Told before we treat
After your exam we explain options, timeframes and fees in plain language.
Family dental clinic
Newcomb Dental is a local family practice on the Bellarine Highway. We look after check-ups, cosmetic and restorative treatment, and urgent care — with clear explanations, gentle appointments, and most treatment completed on site.
After your exam we explain options, timeframes and fees in plain language.
Happy Gas, ceiling screens and a calm room if you feel anxious.
Prevention, cosmetic work, restorations and emergencies — without the runaround.
How we work
Once we have examined your teeth and gums, we talk through what we found. You will know what we recommend, why, how long it is likely to take, and what it costs before treatment starts.
Whether you are new to the clinic or have visited for years, the aim is the same: leave looking and feeling better, without surprises. Most dental work is completed here in Newcomb, so you are not sent elsewhere for routine or restorative care.
Meet the team →What we treat
Cleanings, fluoride and fissure sealants to keep teeth healthy between visits.
Whitening, veneers and smile improvements planned around a natural result.
Restorations that look natural and help you chew comfortably again.
A stable way to replace missing teeth, planned and restored at the clinic.
Gentle visits, sealants and advice from the first tooth through to teens.
Prompt help for toothache, broken teeth, swelling or dental trauma.
The clinic difference
We use digital x-rays that emit around 99% less radiation than older film systems, intraoral cameras so you can see what we see, and on-screen explanations of your treatment plan.
Conveniently located
On the Bellarine Highway in Newcomb, with on-site parking and easy access from Geelong.
Questions
New patients are welcome. Call the clinic or book online, and bring any recent x-rays or a list of medicines if you have them.
Book an appointmentWe are at 74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219 — a short drive from central Geelong, with parking at the clinic.
Yes. Families visit from Geelong, Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove, Drysdale and surrounding suburbs for general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry.
We keep time for urgent problems such as toothache, broken teeth, swelling or injury. Call 03 5242 8740 and we will fit you in as soon as we can.
Yes. Nitrous oxide (Happy Gas) is available for patients who feel anxious. You stay awake and it wears off quickly after treatment.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am–5:00pm. Closed Sunday.
Newcomb Dental
From children’s check-ups to implants, whitening and same-day emergencies — most treatment is completed here at 74 Bellarine Hwy, with clear fees before we start.
General care
A full range of general care under one roof, planned around your teeth and gums.
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Cleanings, fluoride and advice so small problems are caught before they hurt.
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Gentle visits from the first tooth through to teens, in a calm family clinic.
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A thin protective coating on back teeth to help stop decay in grooves.
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Same-day help for toothache, broken teeth, swelling or injury.
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A careful check of the mouth, tongue and gums as part of your exam.
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Restorative care
Restorations that look natural and help you chew comfortably again.
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A stable way to replace missing teeth, planned and restored here.
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A fixed full-arch smile on four to six implants, planned here in Newcomb.
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Full and partial dentures fitted for comfort, speech and chewing.
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Tooth-coloured fillings, inlays and onlays that blend with your smile.
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Relieve infection and keep your own tooth whenever it is the better option.
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Extractions planned for comfort, including wisdom teeth when needed.
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Not sure where to start? Book a check-up or call 03 5242 8740. Complimentary consultations are available for orthodontics, veneers and implants.
Book an appointmentCheck-ups, children’s dentistry, emergencies, whitening, veneers, orthodontics, crowns, implants, All-on-X, dentures, white fillings, root canal treatment, extractions, Happy Gas and custom mouthguards — most of it at 74 Bellarine Hwy.
Yes. Families visit from Newcomb, Geelong, Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove, Drysdale and nearby suburbs. There is parking at the clinic.
Book online or call 03 5242 8740. Toothache, swelling and trauma are prioritised on clinic days.
Orthodontic, porcelain veneers and implant consultations are complimentary. Treatment is quoted after the exam. See current offers for packaged fees.
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Book a check-up and we will examine your teeth, explain options and give you a clear plan.
Newcomb Dental
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Newcomb Dental
Dr. Smi is a bubbly, comforting personality who brings light into everything she does. With over 15 years of experience as a dentist, she has worked in both private practices and public health dentistry. Dr. Smi continues a strong tradition of education and learning in her family, which comprises 18 doctors.
Growing up surrounded by immense medical knowledge, dentistry became a natural progression for Dr. Smi, strengthened by her dedication to continuous learning. Dr. Smi practices general dentistry with special interests in endodontics, complicated tooth extractions, and cosmetic dentistry. She finds it extremely rewarding to see her patients smiling confidently after their treatments.
Dr. Smi actively participates in continuing education to stay current with advances in dentistry, allowing her to always provide the best care for her patients. Apart from dentistry, she loves spending time with her husband Amrut and their two kids, Atharv and Sria. Her other interests include traveling, gardening, and nurturing her indoor plants.
Dr. Vivek Juneja (BDS, MPH, FAGE, AOI Fellow, WCUPS Fellow) brings over 15 years of clinical experience across India and Australia. Known for his calm, precise, and compassionate approach, he offers a wide range of expertise in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Endodontics, and Facial Aesthetic Treatments including Botox, PRP, and Threads.
He specialises in full-mouth rehabilitations, digital smile design, and complex oral surgeries, delivering personalised care through advanced techniques. Dr. Vivek holds current AHPRA registration and is an active member of the Australian Dental Association.
Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking, photography, exploring new cuisines, and immersing himself in music.
With a friendly smile and a calming presence, DD plays a vital role in ensuring every patient at Newcomb Dental Clinic feels comfortable and cared for. As a skilled dental assistant, she supports the clinical team with efficiency and precision—helping maintain a smooth workflow, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting during procedures.
Her attention to detail, gentle approach, and commitment to patient care make her an invaluable part of the team. Whether it's calming a nervous patient or keeping things organised behind the scenes, DD ensures every visit is a positive experience.
Our Work
A look at treatment, the clinic and the people we care for at 74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb.
Blogs
Stay informed with the latest dental care tips, myth-busting facts, and expert insights. Our blog is your go-to resource for healthier teeth, happier gums, and confident smiles—straight from your trusted dental team.
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At Newcomb Dental Clinic, we strive to make dental care accessible and affordable for everyone. We offer a range of flexible payment options and exciting promotions to help you manage the cost of your treatments and get the care you need.
We accept EFTPOS, all major Credit Cards as well as nib, HCF, CBHS and all major health funds.
Newcomb Dental is a preferred provider of HCF, nib and CBHS.
We also offer Humm interest-free payment plans and SuperCare superannuation access options to help eligible patients manage the cost of their dental treatment.
*Eligibility, approval, fees and terms & conditions apply. Please contact our team for more information.
At Newcomb Dental Clinic, we aim to make dental care as convenient and affordable as possible. That’s why we offer a variety of flexible payment options, including Afterpay and ZipPay, to help you manage the cost of your treatments.
With Afterpay, you can receive your dental treatments now and pay for them in four equal, interest-free installments, due every two weeks. Here’s how it works:
ZipPay offers a convenient way to pay for your dental care over time, with no interest ever. With flexible payment plans and easy account management, ZipPay makes dental treatments accessible for everyone. Here’s how ZipPay works:
At Newcomb Dental Clinic, we are dedicated to providing top-quality dental care at prices that fit your budget. If you have any questions about our payment options or current promotions, please contact us. Our friendly staff is here to help and ensure you have a positive experience with us.
For more details, feel free to reach out to us or visit our clinic in Geelong. Our dedicated team is always available to answer any questions you may have and guide you through our range of services. We are committed to providing you with the highest level of dental care and ensuring your experience is both comfortable and positive. We look forward to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile and being your trusted partner in dental health. Come see us soon!
Dental Offers in Geelong
Quality dental care with special offers for new patients, families and cosmetic treatments.
