The services provided at Pullenvale Dental Surgery during your first visit are determined by your oral needs.  If you have booked in for urgent treatment or a toothache, our aim is to get you out of pain as soon as possible and as such, we will provide the necessary treatment to accomplish this.

If you have booked in for a general check up and clean, your first appointment will usually involve a thorough examination of your mouth, gums and teeth. With your consent, dental x-rays will be taken to help the dentist diagnose any issues and a thorough clean may be performed to maintain optimal oral health of your teeth and gums.

At Pullenvale Dental, we are committed to helping you improve your oral health and smile in a calm and pain-free environment.  If further treatment is required, our friendly team will discuss all of your options with you and the associated costs in a manner that is easy to understand.  It is important to us that you feel comfortable throughout all stages of your treatment, so feel free to ask our friendly staff and dentists any questions that will help you feel at ease.

At Pullenvale Dental we have daily appointment slots available for patients experiencing toothache.  We consider toothaches to be a matter of priority, and you should contact Pullenvale Dental as soon as possible to schedule an appointment with one of our friendly dentists.

Prior to your appointment, you should rinse your mouth with warm salty water and floss between your teeth to remove any trapped food.  This will keep the cavity as clean as possible from debris and bacteria.   If pain relief is required, please follow the directions given on the medication.

Over the counter pain relief will often reduce any discomfort, however this will be short term, as it won’t treat the cause of the pain.

If it is outside our opening hours, still call Pullenvale Dental and leave a message on our after hours messaging service.   Please leave us with your full name (first and last), best contact phone number and a brief description of the reason for your call.  Our friendly staff will call you back at the start of the following day, and find you an appointment as a matter of priority.  Often, this will be on the same day.

Early detection and treatment of dental issues is key to a healthy smile. While this time period can vary from person to person, the Pullenvale Dental team generally recommends a comprehensive oral examination and clean every six months. This is also as per recommendation by the Australian Dental Association.

By coming in for regular six monthly check up and cleans, the friendly team at Pullenvale Dental can assist in removing dental plaque (bacteria), one of the main factors behind dental decay and gum disease. They can also assess any potential problems which, when diagnosed early can minimise the need for lengthy and costly treatment.  As with all health issues, prevention is better than cure, and this extends to your mouth too.

Dental decay and gum problems often don’t cause pain.  You might already have a decayed tooth or active gum disease without any symptoms at all.  In fact, a lot of Australians have mouth issues and are unaware of them until they see a dentist, or the problems start causing them pain.   Furthermore, when you do start experiencing pain, it might be too late to treat the problem in a simple and cost effective manner.

Pullenvale Dental offers many different methods to help you remember your dental appointments.  We can schedule your recall appointments six months in advance, or send you an email, text or even give you a phone call to remind you of your appointments.  Just let us know what your preferred method of contact is, and we can assist you in maintaining your oral health.