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Geelong Day Surgery provides compassionate and comprehensive dental care tailored to the unique needs of patients with special requirements.
Understanding the unique dental needs of special needs patients is crucial. We focus on tailored preventive and therapeutic approaches to ensure optimal oral health for a lifetime.
When you visit for a specialised care appointment, it may involve gentle cleaning, fluoride application, X-rays, and a thorough follow-up examination.
Treatments may be recommended to prevent dental issues or to manage existing oral health conditions effectively.
A dental implant is a metal screw that is used in place of the root of your missing tooth. The dental implant is attached to the bone in your jaw where the roots of the missing tooth sat.
The implant is usually made of a metal called titanium. A dental implant can support a bridge, crown or denture.
Maintaining oral hygiene is essential. Removing plaque and calculus from your teeth, especially in areas that are hard to reach, helps prevent disease.
That’s why regular gentle scaling and cleanings are so important to your health.
You might need a gentle scale and clean if you…
Teeth scaling and root planing help address persistent gum disease and are more thorough than a regular cleaning.
Teeth scaling and root planing may require multiple visits and could involve a local anaesthetic, depending on the severity of gum disease and gum recession.
Fluoride helps protect against tooth decay by strengthening teeth against acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars. It can also reverse early decay.
Fluoride integrates into developing permanent teeth, making them more resistant to acid attacks.
Fluoride also accelerates remineralisation and disrupts acid production in already erupted teeth.
Your dentist will remove the decayed parts of the tooth and then fill the space in the tooth from which the decay was removed.
Tooth fillings are also used to fix cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been damaged from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding).
Gum disease treatments depend on the severity of the disease, how you may have responded to earlier procedures and your overall health.
Treatments range from nonsurgical procedures that control bacterial growth to surgery that restores supportive tissues.
Gum diseases attack the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of saliva, food debris, and bacteria.
If plaque is not removed, it turns into tartar (calculus). When plaque and calculus are not eliminated, they begin to destroy the gums and bone.
Periodontal disease is characterised by redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums.
At Geelong Day Surgery, we are pleased to offer open access for dental consultations, ensuring that you can receive timely and professional dental care without the need for a referral. Our dedicated team of experienced dental professionals is committed to providing comprehensive assessments and personalised treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require routine check-ups, specialised dental surgery, or sleep dentistry, we are here to help. Schedule your consultation today and experience the convenience and excellence of our open access services.
Open Access is a streamlined approach to healthcare that allows patients to receive timely and efficient dental surgery without the need for extensive pre-operative consultations. This model focuses on reducing waiting times and simplifying the process for patients who require specific dental procedures under sleep dentistry.
1. Convenience: With Open Access, you can bypass the lengthy referral process typically associated with specialist dental care. This means less time waiting for appointments and more time focusing on your health and well-being.
2. Timely Care: Our Open Access model ensures that you receive the necessary treatment as soon as possible. By minimising delays, we aim to address your dental issues promptly, reducing the risk of complications and enhancing your overall health.
3. Simplified Process: The Open Access system at Geelong Day Surgery is designed to be straightforward. Once your general dentist refers you, our team will quickly assess your case and schedule your surgery. This eliminates unnecessary steps and provides you with a clear and direct path to treatment.
4. Patient-Centred Approach: We understand that dental surgery can be a daunting prospect. Open Access is part of our commitment to patient-centred care, ensuring that your experience is as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Our friendly and professional staff are here to support you every step of the way.
5. Expert Care: Even with the streamlined Open Access approach, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest standard of care. Our experienced dental surgeons and anaesthetists work together to provide safe and effective treatment under sleep dentistry, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the procedure.
At Geelong Day Surgery, we are dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality dental care. Our Open Access model is just one of the ways we strive to make your healthcare experience more efficient and less burdensome. If you have any questions about Open Access or our dental surgery services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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No, at present Geelong Day Surgery cannot provide special needs sleep dentistry services for children under 18 years of age.
Your dentist will need to be credentialed with Geelong Day Surgery. You can view a list of accredited dentists in our Specialist Directory. If you would like to use your dentist and they are not listed here, please talk to our team and we can provide further information.
