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      Honest And Comprehensive Dentistry

      • Combined experience and expertise of four dentists
      • Comprehensive, honest and reliable advice
      • Friendly and family-oriented dentists
      • General, cosmetic and restorative dentistry
      • High-quality dental care
      General Info

      We are friendly & family-orientated professionals committed to providing honest & reliable services to our customers.

      West Preston Dental has been providing high-quality dental care to the Preston community for over 40 years. Our current dentists are the third generation of practitioners, with Dr Alan Lam as the Practice Principal since 2003.

      General Dentistry Orthodontics - Braces & Invisible Braces Cosmetic Dentistry - Porcelain Veneers Crowns & Bridges Kids Dentistry Root Canal Treatment Oral Hygiene Implants Mouth Guards Teeth Whitening White Fillings Contact us to make an appointment or just walk in. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you with any enquiry you might have.

      Accreditations
      Accreditation badgeBachelor Of Dental Science (Hons) 1999 - Dr Alan Lam
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      cheque, mastercard, visa, eft, cash
      ABN
      30 102 219 821
      Staff
      1-10
      Service Notes
      Open Weekdays and Saturday
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      Dentists
      Keywords
      Adults, Bumps, Children, Chipped Teeth, Cleft Lip, Colgate, Cracked Teeth, Crowded Teeth, Dead Teeth, Discoloured Teeth, Dry Mouth, Gum Disease, Infants, Infections, Inflammation, Lumps, Nerves, Orthodontics, Pain, Pressure, Sore, Stains, Swellings, Teenagers, Teeth Grinding, Teeth Whitening, Tooth Decay, Tooth Sensitivity, Toothache, Wisdom Teeth
      FAQschevron down

      Why do I need to have a professional clean every 6 months?

      After 6 months, most patients will have a build-up of "tartar/calculus" (hardened bacteria). This starts under your gums and then spills out into visible areas. This can only be adequately removed by a dental professional. We like to show every patient (with a camera) what this looks like before and after the professional cleaning.


      What is Invisalign?

      Invisalign is one brand of "sequential overlay aligners". Aligners are thin clear plastic (mouth guard like) appliances which are worn over your teeth. On any given tooth, it can fit tighter on one side of the tooth & more loosely on the other, thereby tipping a tooth towards the loose side. Aligners are great because they are not visible as compared to the standard braces.


      How often should I see a dentist?

      Studies show that the average patient should see a dentist every 6 months. This is because it will allow you to prevent dental disease and pain or at least catch it early. This allows less invasive treatment, better outcome, and cheaper treatment.


      When should I have braces?

      There is no hard and fast rule. In some cases, early intervention will save you money because it will reduce the need for braces and or surgery in the future. In many cases, early intervention is a waste of money and an excuse for dentists to perform additional work. We pride ourselves on being honest and providing rational advice, so there is no charge for an initial consultation for orthodontic cases and certainly no obligations or pressure.


      Do you have a Medicare dental benefit scheme for children?

      Yes, we do have a Medicare dental benefit scheme for children.