How can we help you?
We appreciate when our patients ask questions. It tells us that they're interested in playing an active role in their oral health care and want to stay informed, both of which are crucial for maintaining a healthy smile.
Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions listed below. If you can't find what you're looking for, we invite you to contact our knowledgeable team for assistance.
Crowns and Bridges
Bayside Family Dental Care offers several treatments to replace missing teeth. Our dental team can help you determine which treatment best meets your needs and lifestyle.
Dentures
Dentures are the least expensive way to replace teeth, and they look natural. However, they can also be a hassle for some patients because they must be removed after each meal for cleaning.
The dentist may need to ingrain notches or grooves in the teeth to accommodate the denture. Patients with gag reflexes may find it challenging to wear the appliance.
When patients first wear dentures, it can feel strange in the mouth because biting pressure on denture teeth differs from natural teeth. Over time, wearing dentures can result in bone resorption in the areas of missing teeth because dentures sit against the gums and don’t stimulate the bone.
Bridges
Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by attaching to adjacent teeth. Adjacent teeth act as a support for the bridge, so one must be careful to maintain the health and structure of these teeth. Like dentures, a bridge sits along the gums and can be removed.
Implants
Dental implants are as close to the function, feel and appearance of natural teeth. Unlike dentures and bridges, adjacent teeth are not affected by the prosthesis. Because implants are in the bone, the bone stays stimulated and healthy. Ultimately, dental implants restore natural biting pressure and quality of chewing while also supporting jawbone health.
Dr Chad Henderson is an implant dentist who places dental implants on-site at our dental practice, so there’s no need to visit multiple doctors for this treatment. Your dental implant procedure can be completed by the same dentist in one location!
Do you have missing teeth? We invite you to contact us for your tooth replacement consultation with Dr Henderson.
Missing teeth are a common problem that many adults face. Whether you are missing a single tooth or several teeth, speaking with a dentist about your best options is essential.
Effects of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can have a wide range of adverse effects on a patient. Other than the obvious issues of aesthetics, there are possible problems associated with speech, pronunciation and chewing foods.
Other severe medical conditions may also arise. In some cases, the remaining teeth may shift, or bone loss may even occur surrounding the missing teeth.
Missing teeth can lead to increased wear and fracture on the remaining teeth. There’s also a higher risk of developing gum disease and infection when a patient lives with tooth loss.
Depending on what teeth are missing, there can be increased pressure on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles.
Tooth Replacement Options in Batemans Bay, NSW
There are several different options that patients have to restore missing teeth. Treatment options may include dental implants, dental bridges or dentures. The only way to determine the best treatment option for your specific needs is to arrange a consultation with Dr Henderson.
At Bayside Family Dental Care, we offer solutions to prevent and treat tooth loss. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to help protect your smile’s health and appearance for life.
Modern dentistry allows patients to have the white, blemish-free smiles they have always wanted. Everyone's dream smile looks different and is unique to them as a person. However, countless people prefer to avoid having dark lines or residue around their restored or natural teeth.
PFM Restorations and Dark Lines
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations are made of different metals, such as titanium alloys, gold alloys and base metal alloys. Base metal alloys commonly include cobalt, nickel and chromium.
Though base metal alloys are popular for many patients, people with metal allergies tend to avoid these restorations. The crown itself is matched to the patient's natural dental shade, but the base is metal.
A dark line may be visible if the PFM crown's margin is exposed. Visible dark lines may also peek from beneath the crown if a patient has receding gums.
Finally, a black or dark line around a crown may indicate tooth decay. Though a crown protects natural tooth structure, decay can still occur, especially at the crown's margin.
Customised Crowns for Your Dream Smile
Bayside Family Dental Care provides patients with crowns that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Dr Chad Henderson can replace a PFM crown with an all-ceramic or zirconia crown that creates a seamless smile. Neither zirconia nor ceramic crowns contain metal, so there's no risk of seeing dark lines.
We invite your call if you have dark or black lines on a restored tooth or you would like to replace a PFM crown.
Dental Exams and Cleanings
Our dental team understands many people may not enjoy dental visits, and some may even feel nervous about visiting the dentist. At Bayside Family Dental Care, we do everything possible to ease our patients’ minds and create a calming atmosphere.
Comfortable Dentistry with a Personal Touch
Every patient is different, so we strive to tailor each experience to meet their unique needs and comfort levels. We offer a wide variety of options for patients that may be a little more apprehensive about their dental visit.