Please note: All offers are subject to clinical suitability and may vary based on individual treatment needs. Some treatments may require additional procedures after examination. Health fund benefits and CDBS eligibility may apply where applicable.
Explore our flexible payment plans designed to make quality dental care affordable for everyone. Whether you need a routine check-up or advanced treatments, we offer convenient options to suit your budget.
Learn more about our payment plans and find the best option for you here: Visit Our Payment Plans Page
Free orthodontic consultation
Find out if braces or other straightening is right for you — with no consultation fee. Book at Newcomb Dental, 74 Bellarine Hwy, a short drive from central Geelong.
This visit is complimentary. You are not charged for sitting down to talk about straightening.
We explain what we see, whether treatment is suitable, and what would happen next if you go ahead.
Planned at 74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb — easy from Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove and nearby suburbs.
What we look at
Orthodontics is about more than a straight smile. A tight bite, crowding, spacing or teeth that do not meet well can make cleaning harder and wear teeth unevenly. At the consultation we look at how your jaws relate and whether orthodontic treatment is a sensible option.
Happy Gas is available if you feel anxious in the chair. You stay awake and it wears off after the visit.
Who it can help
If teeth overlap, stick out or are hard to floss, we can talk through whether straightening would help.
Clicking, an uneven bite or teeth that hit first on one side are worth checking before they cause extra wear.
Parents from Newcomb and Geelong often book when adult teeth are in and they want a local opinion first.
It is not only for teenagers. Many adults want to know if movement is still possible before they commit.
You do not need a referral. Book the consultation and we will tell you honestly if watching and waiting is enough.
Parking at the clinic, minutes from central Geelong, with appointments for school-age patients and adults.
The visit
Nothing is bonded, fitted or billed as treatment during this complimentary consultation. If records, digital x-rays or a full orthodontic plan are recommended, we explain the cost before they start.
Other free consultations
Talk through chips, gaps and discoloured front teeth before any cosmetic work is quoted.
View offerAsk about replacing a missing tooth, or a full-arch option, with no consultation fee.
View offerCheck-ups, family packs, whitening and other Newcomb Dental offers in one place.
See offersPlease note: The consultation is complimentary. Treatment is quoted after the exam and is subject to clinical suitability.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic and a short drive from central Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring a list of medicines and any recent dental x-rays if you have them. We will tell you whether straightening is appropriate, or if watching and cleaning first is safer.
Book free consultationYes. There is no fee for this orthodontic consultation at Newcomb Dental. If x-rays, records or treatment are needed, we explain those costs before they go ahead.
We look at your bite, crowding, spacing and how your teeth meet. We discuss straightening options and whether treatment is suitable. You leave with a clear next step, not a surprise bill for the consultation.
Yes. We see children, teens and adults from Newcomb, Geelong and the Bellarine who want a straighter, more comfortable bite.
No. The offer is for the consultation only. Any braces, aligners or other treatment is planned and quoted after we have examined your teeth.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Free porcelain veneers consultation
Ask whether custom veneers are right for chips, gaps or discoloured front teeth — with no consultation fee. Planned at Newcomb Dental, 74 Bellarine Hwy.
Sit down and talk through veneers without paying for the consultation itself.
If whitening or a small repair is a better first step, we will say so rather than push veneers.
If veneers are suitable, you get a clear fee for the number of teeth involved before anything is prepared.
What veneers can change
Porcelain veneers are custom shells bonded to the front of teeth. They can reshape chips, close small gaps and mask stains that whitening will not lift. They are not the right answer for every smile — gum health, bite and how much tooth is left all matter.
Current dental offers include porcelain veneers from $999 each, subject to clinical suitability. The consultation remains free.
Who it can help
If a knock or old filling has left an edge you notice in photos, we can look at veneers versus a simpler repair.
Some tetracycline or filling stains do not lift with bleaching. Veneers can cover them when the tooth is otherwise sound.
Closing a space with porcelain is sometimes an alternative to orthodontics. We will say which path is more conservative.
Short, long or rotated front teeth can be reshaped with custom porcelain when the bite allows it.
The aim is teeth that look like yours, not a flat white strip. Shade and shape are chosen with you in the chair.
Cosmetic consultations at 74 Bellarine Hwy for people travelling from Newcomb, Leopold, Belmont and Ocean Grove.
The visit
We examine the front teeth, gums and bite. If veneers would mean removing more tooth than is wise, we discuss whitening, bonding or straightening instead.
Other free consultations
Crowding, bite and straightening options for teens and adults, with no consultation fee.
View offerAsk about replacing a missing tooth before you commit to surgery or a denture.
View offerVeneers from $999 each and other Newcomb Dental offers, subject to suitability.
See offersPlease note: The consultation is complimentary. Porcelain veneers and other treatment are quoted after the exam and are subject to clinical suitability.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic and a short drive from central Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring photos of the smile you want if that helps. We will say whether porcelain, whitening or a conservative repair is the better first step.
Book free consultationYes. There is no fee for this veneers consultation at Newcomb Dental. The consultation is to assess whether porcelain veneers are suitable. Treatment is quoted separately.
Veneers can help with chips, gaps, uneven edges and some discolouration on front teeth. We will tell you if whitening, bonding or another option is a better first step.
Current offers include porcelain veneers from $999 each, subject to clinical suitability. Your consultation is free; we confirm the number of teeth and the fee in writing before treatment.
No. The visit is to give you a clear opinion. You can think it over, ask about payment plans, or choose a different cosmetic option.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Free dental implant consultation
Missing a tooth, or several? Ask whether an implant is suitable — with no consultation fee. Planned at Newcomb Dental, 74 Bellarine Hwy, with an implant dentist on the team.
The appointment to assess an implant is complimentary. You are not charged just to ask the question.
Dr Vivek Juneja plans and restores implant cases here, including single teeth and full-arch work.
If an implant, bridge or denture is the better path, you see the visits and fees before treatment starts.
What we assess
A dental implant is a titanium root placed in the jaw, then restored with a crown. It is not always the first choice. We look at bone volume, gum health and neighbouring teeth so you are not sold a surgery that will not hold.
Current offers include dental implants at $4000 (normally $6000), subject to clinical suitability. The consultation itself stays free.
Who it can help
If a gap is showing when you smile or food packs in, a single implant can replace that tooth without relying on the neighbours.
Loose plates are a common reason people ask about implants or a fixed All-on-X bridge.
If a root or crown has failed, we can plan removal and an implant sequence so you know the steps in advance.
Not every missing tooth needs its own implant. The consultation is where we map a simpler, safer plan.
If you want teeth that stay in, we will say whether a crown on an implant or a full-arch bridge is the better discussion.
Implant consultations at 74 Bellarine Hwy for Newcomb, Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove and surrounding suburbs.
The visit
Nothing is placed on the day of this complimentary consultation. If digital x-rays are needed to judge bone, we explain that first. Happy Gas is available if you feel anxious.
Other free consultations
Straightening and bite advice for teens and adults, with no consultation fee.
View offerCosmetic options for chips, gaps and discoloured front teeth.
View offerImplants at $4000 (normally $6000) and other offers, subject to suitability.
See offersPlease note: The consultation is complimentary. Implant surgery, crowns and related treatment are quoted after the exam and are subject to clinical suitability.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic and a short drive from central Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring a list of medicines and any recent x-rays. We will tell you whether an implant is appropriate, or if a bridge or denture is the safer plan.
Book free consultationYes. There is no fee for this implant consultation at Newcomb Dental. Digital x-rays or treatment, if needed, are explained before they are done.
We look at the missing tooth space, gums and bone on exam and, where needed, digital x-rays. We discuss a single implant, a bridge, a denture or All-on-X, and whether you are a candidate.
Dr Vivek Juneja plans and restores implant cases at the clinic, including missing-tooth and full-arch work.
No. The consultation is complimentary. Current treatment offers, including dental implants at $4000 (normally $6000), are quoted after we confirm clinical suitability. See the offers page for details.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Full-arch dental implants
Replace a full arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed bridge on as few as four implants. Treatment is planned at Newcomb Dental, 74 Bellarine Hwy — with clear explanations, digital x-rays and fees before you start.

