How can we help you?
At Centre Street Dental, we welcome any questions and are here to help our patients make educated and informed decisions regarding their dental health and smiles.
We have answered some of our most common questions that patients ask.
If your question is not on this list, please let us know.
General Dentistry
There are so many things in life that are more difficult than they need to be, your dentist shouldn't be one of them.
At Centre Street Dental, we don't believe in hidden fees and surprise bills. It is not our aim to make bill paying a circus show. Instead, we aim to clearly state what each procedure costs along with alternate treatments.
A fee range is given to all patients when you ring for your initial appointment. Following an examination with Dr Greg Normoyle, we provide patients with a written treatment plan which includes an estimate of fees for subsequent appointments.
If You Are Unsure, Just Ask Us
We always let patients know at all times what the fee will be, to keep ourselves and families happy.
If you are interested in a cosmetic procedure like professional teeth whitening to give your teeth a lift, ask one of our dentists, and we'll be more than happy to write up a fee estimate for you.
It doesn't hurt to ask, and many of our cosmetic treatments are more accessible than you think.
Our Friendly Dental Staff Can Answer Questions
If you're unsure about your appointment cost, we invite you to give us a call at (02) 6662 8585.
At Centre Street Dental, we believe that an Active Maintenance Program is the cornerstone of good dental health.
This generally involves seeing Dr Greg Normoyle twice a year for your maintenance appointment.
What Is an Active Maintenance Programme?
As stringent as it sounds, our Active Maintenance Programme just implies an excellent oral health routine. We ask for daily brushing and flossing at home, coupled with regular visits to see your preventive dentist in Casino, NSW.
Anyone can join, no one is too young or too old.
Our Restorations Help Restore Missing Teeth
Your oral health is incredibly important. It is terrible when you can't eat your favourite foods because you can't chew, or when you can't speak clearly because of missing teeth. At Centre Street Dental, our goal is to help you keep all your natural teeth.
If some are lost, then our next goal is to restore them with bridges, dental implants, or dentures. Our dentists work hard to offer patients many different cost-effective and beautiful restorative options.
We Recommend Seeing Us Every Six Months
The best way to avoid replacing missing teeth is through preventive dentistry. We invite patients to call us at (02) 6662 8585 to learn more about preventive dentistry.
At Centre Street Dental, we keep designated emergency appointments available every day to try to accommodate any emergency. If these appointments have already been filled we will try to see you as soon as possible and will keep your name on our standby list in case we have a last minute opening.
If you have lost a filling, it is important to see a dentist as soon as possible even if the tooth is not sore. Exposing the inner parts of a tooth to the mouth environment can lead to deep food traps and rapid tooth decay. At Centre Street Dental, we strongly advise our patients to have these teeth treated quickly to avoid more damage to the tooth and potentially more complex and expensive treatment.
If you have lost a filling, contact us for an appointment and Dr Greg Normoyle can assess and advise on how best to restore the area.
If your teeth are looking worn or shorter than they used to, it is highly likely that you are grinding (bruxing) your teeth. It is NOT because you are getting older. People grind their teeth as a response to stress and this grinding can occur during the day or night. The biggest issue with grinding teeth is that it is something that is done subconsciously. We are just not aware that it is happening. Grinding your teeth can have some serious consequences to your ability to bite, chew and smile and can also lead to jaw joint problems or TMJ Dysfunction.
At Centre Street Dental in Casino, Dr Greg have vast experience in recognising and treating the effects of bruxing. It is important to remember that, as dentists, we cannot stop your grinding. Grinding and clenching your teeth are psychological responses to stress. The treatment that can be provided is there to prevent further damage to the teeth and the jaw joint.
If you think that your teeth are getting shorter, we invite you to call us at Centre Street Dental for a consultation.
A cancer diagnosis is a very challenging episode in anyone’s life and confronting the whole treatment process can be daunting. Thinking about how your diagnosis can affect your mouth can be a little way down the list of priorities and that is very understandable.
However, maintaining regular appointments with your dentist both during and after your initial treatment is really important and this regardless of the type of cancer that you have been diagnosed with. All cancer treatment can have significant impacts on a person’s mouth.
This is because most cancer treatment has a ‘drying’ effect on the mouth. What does this mean? Well, these treatments can lead to a reduction in the amount of saliva that is produced in the mouth. Saliva is THE most important thing for tooth and gum health. Less saliva means that your mouth has less ability to stay healthy regardless of how well your brushing and flossing routine is at home.
At Centre Street Dental, we recommend that if you have had a cancer diagnosis, it is important to make your dentist part of your overall ‘cancer treatment’ team. We invite you to call us for an appointment should you require any further information.
Occlusal guards or splints are used to protect the teeth in people who clench or grind their teeth. They are made of a hard plastic/acrylic and are custom made at Centre Street Dental. Dr Greg Normoyle recommend that patients wear their splints at night to protect their teeth whilst they are sleeping. Patients are also encouraged to wear their splint if they are working alone in front of a computer or any other time during the day when they don’t need to chat to anyone.
Splints do not stop people from grinding. However, a well-made splint will protect the teeth from further harm as well as reducing the often associated jaw muscle pain. If you think that you may need an occlusal guard/splint call us at Centre Street Dental for an appointment.
You should bring a full list of your current medications and your private health insurance card, should you belong to a private health fund.
Call Our Experienced Staff
While everyone on our dental team works hard to provide you with the care and service you deserve, we will allow our front desk attendants to take front and centre stage when it comes to matters of financing and insurance.
If you are coming from another dentist, please ask them to transfer your patient records to us. If you can't, that's fine; we will create new records starting with your first appointment. Having a record of your medical and oral health history is always preferable so that we can see the progression of any dental restorations or oral health issues.
We Invite You to Arrange a Dental Exam
If it's been a while since your last one, or you are a new patient with us, do not hesitate to give our Casino, NSW dental staff a call today.
Our preventive dentists also offer restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry for your entire family.
Dr Greg Normoyle look forward to providing the dental care and patient services you and your family deserve.
We pride ourselves on providing pain-free dentistry. All of our practitioners take extra time and care to make sure that your experience is as comfortable as possible.
We Create a Warm and Stress-Free Atmosphere
Dr Greg Normoyle can understand how a bad dental experience as a child (or even as an adult) can turn into dental fear or anxiety. Knowing how scary a dental procedure can be, we do our best to create a warm and welcoming environment.
Together with our friendly dental staff, we try to create a fun and comfortable experience so that patients change their understanding and perception of the dentist.
We ask patients to let us know if they have a dental phobia, we will work with them through each step of the process. This includes letting them know what we are going to do so they can adjust, and talking through their anxiety.
We understand that dental anxiety is a major factor in people avoiding making an appointment. We take the time to listen to all of your concerns.
Don't Feel Embarrassed By Dental Anxiety
We will clearly explain the procedure prior to commencing any treatment, and should you have any concerns throughout the procedure, simply raise your hand, and we will stop and work through with you how we can help.
We ask that patients never feel embarrassed; dental fear is common among many adults. This is why we focus on sound and healthy first impressions with our baby patients. It really takes one bad dentist, and a patient's oral health can be compromised for many years.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with us. Do not hesitate to let us know if you're worried or anxious; we are there for you.