At Bayside Family Dental Care, we offer amenities to create a more relaxing visit for our patients. We provide patients with nitrous oxide (‘happy gas’), oral sedation and gentle local anesthetic to relieve pain, discomfort and unease.
Blankets and neck pillows help many patients feel more at home and restful. Our modern dental chairs are adjustable, so you can sit back and take a breath while watching TV during treatment. We even offer stress balls for relieving tension, stiffness and anxiety.
We Invite Your Call!
Our team at Bayside Family Dental Care is proud to say that we have many years of experience of successful treatments with these methods, and we do so in a pleasant, easy and efficient manner. We treat every patient with the utmost respect and kindness so they feel safe in our care.
We invite you to contact us for more information about how we can improve your dental experience.
Dental Implants
Bayside Family Dental Care offers several treatments to replace missing teeth. Our dental team can help you determine which treatment best meets your needs and lifestyle.
Dentures
Dentures are the least expensive way to replace teeth, and they look natural. However, they can also be a hassle for some patients because they must be removed after each meal for cleaning.
The dentist may need to ingrain notches or grooves in the teeth to accommodate the denture. Patients with gag reflexes may find it challenging to wear the appliance.
When patients first wear dentures, it can feel strange in the mouth because biting pressure on denture teeth differs from natural teeth. Over time, wearing dentures can result in bone resorption in the areas of missing teeth because dentures sit against the gums and don’t stimulate the bone.
Bridges
Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by attaching to adjacent teeth. Adjacent teeth act as a support for the bridge, so one must be careful to maintain the health and structure of these teeth. Like dentures, a bridge sits along the gums and can be removed.
Implants
Dental implants are as close to the function, feel and appearance of natural teeth. Unlike dentures and bridges, adjacent teeth are not affected by the prosthesis. Because implants are in the bone, the bone stays stimulated and healthy. Ultimately, dental implants restore natural biting pressure and quality of chewing while also supporting jawbone health.
Dr Chad Henderson is an implant dentist who places dental implants on-site at our dental practice, so there’s no need to visit multiple doctors for this treatment. Your dental implant procedure can be completed by the same dentist in one location!
Do you have missing teeth? We invite you to contact us for your tooth replacement consultation with Dr Henderson.
Missing teeth are a common problem that many adults face. Whether you are missing a single tooth or several teeth, speaking with a dentist about your best options is essential.
Effects of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can have a wide range of adverse effects on a patient. Other than the obvious issues of aesthetics, there are possible problems associated with speech, pronunciation and chewing foods.
Other severe medical conditions may also arise. In some cases, the remaining teeth may shift, or bone loss may even occur surrounding the missing teeth.
Missing teeth can lead to increased wear and fracture on the remaining teeth. There’s also a higher risk of developing gum disease and infection when a patient lives with tooth loss.
Depending on what teeth are missing, there can be increased pressure on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles.
Tooth Replacement Options in Batemans Bay, NSW
There are several different options that patients have to restore missing teeth. Treatment options may include dental implants, dental bridges or dentures. The only way to determine the best treatment option for your specific needs is to arrange a consultation with Dr Henderson.
At Bayside Family Dental Care, we offer solutions to prevent and treat tooth loss. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to help protect your smile’s health and appearance for life.
Dentures and Partials
Bayside Family Dental Care offers several treatments to replace missing teeth. Our dental team can help you determine which treatment best meets your needs and lifestyle.
Dentures
Dentures are the least expensive way to replace teeth, and they look natural. However, they can also be a hassle for some patients because they must be removed after each meal for cleaning.
The dentist may need to ingrain notches or grooves in the teeth to accommodate the denture. Patients with gag reflexes may find it challenging to wear the appliance.
When patients first wear dentures, it can feel strange in the mouth because biting pressure on denture teeth differs from natural teeth. Over time, wearing dentures can result in bone resorption in the areas of missing teeth because dentures sit against the gums and don’t stimulate the bone.
Bridges
Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by attaching to adjacent teeth. Adjacent teeth act as a support for the bridge, so one must be careful to maintain the health and structure of these teeth. Like dentures, a bridge sits along the gums and can be removed.
Implants
Dental implants are as close to the function, feel and appearance of natural teeth. Unlike dentures and bridges, adjacent teeth are not affected by the prosthesis. Because implants are in the bone, the bone stays stimulated and healthy. Ultimately, dental implants restore natural biting pressure and quality of chewing while also supporting jawbone health.
Dr Chad Henderson is an implant dentist who places dental implants on-site at our dental practice, so there’s no need to visit multiple doctors for this treatment. Your dental implant procedure can be completed by the same dentist in one location!
