Convenient Dental Care for Bayswater Families
Bayswater is a transport hub in the Knox City Council area, with the railway station at the bottom of the suburb and the Bayswater Triangle light-industrial area around it. Most of the suburb is residential, and working families make up a big slice of the population. The Fine Tooth Company at 143 Mt Dandenong Rd in Croydon is the closest full-service family dental clinic on the eastern side of the foothills, and the drive is roughly 12 minutes from most of Bayswater. We have been looking after Bayswater families for years. This page covers how to find us, what we offer, who you see when you arrive, what it costs, and how to book.
If you have a specific question, scroll to the FAQ at the bottom, or send us a message and we will reply the same business day.
Why do Bayswater families choose The Fine Tooth Company?
Bayswater has a working-family demographic, with a lot of households where both parents are working full-time and the kids are in school or childcare. Most Bayswater families want one clinic that can fit appointments around work and school hours, with Saturday availability and a dentist who explains what is happening before they do it. The Fine Tooth Company has been that clinic for Bayswater families for years. Many Bayswater patients also catch the train from Bayswater Railway Station up to Croydon Station and walk the last few minutes to the clinic, which makes us workable for households with one car.
Our three dentists (Dr Shilani Piyasena, Dr Ian Gould, and Dr Tran Nguyen) cover the full scope of general dentistry for every age group. Dr Shilani is known for taking time with nervous patients. Dr Ian has practised for 43 years and looks after generations of the same families. Dr Tran speaks English and Vietnamese and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Implant Dentistry from the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (2024).
The trip from Bayswater to our door is about 12 minutes, typically along Canterbury Rd or Bayswater Rd up to Mt Dandenong Rd and into Croydon. Parking is on site and on the surrounding streets.
We offer the full scope of general, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, surgical, and emergency dentistry. Services most Bayswater families use us for include:
- General dentistry: check-ups, scale and cleans, fluoride, fillings (composite white and amalgam silver), fissure sealants, X-rays, mouthguards
- Children’s dentistry: check-ups, fissure sealants, fillings, CDBS bulk-billed for eligible kids
- Orthodontics: Invisalign clear aligners, traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, retainers
- Restorative work: crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, dentures (full, partial, immediate, and implant-retained)
- Cosmetic dentistry: teeth whitening (Philips Zoom in-chair and take-home kits), porcelain and composite veneers
- Dental implants: single implants, implant-supported bridges, All-on-4 full-arch restoration
- Periodontal treatment: gum disease management, scale and root planing, gum surgery
- TMD and bruxism: night guards, occlusal splints, jaw pain management
- Sleep dentistry: mandibular advancement devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
- Emergency dentistry: same-day appointments for severe pain, trauma, abscess, knocked-out teeth
- Sedation: nitrous oxide (happy gas), oral sedation, IV sedation referrals, general anaesthesia referrals
You can see the full menu on our services hub. Most Bayswater patients use us as their regular family clinic, with check-ups, cleans, fillings, mouthguards, and orthodontic reviews all happening at the same Croydon location.
How much does a Bayswater dentist cost?
Our new patient package is $299 (valued at $575) and includes a comprehensive check-up, intra-oral X-rays, 3D scans, scale and clean, fluoride treatment, an oral cancer check, and a written treatment plan with itemised quotes. We are an HCF Preferred Provider, which means HCF members get their maximum allowable benefit on most preventive services.
For ongoing treatment, we give you a written quote before any work is booked. Costs vary by treatment: a check-up and clean with a private health fund rebate typically leaves a small out-of-pocket gap, while more involved work (crowns, implants, orthodontics) is quoted on a case-by-case basis. If you want a cost guide before you book, our pricing page covers the common item numbers.
Payment options include Afterpay (pay in 4 instalments, no interest), National Dental Plan for larger treatment plans, on-the-spot HICAPS claiming, Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and cash.
What happens at your first visit?
If you have not been to the dentist in a while, the new patient package is the easiest way back in. The first visit is a 60-minute appointment and covers a full medical and dental history, an examination of teeth, gums, soft tissue, bite, and jaw, any X-rays that are needed, a scale and clean, fluoride application, and a written treatment plan with itemised quotes. We see plenty of Bayswater patients who have put it off for years for cost, anxiety, or simply not having a regular dentist. The first visit is a conversation as much as it is an examination, and we work at the pace you are comfortable with.
Where can I find more information?
If you would like to read more about the conditions and treatments we provide, the Australian Dental Association and healthdirect are good places to start. For specific questions about a procedure we have recommended for you, send us a message and we will get back to you the same business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a family dentist near Bayswater?
Yes. The Fine Tooth Company is about 12 minutes from Bayswater, along Canterbury Rd or Bayswater Rd up to Mt Dandenong Rd. We see Bayswater families for check-ups, children's dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic work, and emergency care.
2. How much does a dentist cost in Bayswater?
Our new patient package is $299 and includes a comprehensive check-up, X-rays, 3D scans, scale and clean, fluoride, and a written treatment plan. HCF members get maximum preventive benefits as Preferred Providers.
3. Do Bayswater dentists accept CDBS?
Yes. We bulk-bill eligible children under the CDBS, which provides up to $1,095 over two years for basic dental services for kids aged 0–17.
4. Do you offer payment plans for Bayswater patients?
Yes. We accept Afterpay for smaller treatment and National Dental Plan for larger treatment plans. We also process on-the-spot HICAPS claims with most major Australian private health funds.
5. How long does it take to drive from Bayswater to your clinic?
About 12 minutes in normal traffic, along Canterbury Rd or Bayswater Rd to Mt Dandenong Rd and into Croydon. There is parking on site and on the surrounding streets.
6. Can I book a Saturday appointment from Bayswater?
Yes. We are open Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Book online or call (03) 9723 1100.
7. Do you see emergency dental patients from Bayswater?
Yes. We hold same-day emergency slots. Call (03) 9723 1100 as early in the day as you can.
8. Does the clinic speak Vietnamese?
Yes. Dr Tran Nguyen speaks English and Vietnamese. If you would prefer a Vietnamese-speaking dentist, let our reception team know when you book.
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