The bridge is secured to implants in the jaw, so it does not lift like a loose denture when you eat or speak.
Four to six implants can support a full upper or lower set of teeth when the case is planned carefully.
Exam, digital x-rays and implant care with our implant dentist at 74 Bellarine Hwy, minutes from Geelong.

What All-on-X means
All-on-X is the name for a full-arch implant bridge. The “X” is how many implants your dentist places — commonly four (All-on-4) or six (All-on-6). Angled rear implants are sometimes used so a stable bridge is possible even when bone at the back of the jaw is limited.
It is designed for people who have lost most teeth in one jaw, whose remaining teeth cannot be saved, or who are tired of a removable denture. It is different from a single dental implant and crown, which replaces one tooth at a time.
Who it can help
If several teeth in one jaw are gone, replacing each one with a separate implant is not always practical. All-on-X supports the whole arch.
When remaining teeth are mobile, decayed or painful, removing them and rebuilding the arch on implants can be a clearer long-term plan.
A loose full denture can make eating and speaking harder. A fixed All-on-X bridge stays in place; you still clean around it as we show you.
Implants help maintain jawbone. All-on-X planning looks at bone volume on x-ray so we know if four implants, six, or extra preparation is safer.
Unlike a plate you take out at night, the bridge is attached to the implants. It looks like teeth, not a denture on the bench.
We see patients from Newcomb, central Geelong, Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove and nearby suburbs who want implant treatment locally.
The process
Nothing starts until we have examined your mouth, reviewed digital x-rays and talked through options — including whether All-on-X, individual implants, or dentures is the better fit.
Happy Gas can be used if you feel anxious. You stay awake and it wears off after the visit.

Please note: Treatment is only offered when it is clinically suitable. Smoking, uncontrolled medical conditions and active gum disease can affect healing — we will be honest if another path is safer.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring a list of medicines and any recent dental x-rays if you have them. We will tell you whether All-on-X is appropriate, or if another implant or denture plan is better.
Book a consultationAll-on-X is a full-arch implant treatment. A fixed bridge replacing a full set of upper or lower teeth is supported by a small number of dental implants — often four (All-on-4) or six (All-on-6), depending on bone, bite and clinical need.
All-on-4 is one type of All-on-X. The “X” is the number of implants your dentist recommends. Some patients are planned for four implants; others need six (or another number) for a more stable result.
It can suit people with many missing teeth, failing teeth, or loose dentures who want a fixed smile rather than a removable plate. Suitability depends on general health, gum health, bone volume and a full exam with digital x-rays at Newcomb Dental.
Planning starts with a consultation. Implant placement is a surgical visit. Some patients can wear a temporary fixed bridge soon after surgery if it is clinically suitable; the final bridge is fitted after the implants have healed. Timeframes vary and are explained before you start.
Yes. Newcomb Dental offers flexible payment options including Afterpay, ZipPay, Humm and SuperCare, subject to provider approval. We explain fees in writing before treatment. See our payment plans.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Home · Services · Comprehensive dentistry
General dentistry
A check-up here is more than a quick look at teeth. We examine gums, bite, soft tissues and existing work, then explain what actually needs doing — at 74 Bellarine Hwy, with fees before we start.

Gums, muscle comfort, restorations and soft tissues are checked so small problems are not left until they hurt.
You leave knowing what is urgent, what can wait, and what it is likely to cost.
Parking on site and a short drive from central Geelong, Leopold, Belmont and the Bellarine.

What comprehensive care means
Comprehensive dentistry is a full assessment of oral health — not a scale-and-clean on its own. At Newcomb Dental we look at decay, gum inflammation, how your teeth meet, and the cheeks, tongue and palate as part of oral cancer screening.
That is how we decide whether you need prevention, a filling, a crown, or simply a recall. Current check-up, clean and x-ray offers are listed on our offers page.
Who it can help
A full exam maps what is stable and what needs sequencing, instead of treating the first sore tooth in isolation.
Bite, muscle tenderness and old crowns can explain discomfort that is not a simple cavity.
Children, teens and adults can be seen at the same clinic with a shared history.
Inflamed gums are often the reason breath or sensitivity persists after a clean.
Bring recent x-rays if you have them. We still examine in person before quoting.
Nothing starts until you have seen the visits and costs in writing.
The visit
We do not sell a full mouth of treatment from a chat in the waiting room. Digital x-rays are taken when they will change the plan, and Happy Gas is available if you feel anxious.

Please note: A comprehensive exam does not commit you to treatment. Any fillings, x-rays beyond the exam or further visits are explained before they are done.
Related care
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring a list of medicines and any recent dental x-rays. We will tell you what is urgent and what can wait.
Book nowWe examine teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues. Digital x-rays are used when they will change the plan. You receive a clear explanation of findings and fees before treatment.
Many patients are seen every six months. If your gums are healthy and decay risk is low, we may recall you less often. If you have gum disease or lots of restorations, we may see you sooner.
Yes, bring them or ask the previous clinic to send them. We still examine you here before quoting, and we only retake images when they are needed.
Current packaged offers, including a full check-up, clean and x-rays at $175, are listed on the dental offers page. Individual item fees are confirmed at the visit if you are not on an offer.
Home · Services · Preventative dentistry
Prevention
Most holes start in the same places: grooves on back teeth, around old fillings, and along the gumline. We clean, apply fluoride, seal grooves where it helps, and show you what to do at home — before a small mark becomes a filling.