Do you have missing teeth? We invite you to contact us for your tooth replacement consultation with Dr Henderson.
Missing teeth are a common problem that many adults face. Whether you are missing a single tooth or several teeth, speaking with a dentist about your best options is essential.
Effects of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can have a wide range of adverse effects on a patient. Other than the obvious issues of aesthetics, there are possible problems associated with speech, pronunciation and chewing foods.
Other severe medical conditions may also arise. In some cases, the remaining teeth may shift, or bone loss may even occur surrounding the missing teeth.
Missing teeth can lead to increased wear and fracture on the remaining teeth. There’s also a higher risk of developing gum disease and infection when a patient lives with tooth loss.
Depending on what teeth are missing, there can be increased pressure on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles.
Tooth Replacement Options in Batemans Bay, NSW
There are several different options that patients have to restore missing teeth. Treatment options may include dental implants, dental bridges or dentures. The only way to determine the best treatment option for your specific needs is to arrange a consultation with Dr Henderson.
At Bayside Family Dental Care, we offer solutions to prevent and treat tooth loss. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to help protect your smile’s health and appearance for life.
Family Dentistry
Yes! Our dental office is more than happy to cater to young patients. As a general rule of thumb, it’s important to bring your child in for their first dental appointment either by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth erupting.
We Care for Patients of All Ages
Bayside Family Dental Care is a true family-centred dental clinic, and we welcome patients of all ages to our Batemans Bay practice. Children, parents and grandparents are all welcome to our Batemans Bay dental practice.
We are always delighted to greet new and familiar faces from all surrounding areas, such as Batehaven, Long Beach, Maloneys Beach, Malua Bay, Mogo, Nelligen, North Batemans Bay and Pebbly Beach.
Affordable and Convenient Care for Families
Dr Henderson and our team believe comprehensive family dentistry should be affordable and accessible. As such, we also accept all insurances, including the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) and Veterans Affairs.
Our dental clinic is also able to accommodate busy schedules by offering various appointment times and emergency dental care. We are located near several landmarks, schools and businesses, making our dental clinic a convenient location for families.
We invite you to contact us for more information about our family dentistry services or treatment costs.
Preventive Dental Care
Dr Chad Henderons recommends that all patients visit the dentist at least once every six months for a preventive exam and dental clean. Some patients, like those with gingivitis or gum disease, may need more frequent appointments.
The Importance of Routine Dental Exams and Cleans
Routine dental appointments allow us to catch problems before they develop into potentially harmful conditions. Dental check-ups and preventive treatments are also much more cost-effective than the alternative of root canals or extractions.
Unfortunately, many patients wait until the onset of symptoms, such as tooth pain or a broken crown, to seek professional care from a dentist. The earlier that we can detect these potential problems, the better it is in the long run for our patients.
How Routine Dental Visits Can Improve Oral Health
Routine preventive dental care can reduce the risk of developing several oral health and general wellness concerns.
Dental exams and cleans at Bayside Family Dental Care can help do the following:
- Prevent tooth loss
- Freshen breath
- Prevent tooth decay
- Prevent gum disease
- Save money and effort by avoiding extensive dental treatments
- Keep your teeth white by reducing stains from food, drinks and lifestyle habits
- Shorten the time spent at the dental clinic
- Maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime
- Detect dental health concerns, such as oral cancers
- Maintain dental work, such as crowns or dentures
Are you ready to arrange your next dental exam and clean? We welcome your call!
Missing teeth are a common problem that many adults face. Whether you are missing a single tooth or several teeth, speaking with a dentist about your best options is essential.
Effects of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can have a wide range of adverse effects on a patient. Other than the obvious issues of aesthetics, there are possible problems associated with speech, pronunciation and chewing foods.
Other severe medical conditions may also arise. In some cases, the remaining teeth may shift, or bone loss may even occur surrounding the missing teeth.
Missing teeth can lead to increased wear and fracture on the remaining teeth. There’s also a higher risk of developing gum disease and infection when a patient lives with tooth loss.
Depending on what teeth are missing, there can be increased pressure on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles.
Tooth Replacement Options in Batemans Bay, NSW
There are several different options that patients have to restore missing teeth. Treatment options may include dental implants, dental bridges or dentures. The only way to determine the best treatment option for your specific needs is to arrange a consultation with Dr Henderson.
At Bayside Family Dental Care, we offer solutions to prevent and treat tooth loss. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to help protect your smile’s health and appearance for life.