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Publisher: Ayush Trivedi

CDBS: $1000 Dental Treatment For Children Still Available

We all know that funding for dental health in Australia leaves a lot to be desired. Successive governments have turned a blind eye to the effect our dental health has on our overall health and conveniently left the majority funding of dental treatments to private health insurers. However, the Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) is a pleasant departure from the government's usual ambivalence. Not least because it entitles your child free dental treatment up to $1000!

The Australian Dental Association has previously warned that "Australia is one of the top 10 countries for high levels of per capita consumption of soft drink.” We concur, because we keep noticing that Heidelberg Dentist's young patients' love of sugary food and drinks shows no signs of reducing.

While it is not news that excess sugar in a child's diet poses many risks to his or her dental health, it is important to understand that the CDBS's $1000 in free dental treatment can go a long way towards helping at-risk children. Treatments that such children might undergo are typically covered under the CDBS program.

Use it or lose it

Unfortunately, the CDBS does seem to be a case of "use it or lose it." With recent and current federal governments increasingly looking to cut health spending, there is no way of knowing just when they will decide to axe the CDBS again.

Don't wait for our unpredictable politicians to tell us that they will again be cutting the CDBS. These decisions are usually announced during the middle of the year on or before budget night, or at the end of the year, close to Christmas. Remember, it never pays to play chicken with politicians!

If you don't know whether your child is eligible for $1000 of free dental treatment under the CDBS, let us help you find out. Visit our CBDS help page to understand more about the eligibility rules and also to help us help you find out if your little ones are eligible for free dental treatment or call us on (03) 9459 6300 or make an appointment online:

Or you can book an appointment by calling us on (03) 9459 6300 during business hours

Publisher: Heidelberg Dentist

How HCF members use their dental health cover at Heidelberg Dentist

As a HCF Health Fund "More For You" preferred provider, we are able to help HCF health insurance members keep their oral health in tip-top shape. If you have "extras" insurance with HCF, your dental cleans and treatments at Heidelberg Dentist may be covered under HCF's "More For You" program.

For the year ending May 2017, our patients who are HCF members claimed a wide range of dental treatments through their HCF health insurance, including:

• Comprehensive dental exams to find any immediate problems and prevent nasty future surprises
• X-rays and other diagnostic services
• Preventative dentistry like periodontic treatments (to treat bleeding, swollen, tender, receding gums)
• Simple and complex restorations, including crowns, bridges and implants
• Extractions of teeth that were beyond saving
• Root canals where necessary
• Orthodontic braces for adults and children

In fact, over 60% of the treatments provided to HCF members who choose us as their dentist, are for preventative treatments like general scale and cleans and comprehensive examinations. This is a great outcome for these patients because it means that there is less risk of them requiring expensive and painful emergency dental treatment in the future.

These statistics also point to why we're proud to be the family dentist for thousands of families in the areas surrounding Heidelberg, including Rosanna, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe and others. Our aim is always to ensure that your dental health is the best it can be given your age, lifestyle and goals. Part of this aim is to help you minimise the chances of expensive and painful emergency dental treatments.

If you are with another health fund and you are looking to switch to another health insurance company, give HCF a call on 13 13 34 to see what they might be able to do for you, or view their products online.

If you have other questions about our treatments, then our friendly and caring team will be able to help you. Call us on (03) 9459 6300 or you can even book an appointment online:

Or you can book an appointment by calling us on (03) 9459 6300 during business hours

Publisher: Heidelberg Dentist

50 Answers To Questions That Melburnians Asks About Invisalign Teeth Straightening

Well, there are actually 53, but we believe in under-promising and over-delivering so you can enjoy the upside! In all seriousness, Invisalign can do for your smile what chocolate does for your hearts. But because getting Invisalign is a bigger life decision than chocolate, our patients usually have a lot of very valid questions.

So with the help of the good folk at Invisalign, we've collated a list of the most common questions that Melburnians ask about Invisalign. Each question is accompanied by an answer that will give you more information and maybe even ease some of your fears about Invisalign treatment.

Our FAQ covers 5 main topics:

• What is Invisalign & does it work?
• How much does it cost?
• How do I know if Invisalign is right for me?
• How do I get started?
• What happens before, during and after treatment?

Why you should download this Invisalign FAQ

Apart from finding answers to questions about the 5 topics above, you will get a lot of value from this FAQ if you have ever:

• Thought about getting orthodontic braces.
• Been conscious of your uneven teeth.
• Wanted to reduce the gaps between your teeth.
• Believed that your confidence would increase with a better smile.
• Wondered why people who undergo Invisalign treatment rave about it.

If you still have more questions, then our Invisalign-trained dentists will be able to help you work out if the Invisalign system is right for you. Call us on (03) 9459 6300 or you can even book an appointment online:

Get Invisalign FAQ

Publisher: Heidelberg Dentist