able to support great local Australian dental laboratories is what we love. Many dentists send their crown, bridge, implant, denture, plate and splint work overseas. We are proud to use local laboraties based on what you need. A huge thank you to Hade’s Dental Ceramics (Kenmore), Drew Kelly Dental Lab (Ashgrove/Toowong), Stevenson Orthodontic Lab (Ashgrove), Paul Buchanan Dental Ceramics (Red Hill) and Hi-Tech Dental Lab (Murrarie). We have built a strong relationship with some of these guys spanning over 50 years!
Our dentists are passionate about dentistry, therefore, by attending to regular conferences and courses to remain updated with our knowledge and undertaking further training is of high importance to us, so that we can provide our patients with the best quality service they deserve.
People of all ages are more than welcome at our practice, as we look after patients ranging from 9 months old to over 100 years old! Providing a wide range of dental services to cover all the needs of our patients is our aim. Accomodating for our patients is of high value to us, therefore, we have free on-site parking for your convenience.
We always accept new patients, so give our friendly staff a call 🙂
The purpose of these appointments is to prevent any dental conditions and maintain the health of your teeth. We assess your medical history and discuss any problems or concerns that you may have with your dental health. Next we assess your teeth, gums and all areas of the mouth to ensure they are healthy. A thorough scale and clean will be done, followed by fluoride treatment. X-rays may also be taken at your initial visit with us, which are then updated every two years after that.
If you are having problems or concerns with your teeth, please call the practice and leave a message with your name and contact details, and our friendly staff will return your call the following business day. We can provide our patients with same day appointments for all tooth related emergencies. In the meantime, it is important to try and avoid the area as much as possible, including eating or drinking any hot or cold items as they may make your symptoms worse.
Here at Ashgrove West Dental, we support a variety of health funds, and are also preferred providers for BUPA and HCF. For your convenience, we have HICAPS terminals to make instant claims. We simply swipe your health fund card, authorise the claim and the gap can then be paid either by cash, card, or cheque.
