FAQs
Your Questions Answered
What are your fees like?
This is a very common question that we get asked about. Since it is impractical to list our fees for all the services we offer, we will only provide information on the most common procedures as a guide.
Comprehensive oral examination only
$78.50
Comprehensive oral examination and removal of calculus (scaling) - first visit
$220
Intraoral x-ray radiograph (each)
$52.50
Tooth-coloured filling (depends on whether it is a front or back tooth, and the size of the filling)
$170 - $550
Dental emergency visit (depends on whether it is a limited consultation only or including emergency treatment such as tooth extraction)
$71 - $550
Notes:
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- If you have Extras cover with either BUPA or HCF, special rates apply. Depending on the policy that you have, there may be no out-of-pocket expenses for some treatments.
Payment Options: We accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos and Hicaps. Please note that payment is due at time of service.
How much will my Extras dental cover contribute to my dental bills?
The rebates payable on dental fees depend on the type of Extras policy that you have. It may be a fixed amount or a percentage of the treatment fee.
We usually provide a fee estimate with item codes for treatment recommendations which you can then use to find out your out-of-pocket expenses by contacting your health fund.
Why does Charisma Dental not provide fee estimates for item codes provided by another dentist?
Firstly, we may not agree with the treatment recommended by the other dentist.
Secondly, we do not aim to have the lowest fees in the area.
Thirdly, you should seek another opinion if you are uncomfortable with your dentist's recommendations.
How often should I visit my dentist?
For the average person, we recommend 6-monthly checkup and clean visits.
Depending on the status of your oral health on examination, we may change the recommendation to anything from 3 months to 12 months.
The whole idea here is to help everyone to remain in the low risk group for dental problems. Generally, the risk increases the longer you delay your checkup visits.