Willow Dental Care

Financial Info

Payment Information

At Willow Dental Care, we want all our patients to enjoy the best dental care at prices they can afford. To help make your dental care as convenient for you as possible, we accept all major health funds. Your rebate can be claimed right here in our practice.

We also accept:

  • Cash for gap payments
  • Credit cards

Find out more about paying for your care at Willow Dental Care below.

HICAPS

For patients who qualify, we have onsite claiming with your health fund and partnership with government programs for dental treatment. We always offer transparent quoting and various treatment options to help you make the right decision for your oral health. 

To claim health funds through HICAPS, please click on the link below.

Terms, conditions, and fund rules apply. Check with your health fund to confirm your eligibility before treatment.

Health Funds

Terms, conditions, and fund rules apply. Check with your health fund to confirm your eligibility before treatment.

For our patients with extras cover in their private health insurance, we offer on-site claiming through our HICAPS terminals. Some funds allow us to quote in advance through the terminal so you will know in advance where there may be a gap for your treatment. Alternatively, you can call and ask your fund to advise you on their contribution and caps for treatment.

Many people are increasingly frustrated with the low rebate they receive from their health funds. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) provides advice here on health funds and their yearly increasing premiums, although the rebates may have never increased.

The ADA has partnered with the Fair Health Care Alliance to help you compare your policy. Willow Dental Care is proudly independent and not corporately owned or a “preferred provider” or “members choice” dental practice. The BUPA “preferred provider” program is no longer an option for dental practices. The term “preferred provider” refers to a dental practice that entered into a contract with a health fund to refer their members based on a reduced fee. The term preferred or member’s choice does not reflect the quality of the care or the experience of the dentist.

Health Insurance Comparison

 

At Willow Dental Care, we believe in delivering high-quality modern dentistry and back our treatment by offering a 5-year warranty for major dental.

Government Programs

Bulk Billing for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Dental care should be accessible to everyone, especially children. The federal government has introduced the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) by Medicare allowing $1000 benefit for dental care over 2 years for children 2-17 of recipients of Family Tax Benefit A payments.

At Willow Dental Care, we understand that a parent's highest priority is the health and wellbeing of their child and proudly partner with this schedule with bulk billing and claims onsite so you aren’t out of pocket. Dental services covered include check-ups, fillings, x-rays, extractions, fissure sealants, and root canals. Although this service doesn’t cover orthodontics or wisdom tooth removal under general anaesthetic, it is a great help for children preventive and general dental care. To check your eligibility call one of our friendly receptionists

Bulk Billing for Veteran’s Affairs

We appreciate what DVA cardholders have sacrificed for our country and proudly provide them with quality dental care bulk billed. Most dental treatment that a veteran will need will be covered for gold and white DVA cardholders. Generally, DVA won't require prior approval unless the treatment plan involves implants. Please call to discuss if DVA will cover your treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Post Extraction Instructions

Extraction sites generally heal over within 7 days following surgery. Healing may be delayed in smokers and patients with medical conditions. 

First 24 hours after extraction

Numbness

  • Numbness of your lip or palate may persist for several hours after the procedure.
  • Avoid eating hard chewy foods and drinking hot liquids until the anaesthetic has worn off to prevent injury from accidentally biting yourself.

Bleeding

  • Minor bleeding that results in a pinkish tinge to your saliva is normal and may occur for the first 24 hours after the extraction
  • Avoid rinsing or spitting as this may dislodge the clot
  • Avoid heavy physical exertion for 24 hours
  • If slightly heavier bleeding occurs:
  • Place a piece of gauze over the extraction site
  • Bite firmly on the gauze for at least 30 minutes
  • Rest quietly with your head elevated

If the bleeding continues, call the practice on 8610 6697 or if required seek medical attention.

Pain

  • If required, take over-the-counter pain medication in accordance with the instructions on the box, taking care to keep within maximum daily dosages
  • Avoid taking aspirin
  • If pain medication has been prescribed, take it as instructed by the practitioner / dentist
  • Notify the practice immediately of any problems that may arise from medications being taken

 

Brushing and flossing within the first 24 hours after the surgery

  • Avoid rinsing your mouth vigorously
  • Brush your teeth gently but thoroughly and avoid brushing directly on the extraction  site

 

The days after surgery

  • If numbness persists after 24 hours, please call our practice immediately
  • Do not smoke for at least 48 hours
  • Avoid food with nuts, seeds, popcorn, etc, which may get lodged in the socket areas.

 

Sutures / stitches

  • Sutures will resorb or fall out on their own usually 5-7 days after the surgery
  • If sutures need to be removed, your practitioner/dentist will schedule a follow up appointment with you

 

If you experience constant and radiating pain 5-7 days after the surgery, call our practice immediately on 8610 6697.

 

If you do have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

Disclaimer: All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. The information throughout this site is not intended to be taken as medical advice.