Stain in a groove is easier than a filling that later needs a crown.
A thin coating on back teeth helps keep decay out of deep pits.
Bleeding, bad breath and recession are checked, not brushed past.

Prevention at this clinic
Preventative dentistry here is practical. We remove tartar you cannot reach, polish staining where it is safe, and apply fluoride when enamel is at risk. For children and some teens, fissure sealants cover the grooves of permanent molars.
If decay is already through the enamel, we talk about a white filling instead of pretending a clean will reverse it. School-ready and kids offers are on the offers page.
Who it can help
Deep grooves are where childhood decay starts. Sealants are considered while the tooth is still intact.
Tea, coffee and smoking stain. A clean does not whiten enamel — that is a separate whitening discussion.
Often gingivitis. We clean, show you where the brush is missing, and set a recall.
Less saliva means faster decay. Fluoride and more frequent checks can be the plan.
Plaque hides around attachments. Prevention visits during orthodontics matter.
That only works if we see you before the groove is already a cavity.
The visit
We look first, then clean. If a groove is already carious, we will not seal over active decay. Fissure sealants are for sound, deep pits.

Please note: Fissure sealants and fluoride are only placed when the tooth is suitable. Active decay is restored, not sealed over.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Ask us about sealants, fluoride and how often you really need a clean — it is not the same for every mouth.
Book nowA thin protective coating painted into the grooves of back teeth to help keep food and bacteria out. It is used on sound teeth, usually children’s permanent molars, and does not numb the tooth.
It removes tartar and some surface stain. It does not bleach enamel. Professional whitening is a separate treatment if you want a colour change.
We usually see children as often as their decay and gum risk requires — often every six months, sometimes closer if molars are erupting or brushing is difficult.
The current school-ready offer is listed on the dental offers page. We confirm what is included at booking so you are not surprised at the chair.
Home · Services · Fissure sealants
Prevention
A fissure sealant is a thin protective coating painted into the grooves of back teeth — usually children’s permanent molars — so food and bacteria are harder to trap. Done at 74 Bellarine Hwy, without numbing the tooth when the enamel is sound.

If the groove is already decayed, we restore it. Sealants are for teeth that are still intact.
The tooth is cleaned, the coating is painted in, and a light sets it. Most children sit through it easily.
Timing matters. We seal when the tooth is through enough to keep dry, not months after decay has started.

What a sealant actually is
Back teeth have pits and fissures that a toothbrush misses. A sealant fills those grooves so plaque is less likely to sit there. It is not a white filling, and it does not change the colour of the whole tooth.
Sealants sit inside preventative dentistry and children’s dentistry at this clinic. If a groove is already a cavity, we say so rather than sealing over decay. Current kids offers are on the offers page.
Who it can help
First permanent molars around age six, and second molars later, are the usual teeth. Deep grooves are the reason.
If the pits are still sound, it can still be worth doing. If they are already filled, the moment has passed.
Brothers and sisters with the same tooth shape often benefit from sealing the next molar as it comes through.
Sealants are considered at those visits when the tooth is suitable — they are not automatic on every child.
Less common, still possible. We will say if a filling is the honest option instead.
Stain in a groove is not always a cavity. We look in the chair before we drill or seal.
The visit
The parent stays. We isolate the tooth, keep it dry, and stop if the child cannot keep still — a damp sealant fails. Happy Gas is available if the chair is the hard part, not the coating.

Please note: Fissure sealants are only placed on suitable, sound teeth. They reduce decay risk in grooves; they do not make a tooth immune. Fees are confirmed at the visit. Kids offers, where they apply, are listed on the dental offers page.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring the child even if they are nervous. The visit is short when the tooth is ready.
Book nowA thin protective coating painted into the grooves of back teeth to help keep food and bacteria out. It is used on sound teeth, usually children’s permanent molars, and does not numb the tooth in most cases.
No. The tooth is cleaned, the coating is painted in and set with a light. Local anaesthetic is not usually needed. If a child cannot sit still, we stop and plan another visit or Happy Gas.
They can last years, but they can chip or wear. We check them at recall visits and repair or replace them if the pit is exposed again. They are not a lifetime guarantee against decay.
What is included is listed on the dental offers page and confirmed at booking. Sealants are only placed if the tooth is suitable — they are not automatic on every child.
Home · Services · Children’s dentistry
Family dentistry
First visits are kept short and calm. We count teeth, talk in plain language, and only treat what is needed — with a parent in the room. 74 Bellarine Hwy, with parking at the clinic.

Looking, counting and a ride in the chair can be the whole appointment if that is what the child can manage.
Adult back teeth have deep grooves. We seal them when the tooth is ready.
Nitrous oxide is available for anxious children when it is clinically suitable. They stay awake.

Growing teeth
Children’s dentistry here covers baby teeth, adult molars coming through, and the years when crowding starts to show. We would rather a short, successful visit than a long one that puts a child off dentistry.
If a tooth needs a filling, we explain it to the parent first. Fissure sealants and fluoride are used when they will help. Teens with crowding can be referred into a free orthodontic consultation.
Who it can help
An early look means we meet the child before anything hurts.
Sometimes an adult tooth is stuck. An exam and, if needed, an x-ray explain it.
We complete checks and talk through current kids offers before the school year.
Call us. Timing matters after a fall, even if the tooth looks “fine”.
Habits can change the bite. We say when to watch and when to intervene.
Crowding and colour can both be discussed, without rushing into braces.
The visit
The parent stays. We show the mirror, explain the noisy things, and stop if the child needs a break. Treatment is only done when the child can cope, or we plan Happy Gas or another visit.

Please note: We do not force treatment on a frightened child. If a visit needs to stop, we stop and plan the next step with you.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Tell us if your child is anxious, has additional needs, or had a difficult visit elsewhere. We will pace the appointment.
Book nowWhen the first tooth appears, or by the first birthday. The visit can be a look and a chat. Treatment is not the goal of that appointment.
Yes. A parent or carer stays for children’s visits at Newcomb Dental unless you and the dentist agree otherwise for an older teen.
Eligible children may use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Current kids offers, including school-ready packages, are listed on the dental offers page. We confirm eligibility at booking.
No. The tooth is cleaned, the coating is painted into the grooves and set with a light. Local anaesthetic is not usually needed.
Home · Services · Emergency dentistry
Urgent care
Toothache, a broken front tooth, swelling or a lost filling — call 03 5242 8740. We keep time for same-day emergencies at 74 Bellarine Hwy and will tell you whether to come in now or what to do until we can see you.

The phone tells us if this is a same-day slot, a swelling that needs urgent review, or advice until the visit.
We numb, drain or dress what we can today, then plan the lasting repair.
Monday–Saturday hours, Wednesday from 8:30am. Sunday closed — call and we will still advise.

