Frequently Asked Questions

Your smile is our business! Our friendly, experienced staff use the latest dental equipment and techniques for:

• General Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency appointments
• Teeth whitening
• Implants
• Tooth replacement
• Mouthguards
• Night guards
• Check up
• Scale and Polish 
• Oral Surgery
• Wisdom Teeth Removal
• Root Canal Treatment
• Tooth Coloured Fillings
• Dentures
• Invisalign “clear braces”

Here at Alice Dental Associates we welcome all ages for all Dental Care.  

Our oral heaith theapist will provide the majority of Dental care for children aged under 18 in a friendly and caring environment.

Your first visit is mostly a conversation. We'll ask about your medical and dental history and what's on your mind. Your dentist will then examine your teeth and gums and may recommend x-rays if they'll help. Depending on your needs, a clean may be done at the same visit or at a follow-up. Finally, we'll explain what we found and what your options are, so you can decide what's right for you.

Yes, and you're far from alone. It's never too late to book. At your first visit we'll take time to understand any concerns, check your teeth and gums, and explain what we find in plain language. If treatment is needed, we'll talk through your options so you stay in control of what happens next.

Call us as early as you can, ideally from 8am. We keep time aside for emergency appointments every day and will see you at the earliest available time. If you call after hours, leave a voicemail and we'll ring you back in the morning. Call(08) 8952 6055 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a serious injury to the face or head, or bleeding you can't control.

Our interest free dental payment plan gives you the freedom to have the dental treatment you need whilst managing the payment of your treatment with easy regular payments!

DentiCare is a third party Direct Debit Payment Plan which allows you to pay for your Dental Treatment over a period of time. It is a fully automated payment plan system specifically designed to manage payment plans with little fuss. You are able to choose to do Direct Debits from your bank account or credit card.

Denticare Facts

• No Interest - Ever ! Just a small Setup Fee Simply pay a 20%(min) deposit to Alice Dental Associates and the balance is paid on a DentiCare Payment Plan.
• No messy forms. Simple complete a one page Direct Debit Request form with your details
• Flexible Payment Plan Terms up to 12 months, with weekly, fortnightly, monthly payment options
• Choose from Credit Card or Bank Account debits

We also offer AfterPay and ZipMoney as convienient payment options.

The information on this page is no substitute for financial advice. We suggest you carefully consider your financial options. Application criteria apply, please speak with our team for terms and conditions.

Yes. The CDBS is a Medicare-funded program for eligible children, covering a range of services including examinations, cleaning, x-rays, fillings, fissure sealants, extractions and root canal therapy. Eligibility is determined by Services Australia and benefit limits apply. Call us on (08) 8952 6055 and we'll help you check.

Options include dental implants, bridges and dentures. Each suits different situations, depending on your gums, jawbone, neighbouring teeth, general health and budget. A dentist can assess your mouth and explain the benefits, limitations and costs of each so you can choose what suits you. You can read more on our implants page.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth. The implant fixture is like the root of a tooth it is below the gums and fixed to the jaw, it sup¬ports one or more artificial teeth.

In short, they are the nearest thing to have your natural teeth back again.

If your bone is too thin or soft to support an implant, a bone graft may be used to build up the jaw.

Dental implants can replace teeth without affecting the neighbouring teeth.

Dental Implants are a fixed solution that feel and function like normal teeth meaning they don’t move which means that you can eat and smile with confidence.

In short, they are the nearest thing to have your natural teeth back again. 

Our Implants and are of the highest quality. Our planning process is thorough, the treatments are gentle and minimally invasive. The results are dental implants that are positioned to look beautifully natural, work like a tooth and are easy to maintain.

Benefits of Dental Implant Treatment

• A well positioned dental implant will allow a beautiful natural blending with your other teeth and work as a reliable chewing unit

• A dental implant is the closest replacement that you can get to a natural, healthy tooth.

• A dental implant can help preserve the overall structure of the mouth by keeping the other teeth from drifting into empty spaces - into unnatural positions and preserve the jaw bones

• Replace loose-fitting dentures

• Maintain bone structure after tooth loss

• Improve the appearance of your smile

• Function and feel just like natural teeth

• Improve chewing and speaking

• Prevent bone loss

• Long term solution 

• High success rate

• Cost effective in the long run

Den¬tal implant treatment is a well-established, safe and long-lasting tooth replace-ment solution. Replacing missing teeth is important in order to keep your teeth, gums and jawbone healthy. A face without teeth can change shape and become saggy. Dental implants help to retain your natural face structure shape and function. 

Many patients describe their dental implants as being even better than their original teeth in their strongest and healthiest state. Get ready to crunch down on a crispy baguette for the first time in years, or to enjoy a refreshingly cool ice cream free from the fear of triggering an ache from sensitive teeth.

In the past, goopy impressions were used to take molds of patients teeth. This time consuming and somewhat inaccruate means of representing the human mouth. 

At Alice Dental Associates, we pride ourselves on being very much in the digital age. We use state of the art intraoral cameras to digitally map your teeth, which are then sent to the dental technicians to make your crown, denture, implant, or veneer.

Yes, we assess wisdom teeth and can remove them where suitable. Not all wisdom teeth need removing, so the first step is a consultation. You'll usually be asked to have an OPG (panoramic) x-ray at Alice Springs Hospital beforehand. Pick up the referral from our front office. The x-ray shows how your teeth are positioned, and whether they can be removed here or you'd be referred to an oral surgeon.