by LID Admin | Sep 16, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, General Dental Care
So you’ve just moved to Canberra and now you need to find a new dentist (among other things of course). Keeping up with your regular dental check ups can be tricky, especially when you have relocated and are looking for a good dentist. There are many things to consider; location, price, a practice that can take on your dental needs, and above all a dentist you can trust! Lasting Impressions Dental is Located in the Canberra City with plenty of parking available. We have two wonderful dentist’s Dr David Davies and Dr Edmond Truong – both very friendly chaps if I do say so myself! Some practices will not take on new patients but here at Lasting Impressions Dental our friendly staff love to welcome new patients to the practice. Looking after your teeth is taken very seriously as we want to help you maintain a healthy mouth full of pearly whites. Of course general dental check ups are key in maintaining good oral so we will try to keep you coming to your regular check up so we can avoid seeing you in an emergency dental situation. A little bit about our wonderful dentists: Dr David Davies Dr Davies is committed to providing ongoing, quality dental care of which is tailored to each individual patient. He has a gentle and calm approach which has in turn enabled many nervous patients to overcome their anxiety about dental treatment. If you are an anxious patient Dr Davies can offer Hypnosis to keep your anxiety at bay before and during treatment. Dr Davies had a special interest in Implant Dentistry and...
by LID Admin | Sep 16, 2013 | Dentistry for kids, Specials, Student Discount, Uncategorized
Lasting Impressions Dental cares about kids’ dental health. That’s why we are offering special prices on kids’ check-ups over the next school holidays. And because ACT and NSW have different holiday dates, these specials will run for a massive 3 weeks! * School kids’ check-up and clean $120 (usually $170) * School kids’ check up and clean charged at health rebate only when parent also attends for a check up and clean at the same time. (Just let reception know that your child will also be attending so we can schedule your appointment for the appropriate time.) * Pre-schoolers and under 5s receive a free check up when they accompany a parent to their appointment! They can jump into the chair just before or after your treatment for a quick checkup to make sure all is well. If you’ve been thinking about having your children’s teeth checked, now is the time to act as these specials are for the school holidays only. Book now on 62498383 or 62491689. Terms and conditions Accounts to be settled at time of treatment Specials apply on for the period 23 Monday September to Friday 12 October 2013 Should other treatment be necessary, normal fees will apply Xrays, if required, will be charged at the normal...
by LID Admin | Sep 9, 2013 | Dental Anxiety, General Dental Care, Uncategorized
Most Australians don’t have regular dental check ups. Here are some of the reasons many of us don’t get our regular dental check up It ‘s expensive to have your teeth checked every 6-12 months I don’t have the time My teeth look fine so I don’t need a check up I’m afraid of the dentist Dental appointments are painful Those are just a few excuses people use to not attend their regular dental check ups, but here are some reasons why you really should and that discount the above excuses! A regular trip to your dentist will ensure you are looking after your teeth well and catch dental issues before they get worse. So in reality if you are having your teeth regularly checked, you will save money! In the long run if you avoid general check ups and then one day you are hit with a horrible tooth ache, it is more likely that you are going to need extensive dental work done. Having a dental check up generally only takes 30 minutes apposed to if you have a tooth ache and need an emergency dental appointment, you may need to wait to be seen, then depending on what is wrong with your tooth this could be an extensive and more expensive appointment! Just because your teeth look fine on the exterior doesn’t mean that they are fine in the interior. Routine x-rays are performed when needed during a dental check up and these can help detect if there is anything sinister going on with your teeth. So you’re afraid of the dentist, who hasn’t been at...
by LID Admin | Sep 3, 2013 | General Dental Care
Finding a good dentist in Canberra or anywhere can be tricky these days as it seems a lot of dentists are in the’ business of dentistry’ and not in the ‘practice of dentistry’. Our dentists at Lasting Impressions Dental- Canberra City are here to practice dentistry for patients that need essential dental treatment not complete a bunch of treatments you don’t need. Do you find that when you visit the dentist that you had a lot more dental problems than you anticipated or that you have been quoted for cosmetic dental work that you weren’t even asking for? In today’s day and age many dentists will try and up-sell cosmetic dental treatments even when the patient hasn’t requested any concern about the aesthetics of their teeth. We wont push these treatments on you, our dentist’s will only carry out aesthetic cosmetic dental treatment if you request it. Here are a few tips on finding a good dentist: 1) Check that the dentist is a member of the ADA – Australian Dental Assossiation 2) Recommendation – If a friend, family member or colleague recommend a dentist they have been seeing for years they have done your homework for you 3) Location – Is your dentist close to home or work? 4) Examination – Does the dentist do a thorough check of your teeth and gums? 5) Cost – Does the dentist provide quotes for more expensive dental work? 6) Communication – Does the dentist make sure you are informed of the dental treatment you will be having and that you understand why it needs to be done. Does the dentist...
by LID Admin | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you are looking for a great dentist in Canberra, look no further! Lasting Impressions Dental is located in the Canberra City with plenty of surrounding parking. We are your one stop dental practice for all your dental needs, we also provide emergency appointments available when you need it. Dr Davies and Dr Truong are here to treat your dental needs and if you are a little bit nervous Dr Davies offers dental hypnosis and happy gas to keep your dental treatment anxiety at bay. Haven’t been to see us before? Please check out our New Patients page, from here you can fill out our downloadable medical history form to take with you to your appointment. So you might be asking, what services do you provide? Here is a list of dental services that we provide in our Canberra dental practice. General Dentistry Dental Exams and Dental Check-Ups Dental Cleaning Dental Fillings Sports Mouthguards Nightguards Wisdom Teeth Dental Crowns Root Canal Treatment Dentures We also provide Canberran’s with cosmetic dental options from teeth whitening through to porcelain veneers Dental Implants – Do you have missing teeth that you want replaced with a permanent tooth fixture? Cosmetic Dentistry – Read more on our cosmetic dentistry page Dental Porcelain Veneers – Want to create a winning smile? Teeth Whitening – Brighter smile for spring/summer? Why not make an appointment and have that dental checkup you’ve been meaning to have, or perhaps you have a tooth that has been a little bit sensitive? Prevention is best and here at Lasting Impressions Dental Canberra City we want to keep your teeth healthy and decay free. Phone us...