What counts as an emergency
A throbbing tooth, a swelling that is spreading, a knocked-out or very loose tooth, and uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction are emergencies. A chipped filling that does not hurt can often wait for a booked repair.
We see emergencies every clinic day. Treatment might be a dressing, a root canal start, an extraction, or antibiotics when infection is spreading. You will know the fee for today’s visit before we start.
Who it can help
Often an inflamed nerve or an abscess. Waiting usually makes the visit harder.
Infection can spread. Call even if you think it will “come to a head”.
Keep a knocked-out adult tooth in milk and come in. Timing matters.
We may recement or place a temporary if the tooth is restorable.
Do not use sharp tools. We can see you before it splits a filling.
Dry socket and infection are treatable. Call rather than hoping it fades.
The visit
We find the cause, stop the pain, and tell you the next visit. A full crown or root canal finish is rarely the whole of an emergency appointment.

Please note: Emergency visits treat the urgent problem. Lasting repairs, root canal completion or implants are quoted separately after the tooth is comfortable.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
If you have spreading swelling, trouble swallowing or breathing, call 000. For dental pain and broken teeth, call us first.
Book nowWe keep time for urgent problems on clinic days. Call 03 5242 8740. We cannot promise a time until we know who is already booked, but toothache, swelling and trauma are prioritised.
Hold it by the crown, rinse gently with milk or saline if dirty, and keep it in milk. Come in immediately. Do not scrub the root. Baby teeth are not replanted — still call us.
Only when there is spreading infection or you cannot have the tooth treated that day. Antibiotics do not fix a dying nerve on their own.
Yes. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am–5:00pm. Sunday closed.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Home · Services · Oral cancer screening
Soft-tissue checks
A dental exam here includes a look at the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, cheeks and palate — not only teeth. If something does not look right, we say so and arrange the right next step.

You do not need a separate “cancer appointment” for a routine soft-tissue exam.
Ulcers, white or red patches and lumps are examined in the chair. Photography helps us compare later.
If a patch needs a specialist, we refer. Screening is not a diagnosis of cancer.

What we are looking for
Oral cancers most often start in the tongue, floor of mouth, lips or throat. Risk is higher with tobacco, heavy alcohol, HPV and age, but we still look in every comprehensive exam, including younger adults.
A two-week ulcer, a lump, a red or white patch that does not wipe off, or a sore throat on one side is worth an exam. This page is information, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, book — do not wait for the next recall.
Who it can help
Most ulcers heal. Ones that do not should be seen, even if they do not hurt much.
Not all patches are dangerous. They still need a dentist to look, not a photo on a forum.
Especially if it is new, one-sided, or you feel it when you swallow.
Tell us. Screening is the same process; recall timing may change.
These can have many causes. We examine the mouth and tell you if a GP or ENT should see you too.
That is a valid reason to book a comprehensive exam.
The visit
Lights, a mirror, gauze to lift the tongue. It is not painful. If we see something, we explain what we think it is — friction, bite line, candida, or something that needs a specialist.

Please note: Screening can miss disease and can find changes that are not cancer. Only a specialist and laboratory tests can diagnose cancer. This information is not a substitute for an exam.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
If you have a patch or ulcer now, book an exam. Do not use this page to decide it is “nothing”.
Book nowUsually no. It is part of a comprehensive exam at Newcomb Dental. Book a check-up and tell us if you have a specific sore or patch you want looked at.
Ulcers that do not heal, red or white patches, lumps, unexplained bleeding, and changes on the tongue, floor of mouth, lips, cheeks and palate.
No. Screening is a look for changes that need watching or referral. Diagnosis needs specialist assessment and, if required, a biopsy.
Tobacco, heavy alcohol, HPV, older age and previous head and neck cancer raise risk. We still examine every patient, because not every case fits a stereotype.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Home · Services · Teeth whitening
Cosmetic dentistry
Professional whitening lifts coffee, tea and age stains in a controlled way. We check the enamel and gums first so you are not bleaching over decay. Take-home, in-chair, or both — fees are published on our offers page.

We aim for brighter, not billboard-white, so it still matches your skin and the whites of your eyes.
Cavities, leaking fillings and gum inflammation are dealt with first.
Take-home kits use custom trays, not a one-size strip from a supermarket.

How whitening works here
Whitening gel breaks down stain in enamel. It does not change the colour of crowns, veneers or white fillings — those stay the shade they were made. If front fillings will look dark after, we talk about replacing them.
Current offers: take-home kit $400, in-chair $500, combo $750, listed on the offers page. If chips or grey front teeth need more than bleach, see porcelain veneers or a free veneers consultation.
Who it can help
The usual reason people ask. Results are better if the enamel is otherwise sound.
Start early. Take-home needs nights of wear; in-chair is quicker but still needs healthy gums.
Enamel thins. Whitening helps; it will not make a 60-year-old smile look 20, and we will say so.
We may use a milder protocol or treat the cause first.
A dead nerve often needs internal bleaching or a veneer, not store-bought strips.
We can whiten natural teeth around them, then discuss whether the ceramics still match.
The visit
If you need fillings or a clean, those come first. Then we take a start shade, make trays or book the in-chair visit, and agree when to stop so you do not overshoot.

Please note: Whitening does not change crowns, bridges or veneers. Offers are subject to clinical suitability. Some sensitivity is common and usually settles.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Tell us about sensitivity, pregnancy, or existing front crowns before we plan a shade.
Book nowCurrent offers are a take-home kit at $400, in-chair whitening at $500, and a combo at $750. See the dental offers page. Suitability is confirmed at the exam.
Used as directed after an exam, professional gels are considered safe for sound enamel. We do not bleach over cavities, leaking fillings or active gum disease.
No. Ceramic and filling materials do not bleach. We may whiten natural teeth first, then replace unmatched front restorations if needed.
Stain returns with coffee, tea, wine and smoking. Many people top up with take-home gel. We will not quote a permanent result.
Home · Services · Porcelain veneers
Cosmetic dentistry
Thin ceramic shells bonded to front teeth to hide chips, gaps and stubborn colour. Planned at 74 Bellarine Hwy after an exam — not every smile needs eight veneers. Current offer $999 each, subject to suitability.

Ask whether veneers, whitening or a filling is the smaller answer — no consultation fee.
A single chipped incisor is a different plan from a full smile makeover.
$999 each on the current offer, normally quoted after we confirm the tooth can take a veneer.

What a veneer can and cannot do
A porcelain veneer covers the front of a prepared tooth. It can disguise colour that will not bleach, close a small gap, or rebuild a chipped edge. It is not the right tool for a tooth that needs a full crown because of a large break or root canal.
Whitening first can mean fewer veneers. Book a free porcelain veneers consultation or see whitening if stain is the only issue.
Who it can help
A filling can be enough for a tiny nick. Larger, repeat chips often look better in ceramic.
Small gaps can close with veneers or orthodontics. We will say which is more conservative.
Tetracycline banding or a dark dead tooth may need a veneer or crown, not gel.
We check the bite. Veneers on grinding teeth without a splint often fail.
Possible, if gums and bite allow. We will not promise a celebrity template.
Matching one veneer to neighbours is detailed work — still often better than crowning a healthy tooth.
The visit
Nothing is drilled on the complimentary consult. If veneers are suitable, we explain how many, what happens to the enamel, the $999 offer conditions, and alternatives.

