Phone: (02) 4932 8366 | 268 New England Hwy, Rutherford, NSW
Rutherford dental is affordable and family dental clinic in Rutherford, Maitland, Australia. We are family owned and operated dental practice providing a range of dental services.
A Little About Us
Rutherford dental is affordable and family dental clinic in Rutherford, Maitland, Australia. We are family owned and operated dental practice providing a range of dental services to our community since 1981.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive regular check-ups to maintain the health and appearance of your teeth. Most importantly, we have experienced and friendly dentists. Service includes: all types of children's dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, affordable Crowns, Bridges and Veneers services, government Child Dental Benefits Scheme, Gum Treatments, Nervous Patients, Mini Dental Implants, root canal and more.
Why Rutherford Dental Clinic?
We are family owned and local dental clinic. We offer comprehensive regular dental check-ups and affordable dental services. We offer easy payment solutions and accept government health benefit for children.
Phone: (02) 4934 9000 | 8 Molly Morgan Drive, Greenhills NSW 2323, Greenhills, NSW
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Yes, Maitland dentists that are practising in Australia need to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia to be able to legally practice.
Dental work in Maitland is not generally covered under Medicare for adults. There is a scheme called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule operated by Medicare which covers some dental treatments if you meet the requirements which are: Be aged 2 to 17 years old for at least 1 day that year, be eligible for Medicare and also getting a payment from Centrelink at least once a year eg Family Tax Benefit Part A
It is recommended to see a dentist Maitland at least once a year. Regular visits allow you to keep on top of your teeth and gum health and identify any issues early on. Discuss the frequency of visits with your dentist as you may need more regular visits if you have at risk conditions or a family history of dental problems.
Yes, Maitland dental treatment is cover under the extras component of may private health insurance policies. The level of cover will vary depending on how extensive your policy is. Some may cover routine checks up while others will cover treatment work also.
The gap is the difference between what the dentist at the dental clinic Maitland charges and what your private health insurance will pay. eg. If a dentist charges $120 for a service and your health fund pay $70 for that service then the gap would be $50. The percentage that your private health will cover will depend on your policy.
A Maitland dental clean is a clean of your teeth when you visit your dentist. It is a more intensive clean than you can achieve at home and will involve remove plaque and tartar build up on your teeth. Often the teeth will also be given a fluoride treatment after a clean is performed.
Depending on your private health insurance policy - if you have extras cover then Maitland general dentistry will usually be covered under most plans.
If you require major dental surgery in Maitland then you should definitely call ahead of time and most likely book in to be checked for the work that needs to be done - this way your dentist will have some idea as to the extent of the work that needs completing.