Dentist near Merriwa

Veterans and DVA cards

We see patients with Department of Veterans' Affairs cards. Bring your card to every appointment, and let us know when you book so we can check what's covered.

• Gold Card — covers a range of clinically necessary dental care, such as check-ups, cleans, fillings, extractions and dentures.
• White Card — covers dental care for conditions DVA has accepted as related to your service. We'll confirm your eligibility with DVA before treatment.
• Some treatments, such as crowns, bridges and root canal treatment, may need DVA's approval before we start. We'll send the request and let you know when it's through.

Teeth change as you get older

Keeping your own teeth for life is more common than it used to be, and older teeth need a slightly different kind of care. At your check-ups we keep an eye on:

• Dry mouth — many common medicines reduce saliva, which raises the risk of decay. Bring a list of what you take; sipping water through the day can help.
• Gum recession — as gums draw back, the exposed roots can become sensitive and decay more easily.
• Older fillings and crowns — they wear over the decades, and some will eventually need replacing.
• Brushing with stiff or sore hands — an electric toothbrush or a thicker handle can make it much easier.

Dentures, partials and implants

If you're missing teeth, there's usually more than one way to replace them: a full or partial denture, a bridge, or implants. We'll talk through what suits your mouth, your health and your budget.

Even with a full denture and no natural teeth, a check-up once a year is worth it. We check the fit, and the gums and soft tissues underneath.

A family member or carer is welcome to come into the appointment with you.

Getting here from Merriwa

1. Head north on Marmion Avenue, past Butler, Alkimos and Eglinton.
2. At Yanchep, continue onto Two Rocks Road and follow it north into Two Rocks.
3. In Two Rocks, the road becomes Lisford Avenue and then Breakwater Drive.
4. Turn into Constellation Entrance at the roundabout on Breakwater Drive — we're at number 6.

The nearest stations to Merriwa are Butler and Clarkson. From either, take the Yanchep line north to Yanchep Station, then Transperth route 498 to Two Rocks. Check the Transperth Journey Planner for connecting times.

Questions from Merriwa