FAQ's
A dental clinic is essentially a small hospital. There are large overheads (generally around 80%) to cover the cost of running a dental clinic. This includes: The amount of time itself spent in each dental chair for treatment If you have private health insurance with dental extras you will be able to receive a partial rebate for any treatment required, up to the limits in place by your insurance company. Each health fund is different, so the rebate does vary. However, before any treatment we are able to provide you with an on-the-spot quote, so you always know exactly what the remaining (gap) payment will be. If you’re interested in finding out more about dental health insurance, we recommend talking to Fair Health Care Alliance, an independent service maintained by the Australian Dental Association (ADA). The most important advice we have is to make sure you attend a dental practice that is willing to work with you and your budget. You should expect printed quotes with clear and concise pricing, as well as options included to cater to your needs and desires. Having a dentist that can offer payment plans and phase treatment over time can also really help with the financial cost of dental treatment. The truth is, the cheapest option today can often be the most expensive in the long run. Here’s an example – when a patient is experiencing a toothache, the cheapest option may be to have the tooth removed (as opposed to saving it). However, over time this causes bone loss, and if the patient wanted to one day replace the missing tooth, the procedure now becomes more complex and expensive. This situation can be avoided by choosing to save teeth where possible, for a fraction of the cost. It’s important to know all of your options, including their pros and cons. Remember to consider not only the initial cost, but also the long-term cost of your dental treatment. This will allow you to make the right choice for yourself.