Please note: The $999 porcelain veneer offer is per tooth and subject to clinical suitability. Heavily broken, root-filled or grinding-damaged teeth may need a crown or another plan. Consultation is complimentary; treatment is quoted after the exam.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring photos of a smile you like if you want. We will still plan around your teeth, not a filter.
Free consultationThe current offer is $999 each, subject to clinical suitability. See the dental offers page. A complimentary consultation does not include the veneers themselves.
Some enamel is usually prepared so the ceramic has thickness and a natural shape. We keep that as conservative as the case allows and will say if a no-prep or a filling is enough.
They are not permanent. Lifespan depends on bite, grinding, diet and how they are cleaned. A night splint is often part of protecting the work.
One tooth is common after a chip. A full set is only discussed if colour and shape across the smile need it. We do not upsell eight veneers for a single chip.
Home · Services · Orthodontics
Straightening & bite
Crowded teeth, a bite that chips the front edges, or a teenager who will not smile in photos — we assess whether straightening is appropriate. The orthodontic consultation is complimentary. Treatment is quoted after the exam.

No fee to ask whether braces-style treatment, aligners or simply watching growth is the next step.
We look at how teeth meet, gums and hygiene before promising a timeline.
Straightening is not only for school years. Adult bone and restorations change the plan.

What orthodontics means here
Orthodontics is the planned movement of teeth to improve alignment and bite. It can use fixed appliances or removable aligners depending on the case. It is not a substitute for gum treatment or for veneers when the real issue is colour.
Book a free orthodontic consultation. If a child is still growing, we may wait. If veneers were suggested for crowding, moving teeth first is often kinder — see veneers only after the bite is honest.
Who it can help
Overlapping incisors trap plaque. Straightening can make cleaning possible again.
Deep bites and edge-to-edge contacts wear enamel. Moving teeth can protect them.
Sometimes we hold the space for an implant; sometimes we close it. That is a planning visit.
Timing matters around exams and sport. We will be realistic about months, not days.
Retainers fail. A limited retreatment can be enough; a full redo is not always required.
If the teeth are crowded, ask us first. Covering crooked teeth still leaves a crooked bite.
The visit
The complimentary visit is an exam and a conversation. Impressions, a full records set or a specialist referral only happen if they are needed and agreed.

Please note: The orthodontic consultation is complimentary. Braces, aligners, records and retainers are quoted after the exam and are only offered when they are clinically suitable. Hygiene and gum health must be stable before teeth are moved.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring any old retainers or a previous treatment letter if you have them.
Free consultationYes. There is no fee for this orthodontic consultation at Newcomb Dental. Records, x-rays or treatment, if needed, are explained before they are done.
Yes. Adult plans consider gum health, existing crowns and how long you are willing to wear retainers. Not every adult is a candidate for the fastest advertised aligner timeline.
It depends on the amount of movement and whether we are waiting on growth. We give a range in writing after the exam, not a guaranteed date from a website.
Almost always. Teeth have a memory. Removable or bonded retainers are part of keeping the result, and we include that in the discussion before you start.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Home · Services · Crowns and bridges
Restorative dentistry
A crown covers a tooth that is too broken for a filling. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining to the neighbours. Planned at 74 Bellarine Hwy with a shade that matches the rest of the smile. Crowns from $1650 on the current offer, when suitable.

Modern crowns are made to look like teeth, not silver hats, when the case allows.
We will not crown a tooth that a well-placed filling can still hold.
If a tooth is missing, we compare a bridge with an implant so you are not sold one path only.

When a crown is the conservative choice
A crown is a cap. It is used after a large break, a big old filling, or a root canal when the remaining walls are weak. A bridge uses crowned teeth either side of a gap to carry a false tooth.
Current crown offer $1650 is on the offers page. If the tooth cannot be saved, we talk about removal and an implant or denture instead of forcing a crown onto a hopeless root.
Who it can help
Pain on biting can mean the wall is splitting. A crown holds it together when the crack has not reached the root.
Repeated chips on the same edge are a sign the filling is doing a crown’s job.
Back teeth especially often need a crown so they do not split.
A three-unit bridge can fill the space if the neighbours need crowns anyway. If they are perfect, an implant may be kinder.
We can often replace it with a tooth-coloured crown if the margins are still restorable.
A temporary or a same-week crown plan — we will say what is realistic.
The visit
Two visits are typical: preparation and impression or scan, then fit. You leave the first visit with a temporary. Happy Gas is available if you prefer.

Please note: The $1650 crown offer is subject to clinical suitability. Deep cracks, short roots or active gum disease can mean a different restoration or extraction. Bridges involve preparing neighbouring teeth — we will say when an implant is more conservative.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring the old crown if it has come off — sometimes it can be recemented the same day.
Book nowThe current offer is $1650, subject to clinical suitability. See the dental offers page. Complex cases, posts or additional teeth are quoted separately.
Many last years if the bite is controlled and you clean under the edges. Grinding, decay at the margin or a new crack can shorten that. They are not lifetime devices.
A veneer covers the front. A crown covers the whole tooth. Broken back teeth and root-filled molars usually need crowns, not veneers.
It depends. A bridge is quicker and avoids surgery, but it prepares the teeth either side. An implant leaves those teeth alone. We compare both after an exam and x-ray.
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74 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone 03 5242 8740
Home · Services · Dental implants
Missing teeth
A titanium root in the jaw, then a crown that does not clip onto other teeth. Planned by our implant dentist at 74 Bellarine Hwy. Current offer $4000 (normally $6000), subject to suitability. The consultation is free.

Implant cases, including single teeth and full-arch work, are planned and restored here.
Ask whether an implant, bridge or denture is the better path — no consultation fee.
$4000 (normally $6000) on the current offer, confirmed after x-rays and exam.

What an implant actually is
The implant is the hidden part. After it has integrated with bone, an abutment and crown sit on top. It does not decay, but the gums around it still need cleaning. It is not instant — there is healing time.
If many teeth have failed, see All on X. If surgery is not for you, a denture or bridge may be kinder. Book a free implant consultation.
Who it can help
Especially if the neighbours are healthy and you do not want them prepared for a bridge.
Implants can retain a plate or, in some cases, replace it with a fixed bridge.
We can plan removal and the implant sequence so you know the steps before the gap appears.
Not every missing tooth needs its own implant. The consult maps a simpler plan.
All-on-X is the full-arch version. We will say if that is the conversation, not a single implant.
X-rays tell us. Grafting is sometimes needed; sometimes a different tooth site is safer.
The visit
The complimentary visit is assessment. If you go ahead, placement is a surgical appointment. Happy Gas is available. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and active gum disease can delay or rule out treatment — we will be direct.

