Dental Services in Malvern East
The Tooth Doctor provides preventive, restorative and emergency dental care for adults, teenagers and children in Malvern East.
Every patient’s needs are different. We assess your dental health, explain our findings and discuss suitable treatment options, alternatives, limitations and expected fees before treatment proceeds.
Call (03) 9569 3221to arrange an appointment.
Our dental treatments
Examination and treatment planning
The initial comprehensive examination will include the following:
Discussion of your dental concerns and history
Head and neck exam
Temporomandibular joint (jaw) exam
Oral cancer screening
Occlusal (bite) exam
Periodontal (gum) exam
Hard tissue exam (teeth and fillings)
Taking the shade of your teeth
Any special examinations that may be required including x-rays and study models.
We will use an intraoral camera to clarify points of interest and to educate you on your oral health.
Following the initial examination a personalised treatment plan will be completed and discussed with you.
Dental hygiene
The purpose of dental hygiene is to promote and maintain oral wellness and, thereby, positively contribute to your quality of life.
A dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth for life by preventing decay and gum disease, through education, treatment and maintenance.
As a clinician they will provide complete preventive and therapeutic oral health care including
Removal of plaque, extrinsic staining, and calculus from teeth
Root planing
Periapical and bitewing radiographs
Cleaning and polishing of teeth restorations
Measurement and recording of periodontal disease
Dental Health education
Fluoride therapy
Study cast impressions
Oral cancer screening
Health history updates
Continuing care system implementation and maintenance
Preventative dentistry
Preventive dentistry involves education and the application of non-invasive procedures to prevent the initiation and progression of oral diseases. Prevention and control of caries and inflammatory periodontal disease depends on the control of bacterial plaque as this is considered the primary aetiological factor for these diseases. Diet appears to be the major environmental factor affecting the development of cariogenic bacterial plaque.
In surgery practices include:
Oral hygiene instruction will allow for improved plaque control
Diet analysis, assessment and counseling
Topical application of agents to prevent caries progression
Application of fissure sealants in pits and fissures of teeth that are deemed to be susceptible to caries
Scheduling of maintenance preventive programs
Emergency Dentist
Dental pain, swelling and injuries can happen unexpectedly. We provide prompt assessment for toothache, broken teeth, lost restorations, dental infections and other urgent concerns.
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Dental Check-ups and Cleaning
Regular examinations and professional cleaning help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Your appointment may include an oral examination, gum assessment, cleaning, radiographs when clinically required and personalised preventive advice.
Learn about dental check-ups and cleaning
Children’s Dentist
We provide age-appropriate dental care in a calm and supportive environment. Children’s services can include examinations, preventive care, cleaning, fissure sealants, fillings and emergency assessment.
Learn about children’s dentistry
Dental Implants
A dental implant can provide a foundation for replacing one or more missing teeth. We assess your oral health, available bone, treatment goals and alternative tooth-replacement options before recommending implant treatment.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Crowns can protect and restore substantially damaged teeth, while bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Treatment is planned according to the condition of the teeth, gums and bite.
Learn about dental crowns and bridges
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening may lighten natural tooth colour and reduce some types of staining. We examine your teeth and gums before discussing whitening options, expected results and possible sensitivity.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment may be recommended when the tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected. Treatment involves cleaning and sealing the root canal system to help retain the tooth where appropriate.
Learn about root canal treatment
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry manages decayed, worn, broken or missing teeth. Treatment options can include fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and repair or replacement of existing restorations.
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Dentures
Full and partial dentures are removable options for replacing missing teeth. We assess your remaining teeth, gums, bite and treatment goals before discussing suitable denture designs and alternatives.
Tooth Extraction
Removing a tooth may be recommended when it cannot be predictably restored or is causing ongoing problems. We explain the reason for extraction, alternatives, possible risks, aftercare and tooth-replacement options.
Occlusal splint therapy
Grinding and clenching of teeth can lead to increased wear of enamel and dentine and potential damage to the pulp leading to pulp death and the need for root canal treatment. There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with bruxism including headaches, sensitivity of teeth, worn tooth surfaces, fractured teeth, pain in the jaw joint etc. Treatment options include physical therapy, painkillers, relaxation therapy or occlusal splint wear but as always talk to your dentist to ensure an accurate diagnosis is made.
Not sure which appointment you need?
You do not need to choose a treatment before contacting us. We can arrange an examination to assess your concern and explain the available options.
Visit The Tooth Doctor, 221 Waverley Road, Malvern East VIC 3145, or call (03) 9569 3221 to arrange an appointment.
This information is general and does not replace an individual dental assessment. Treatment suitability and recommendations depend on your dental examination, health history and diagnosis.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Jim Androutsopoulos — [07/26]