Dental Cleanings & Exams in Garran & Woden Valley
At Telopea Park Dental, we emphasise the importance of methodical and precise dental care. While many people in Garran relate to dentistry in terms of urgent care for acute problems, our mission is to help you appreciate the nuts and bolts of your oral health. When a patient develops a plan with our team, we may treat most concerns in the early stages when durable solutions are more precise and easier to apply.
Along with our high-quality procedures and technologies, we also take your comfort and convenience into account. Our clinic is freshly stocked with amenities, including televisions in our treatment rooms.
Our Practice Philosophy Is Comprehensive
Our goal at Telopea Park Dental is to provide an effective treatment plan acknowledging that each dental problem has multiple solutions. So we always start by examining and diagnosing each patient as an individual. Then we may offer options for treatment that patients may decide to pursue based on their needs and priorities. Amidst these choices, our goal is to remain clear and concise.
Our treatment plans usually follow these four phases:
- Control
- Conservation
- Reconstruction
- Maintenance
In phase one, we start with a complete examination, take digital x-rays of your teeth, and then create a comprehensive assessment of your oral health. With this information, Dr Kropinak may construct a treatment scenario. Then, he will discuss your options to answer your questions and alleviate your concerns.
This next phase focuses on your teeth suffering only minor to moderate damage. Then, we may move on to more extensive reconstructions. This phase allows us to utilise dental specialists and their expertise in many cases. So, for more complex treatment, we routinely refer to local specialists, and through those referrals, We have cultivated strong relationships. So you can be confident that if you require particular care, we will refer you to only the most qualified specialists.
The last and continuing phase is maintaining your oral health over the long run. Our Garran team performs dental cleans with special tools and techniques that will have you leaving our clinic with that freshly cleaned and polished feeling.
What Falls under General Dentistry?
Your treatment plan in Telopea Park will likely consist of both preventative and general dental procedures. Preventive dentistry includes routine exams and cleans, sealants, and periodontal care. Procedures that fall under general dentistry include:
- Dental fillings, including tooth-coloured composite resins to correct tooth decay
- Root canal therapy
- Extractions
- CEREC crowns and bridges
Dr Kropinak is a practised and qualified dentist with extensive experience to perform these and many more general dental procedures with a high degree of success.
Dental Amalgam Fillings Treat Tooth Cavities
A dental cavity forms as a hole in the outer layers of your tooth. Ideally, early detection can lead to the least invasive solution. Our team will identify potential problems during your initial or routine exam and take x-rays for confirmation.
At Telopea Park Dental, we offer every filling available depending on your specific needs. For example, for less visible back teeth, you may choose a metallic amalgam for maximum durability. We also do tooth-coloured fillings made of a composite material to match your natural teeth.
Dr Kropinak may also use these same materials to seal your tooth as part of root canal therapy. In places where a dental filling is insufficient, patients may take advantage of our CEREC process to restore the visible portion of their tooth with a porcelain cap.
A Call Today Can Inform You on Our General Dentistry in Garran
We invite you to call our dental clinic to learn how our general dentistry services may benefit you. Our caring team of dental professionals looks forward to being your partner in achieving excellent oral health.
General Dentistry Specials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we do. Nitrous oxide is a very safe and effective method of anxiolysis (anxiety reduction). We have a portable nitrous unit, Matrx Fraser MDM Mixer - Air Liquide Healthcare Australia, that can be moved from operatory to operatory. We also use the disposable Porter Silhouette nasal masks and breathing circuits to prevent cross contamination.
To find out more about nitrous oxide (happy/laughing gas) and whether it could work for you, please continue reading the Nitrous Oxide FAQ’s or contact the surgery on (02) 6106 9333 for an appointment.
Nitrous oxide is a colourless and odourless gas (N2O) and is commonly referred to as happy gas or laughing gas. Its administration in the dental setting falls under the category of inhalational analgesia/anxiolysis. Giving nitrous oxide is a way to help reduce a patient’s pain and anxiety experienced during dental treatment. The gas nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. Patients are asked to breathe normally and should feel the effects of the laughing gas within minutes.
Effects vary patient to patient but you will start to feel less inhibited, light-headed, tingly, or even heaviness in your arms or legs. Ultimately, you should be calm and comfortable throughout the procedure. You might even giggle a time or two.
Patients are relaxed but awake and aware of what is happening during treatment and will be able to respond to instructions and questions from staff. After dental treatment is completed 100% oxygen is administered and patient recovery is quick, usually within a few minutes, from the effects of the nitrous oxide gas. This means you will be able to drive yourself home after the appointment.
Nitrous oxide is a very safe and effective method of anxiolysis (anxiety reduction). The positive effects of the nitrous oxide gas can be felt very quickly after inhalation, and conversely it also wears off very quickly after your dentist has stopped administering it.
Nitrous oxide can help anxious patients get important dental treatments that they might otherwise avoid out of fear or anxiety. It is especially useful for children’s dental treatment and recommended for:
• Patients who are fearful, anxious, or uncooperative
• Patients who have special health care needs
• Patients with gag reflexes that interfere with dental care
• Patients who do not respond adequately to local anaesthesia
• Younger patients who must undergo lengthy dental procedures
• Patients who fear needles
• Patients with a fear of dental / hospital environments
• Patients who have had a previous trauma that inhibits them from seeking dental treatment.
While nitrous oxide is considered a safe and effective anxiolytic, it might not be the right choice for you. There are several risk factors or contraindications for using nitrous oxide. Tell your dentist if you have any of the following conditions:
• Currently in the first trimester of pregnancy
• A history of respiratory illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Vitamin B-12 deficiency
• A history of substance abuse
• An enzyme condition methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency
• A history of mental health conditions
Yes, nitrous oxide is considered very safe and effective and generally quite acceptable to children. Many children show enthusiasm for using the gas and report feeling a tingling or warming sensation. Nitrous oxide can help expedite uncomfortable procedures (injections, extractions) and also facilitate longer procedures (fillings) that require the patient not to move. However, some children may experience nausea or have difficulty wearing the mask.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr Eric Kropinak BSc., BDent. (USyd)
Dentist - Sydney Trained, Canberra Perfected!
Dr. Eric Kropinak BSc., BDent. (USyd) gained his Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. Four years later, he earned his Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Sydney. He has practised in Canberra for over 18 years, honing his skills and expertise though numerous hours of continuing professional development per year. Dr Kropinak is focused on professional and essential dentistry for patients of all ages.
He has numerous memberships and affiliations worth noting, including:
- Australian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics (AADFA)
- Australian Dental Association (ADA)
- Australian Society of Endodontics (ASE)
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)
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Nitrous Oxide Sedation
At Telopea Park Dental, we understand how dental anxiety interferes with the care for those who need it most. When fear causes a person to avoid their dentist, the health of their teeth suffers. When this happens, a person's tooth decay may progress too far, causing pain and even more avoidance. The team at Telopea Park Dental breaks this cycle with a mild sedative gas called nitrous oxide.
Dentists prefer nitrous oxide for numerous reasons.
- Easy to administer
- Mild effects that relax you rather than knock you out
- Though sedated, you can still respond to your dentist's requests
- Few side effects
When you need its effects, you inhale nitrous oxide through a small mask. When your treatment is done, your dentist replaces the gas with oxygen, which quickly removes the sedative effects so that you can even drive yourself home after your procedure.
In short, nitrous oxide is a safe way to take the edge off while encouraging patients to endure their treatments without complaint.
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