Please note: The $4000 implant offer (normally $6000) is subject to clinical suitability. Bone grafting, extractions, temporary teeth and the final crown components can be extra — we itemise them. Consultation is complimentary.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring a list of medicines and any recent OPG or CBCT if you have them.
Free consultationThe current offer is $4000 (normally $6000), subject to clinical suitability. See the dental offers page. Grafts, extractions and some restorations can be additional and are quoted after the exam.
Yes. There is no fee for the implant consultation. Digital x-rays or treatment, if needed, are explained before they are done.
Placement is done under local anaesthetic. Soreness afterwards is expected and usually managed with what we recommend. Happy Gas can be used if you are anxious. You stay awake.
Bone needs time to lock onto the implant. Some cases allow a temporary sooner; the final crown is fitted after healing. We give a range for your situation, not a generic number.
Missing teeth
Full plates, partial dentures, and adjustments when a plate is rubbing. Fitted at 74 Bellarine Hwy so you can speak and eat with less drama. If a loose denture is the reason you are asking about implants, we can talk about both.

A denture that looks fine in a photo but lifts when you eat is not finished.
We design around the teeth you still have, and we say when those teeth need treatment first.
A plate can be the first step. Implants or All on X can come after if you want something fixed.

What we make here
A full denture replaces a whole arch. A partial replaces a few teeth and clips or rests on what is left. Immediate dentures can be ready for the day teeth come out, with relines as the gums shrink.
If the plate is already yours and only loose, a reline may be enough. If you are tired of taking teeth out at night, that is an implant conversation — start with a free implant consultation if you want that path.
Who it can help
Often a reline or a new bite. Sometimes the remaining teeth have drifted.
We can plan an immediate denture so you do not leave without teeth that day.
Ask about repair turnaround. Do not glue it with hardware adhesive.
Normal in the first days. Come in — we adjust. Do not file it at home.
Shade and setup can change on a remake. We will still keep it wearable.
All-on-X or implant-retained dentures after an exam and x-rays, not from this paragraph alone.
The visit
Denture work is a sequence: impressions, bite, try-in, issue, review. Skipping the try-in to “get it over with” is how plates come back a week later.

Please note: Gums change after extractions. Immediate dentures almost always need relines. We will quote those steps rather than pretending the first issue is the last.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring your current plate even if it is in two pieces. It tells us a lot.
Book nowA new complete or partial denture usually takes several visits over a few weeks. Immediate dentures for the day of extractions are planned in advance. We give dates at the first visit.
There is an adjustment period. Cut food, start soft, and come back for sore-spot reviews. Some people later choose implants if a plate never feels stable enough.
Yes, in suitable cases. A few implants can clip or screw a plate down. That is assessed with x-rays. The free implant consultation is the place to ask.
Often yes. Do not wear a sharp broken plate. Call us and bring all the pieces.
Home · Services · White fillings and porcelain repairs
Restorative dentistry
Decay and small breaks can often be repaired with tooth-coloured composite or laboratory porcelain — not silver. We only take what the cavity needs, then check the bite. 74 Bellarine Hwy, fees before we start.

Composite is layered to the shade of the remaining enamel.
If walls are strong, a filling or onlay is kinder than covering the whole tooth.
We replace metal fillings when they leak, crack the tooth, or you want the look changed — not for fashion alone if they are sealed.

Direct and indirect repairs
Composite fillings are placed in the chair. Larger cavities on biting surfaces sometimes do better as an inlay or onlay made in a lab, then bonded. If too little tooth is left, that is a crown conversation.
Prevention still matters: a filling does not stop the next groove decaying. Pair this with preventative visits. Whitening after fillings is a separate plan — composite does not bleach.
Who it can help
Floss catching is often a new contact cavity. Waiting lets it reach the nerve.
Food packing is a sign the seal has failed. Repair is usually simpler now than later.
Composite can restore a small chip the same day. Repeat chips may need a veneer.
A leaking filling or a new cavity is common. Not every sensitive tooth needs a root canal.
We can replace visible amalgams with composite if the remaining tooth is strong enough.
Call. A sharp edge can wait a day; pain on biting should not.
The visit
We isolate the tooth, remove decay, place the restoration and check the contact with floss. A high filling is adjusted before you go — do not “see if it wears in”.

Please note: Fillings restore what decay or a break removed. They do not make a tooth immortal. Grinding, sugar and skipped cleans can fail a new restoration as fast as an old one.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Tell us if a tooth is already aching at night — that can mean the nerve is involved, not just a small hole.
Book nowModern composites do well in small and moderate cavities. Very large holes on back teeth may still need an onlay or crown for strength. We choose by remaining tooth, not by fashion.
We pick a shade in the chair. New composite can look brighter than stained enamel next to it. Whitening is discussed separately because fillings do not bleach.
Years if the seal holds and you clean the contact. Lifespan varies with size, bite and diet. We will not quote a lifetime filling.
Deeper cavities are numbed. You should be comfortable during placement. Mild sensitivity afterwards is common and usually settles. Ongoing pain needs a review.
Home · Services · Root canal treatment
Save the tooth
When the nerve inside a tooth is inflamed or infected, a root canal can take out the pain and keep the tooth. Done at 74 Bellarine Hwy under local anaesthetic. If the tooth cannot be saved, we will say so and talk about extraction instead.

We clean the canals, dress or fill them, and stop the infection driving the ache.
Reversible pulpitis can settle with a filling. We use the exam and x-ray, not a default root canal.
Some molars are referred to an endodontist. That is a clinical call, not a delay tactic.

What we are actually doing
Root canal treatment cleans the space inside the roots, then seals it. The tooth stays; the living nerve does not. Back teeth usually need a crown afterwards so they do not split.
If you arrived as an emergency, the first visit may only start the canals and get you comfortable. Completion is a second appointment. Extraction is the alternative if the crack reaches the root or bone loss is severe.
Who it can help
A classic dying-nerve pattern. Call; waiting rarely makes canals easier.
Infection from the root. Antibiotics without treatment of the tooth usually fail.
The nerve may have died. Root canal plus a veneer or bleaching of that tooth can be the plan.
Sometimes found only when we start a filling. We stop and discuss before we continue.
If the crack has not split the root, a root canal and crown can still save it. If it has, we extract.
Saving the tooth avoids an implant or bridge. It only works if the roots are restorable.
The visit
You should not feel sharp pain during treatment. Tell us if you do — we can top up the anaesthetic. Happy Gas is available. Some cases need two visits so the infection can settle.

