FAQ'S

Wide Bay Central Dental provides general, emergency, cosmetic, children’s and specialist dental care in Pialba, Hervey Bay. Our services include dental check-ups, cleans, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, dental implants, root canal treatment, dentures, gum care and emergency dental appointments.

Our clinic is located at Shop 20, Melory Place, 53 Torquay Road, Pialba QLD 4655. We welcome patients from Hervey Bay, Urraween, Eli Waters, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan, Kawungan, Wondunna, Point Vernon, Maryborough and the wider Fraser Coast.

Most patients benefit from a dental check-up and professional clean every six months. Regular visits help detect tooth decay, gum disease, worn teeth and other dental problems early before they become more complex or expensive to treat.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental welcomes new patients of all ages, including children, families, adults and patients with complex dental needs. You can call our team on (07) 4194 2525 or book online to arrange an appointment.

Yes. We provide family dental care for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Our team focuses on preventive dentistry, early diagnosis and personalised treatment to help every family member maintain healthy teeth and gums.

A dental emergency may include severe toothache, facial swelling, dental infection, a broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, bleeding, dental trauma, lost filling, damaged crown or pain that does not settle. If you are unsure, contact our team for advice.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental provides emergency dental care from our clinic in Pialba for patients across Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast. We help with tooth pain, broken teeth, dental infections, swelling, dental trauma and urgent dental problems.

If you have severe or persistent tooth pain, avoid chewing on the affected side, rinse with warm water and contact a dentist as soon as possible. Tooth pain may be caused by decay, infection, a cracked tooth or nerve inflammation.

Yes. A broken tooth may be repaired with dental bonding, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, root canal treatment or other restorative options. If the tooth cannot be saved, extraction and replacement options such as dental implants may be discussed.

For most dental emergencies, a dentist is the best first contact. However, if you have difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, severe facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or major facial trauma, seek urgent medical care immediately.

A cosmetic dentist focuses on improving the appearance of your smile while considering your oral health and bite. Treatments may include veneers, teeth whitening, crowns, bonding, smile makeovers, dental implants and treatment for chipped, worn or uneven teeth.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental provides cosmetic dentistry in Hervey Bay from our clinic in Pialba. We offer treatments such as dental veneers, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, crowns, dental implants and smile makeovers.

Dental veneers are used to improve chipped, stained, worn, uneven, misshaped or slightly misaligned teeth. They can help create a more balanced, natural-looking smile using porcelain or composite veneer materials.

Porcelain veneers are usually stronger, more stain-resistant and longer lasting, while composite veneers are often more affordable and may require fewer appointments. The best option depends on your smile goals, budget and oral health.

Teeth whitening can improve many surface stains, but it may not work on deep discolouration, old fillings, crowns, veneers or internal tooth staining. If whitening is not suitable, veneers or crowns may be considered.

Dental implants are small titanium posts placed into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. They can support crowns, bridges or dentures and help restore chewing function, smile appearance and confidence.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental provides dental implant treatment in Hervey Bay from our clinic in Pialba. We welcome patients from Hervey Bay, Urraween, Eli Waters, Torquay, Scarness, Urangan and across the Fraser Coast.

You may be suitable for dental implants if you have missing teeth, healthy gums and enough jawbone to support the implant. A consultation, X-rays or scans may be needed to assess your suitability.

All-on-4 is a full arch tooth replacement option where a fixed set of replacement teeth is supported by dental implants. It may be suitable for patients with multiple missing teeth, failing teeth or loose dentures.

Some patients may need bone grafting if there is not enough jawbone to support dental implants. Your dentist will assess your bone levels and explain whether bone grafting is required before implant placement.

Root canal treatment is used to treat an infected or damaged tooth nerve. The dentist removes the infected tissue, cleans the root canals, fills the space and restores the tooth with a filling or crown where needed.

Signs may include persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, swelling, gum tenderness, tooth discolouration or a dental abscess. A dental examination and X-ray can confirm whether root canal treatment is needed.

Root canal treatment is usually performed with local anaesthetic to help keep you comfortable. Many patients find the procedure similar to having a filling, although mild tenderness afterwards can occur.

A crown is often recommended after root canal treatment, especially for back teeth or teeth that are weakened. A crown helps protect the tooth from fracture and restores strength, function and appearance.

An untreated tooth infection can worsen, cause severe pain, spread into surrounding tissues, form an abscess and potentially lead to tooth loss. Early treatment can help save the tooth and prevent complications.

Children should generally visit the dentist when their first teeth appear or by around their first birthday. Early visits help children become familiar with the dental clinic and allow problems to be detected early.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental provides gentle children’s dentistry in Hervey Bay, including check-ups, cleans, preventive care, fissure sealants, fillings, oral hygiene advice and emergency dental care for children.

Yes. We accept the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children. CDBS may help cover services such as examinations, cleans, X-rays, fillings, fissure sealants, root canal treatment and extractions.

Most children should have regular dental check-ups every six months. These visits help monitor tooth development, prevent decay and encourage healthy brushing and eating habits.

Our team uses a calm, gentle and friendly approach. We explain each step in simple language, give children time to feel comfortable and focus on creating positive dental experiences.

Dental fillings repair teeth affected by decay, small cracks, chips or minor damage. Tooth-coloured fillings can restore the shape and function of the tooth while blending naturally with your smile.

A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a damaged, cracked, weak or heavily filled tooth. Crowns help restore strength, shape, appearance and function.

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to neighbouring teeth or dental implants. It can help restore chewing, speech and smile appearance.

The lifespan of crowns and bridges depends on oral hygiene, bite forces, materials and regular dental care. With good maintenance, they can often last many years.

Yes. A lost filling or broken crown can expose sensitive tooth structure and may lead to pain or further damage. Prompt assessment can help protect the tooth.

Yes. Wide Bay Central Dental offers flexible payment options to help make dental care more accessible. Our team can discuss available options before treatment begins.

Yes. We accept major health funds. If you have dental extras cover, your rebate will depend on your health fund and level of cover.

Wide Bay Central Dental welcomes eligible DVA patients. Please contact our team before your appointment so we can confirm the details required for your visit.

The cost of dental treatment depends on the type of treatment, complexity of the case and materials required. After assessing your teeth, we can provide a personalised treatment plan and estimate.

Yes. You can book an appointment online or call Wide Bay Central Dental on (07) 4194 2525. Our clinic is located in Pialba, Hervey Bay.