Please note: Root canal treatment cannot save every tooth. Vertical root fractures, insufficient bone or unrestorable crowns mean extraction is safer. A crown after a molar root canal is usually part of the plan, quoted separately.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
If your face is swollen, call us the same day. Do not wait for this page to load twice.
Book nowThe tooth is numbed. You should not feel sharp pain during the visit. Soreness afterwards for a few days is common. Ongoing severe pain needs a review — call us.
Some teeth are finished in one longer visit. Infected or complex molars often need two. An emergency start to stop pain is sometimes a separate short visit.
Back teeth usually yes, because they take heavy biting load. Front teeth sometimes need a filling, veneer or crown depending on what is left. We quote that as part of the plan.
That is a valid choice. We explain the gap, a denture, a bridge or an implant so you are not choosing in a panic. See tooth removal and implant pages.
Home · Services · Tooth removal and wisdom teeth
Extractions
When a tooth cannot be saved — or a wisdom tooth is causing grief — we plan the extraction at 74 Bellarine Hwy. Local anaesthetic, clear aftercare, and a talk about what fills the gap before we take it out.

Extraction is not the first offer. If a filling or root canal will hold, we say so.
You should be comfortable. Happy Gas is available if the idea of the visit is the hard part.
We talk about a denture, bridge or implant before you leave with a gap you did not expect.

Simple versus surgical
A simple extraction is a tooth we can see and loosen. Surgical removal is used when the tooth is broken down, or a wisdom tooth is under gum or against a nerve on x-ray. We will tell you which you are booking.
After a front or chewing tooth comes out, leaving the space has consequences: teeth drift, and a denture or implant is easier to plan before the bone shrinks. Emergency swellings may need the tooth out the same day — see emergency dentistry.
Who it can help
No crown will hold it. Taking it out stops the infection and the bill for a failed hero restoration.
If they only partly erupt and trap food, removal can be kinder than another round of antibiotics.
Sometimes it blocks an adult tooth. Children’s extractions are paced with a parent in the room.
Only after a proper plan — we do not take healthy premolars on a whim.
Valid. We still explain implants and dentures so the gap is a choice, not a surprise.
May need a small surgical approach. We will not yank blindly.
The visit
Eat beforehand unless we say otherwise. Wear something you do not mind leaving with gauze. Someone to drive you is wise if you use Happy Gas or expect a surgical visit.

Please note: Dry socket, bruising and swelling can happen. Smoking and straws raise the risk. We give aftercare in writing. Spreading swelling, fever or trouble swallowing after an extraction means call us — or 000 if breathing is affected.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Tell us about blood thinners, bisphosphonates or a previous difficult extraction before the day.
Book nowThe area is numbed. You should feel pressure, not a sharp pain. Tell us if you do. Soreness afterwards is expected for a few days. We explain pain relief you can use.
A simple erupted wisdom tooth can be quick. Impacted teeth take longer and may swell more. X-rays decide the plan before we book the slot length.
After local anaesthetic only, many people drive. If you have Happy Gas or feel shaky, arrange a lift. We will advise on the day.
Sometimes a denture is immediate. Implants often wait for healing. We discuss this before the extraction so you are not deciding with gauze in.
Home · Services · Happy Gas and sedation
Comfort
Nitrous oxide — Happy Gas — is breathed through a small nosepiece. You stay awake, you can talk, and it wears off quickly after oxygen. Used at 74 Bellarine Hwy for people who dread the chair, including many children.

You are not “put to sleep”. You remain conscious and breathe on your own.
When treatment ends, we give oxygen and the effects fade so most people walk out as usual.
We use it when anxiety or a gag reflex is getting in the way of needed care.

Who it helps
Happy Gas does not replace local anaesthetic. It makes the visit feel further away. People with a strong gag reflex, a bad previous experience, or a child who cannot settle often benefit.
The current Nervous Patient Offer ($275) is listed on the offers page when it is running. It does not replace an exam. If you need emergency treatment, tell us on the phone that you want gas.
Who it can help
Say so when you book. Rushing a first visit without gas is how people disappear again.
Gas can help if they will wear the nosepiece. We never force it.
A lighter level is often enough to get records done.
Time in the chair feels shorter when you are not bracing for every second.
Gas first, then the local. Many people barely notice the injection.
Anxiety is enough of a reason. You do not need a diagnosis to ask.
The visit
Eat a light meal. Tell us about breathing problems, pregnancy, or if you cannot breathe through your nose. After oxygen, most adults can leave as they arrived; we still prefer a lift if you feel light-headed.

Please note: Happy Gas is not suitable for everyone (including some respiratory conditions and pregnancy in certain stages). We assess this at the visit. It is not a general anaesthetic and it does not replace the need to numb the tooth.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Tell the receptionist you want nitrous oxide when you book so the appointment length is right.
Book nowNo. Nitrous oxide is conscious sedation. You stay awake, breathe on your own, and can talk. It is not a general anaesthetic.
We give oxygen at the end. Most people feel clear within minutes. If you feel odd, sit longer. Arrange a lift if you are unsure.
Yes, when they will wear the nosepiece and it is clinically suitable. A parent stays. We never force a child who is fighting the mask.
When advertised, a Nervous Patient Offer is $275 — see the dental offers page. It is subject to conditions and does not replace needed treatment fees.
Home · Services · Mouthguards and night splints
Protection
Custom sports mouthguards for club and school, and night splints if you grind. Made from impressions at 74 Bellarine Hwy — not a boil-and-bite from a chemist. Active Kids mouthguards $280 on the current offer.

A custom guard stays in when you run. Cheap trays often do not.
Adult teeth coming through still deserve a proper guard. We remake as they grow.
A night splint is about protecting enamel and crowns, not a fashion accessory.

Two different appliances
A mouthguard spreads the knock in sport. A night splint (occlusal splint) gives grinding forces somewhere to go that is not your enamel or a new veneer. Using a sports guard as a night plate is usually the wrong shape and the wrong material.
The Active Kids mouthguard offer at $280 is on the offers page. If grinding is wearing front teeth, we may also talk about veneers only after the splint is in the plan.
Who it can help
If the sport allows contact, a custom guard is cheaper than a broken incisor.
The kids offer is designed for this. Check the tooth is not already broken — that is a different visit.
Grinding or clenching. A splint can protect teeth; it does not always stop the habit.
Wear facets are a sign. Photos help us show you.
A splint is often how those restorations survive the night.
Custom should stay put. If it does not, we adjust or remake.
The visit
Visit one is impressions. Visit two is the fit. If a child is in the middle of losing baby teeth, we time the guard so it is not obsolete in a month — or we warn you it will need replacing.

Please note: A mouthguard does not make contact sport safe. It reduces dental injury risk. Splints do not cure TMJ disorders on their own. Offers are subject to clinical suitability and the child’s stage of tooth eruption.
Conveniently located
Parking at the clinic, a short drive from central Geelong, and easy access from the Bellarine Peninsula.
Questions
Bring the club colour if you want a tinted sports guard. Function still comes first.
Book nowThe current Active Kids mouthguard offer is $280. See the dental offers page. Adult custom guards and night splints are quoted at the visit.
They are better than nothing. They are bulkier, fit less well, and often get left in the bag. Custom guards are thinner and stay in during play.
When adult teeth erupt or the guard is chewed through. Rapid growers may need a new one each season. We will say at the fit.
Usually no. It protects teeth from the force. Stress, sleep and bite all play a role. We still recommend one if you are cracking teeth or ceramics.