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Routine care
Check-ups & Cleans
A regular scale and clean, a deep clean, a laser clean or Airflow. We check your gums first, then recommend the one that fits.
General dentist, Bacchus Marsh
Everyday dental care in Bacchus Marsh, before anything becomes urgent.
General dentistry is the regular, preventive side of looking after your mouth: check-ups and cleans, fillings, mouthguards, dentures and the occasional tooth that needs a decision. At our Gisborne Road clinic, it's the care families from Bacchus Marsh, Darley and Maddingley come back to year after year, explained in plain English and never rushed.
Most dental jobs start small and wait quietly in the background.
The check-up that slid past its due date between school runs and the commute. A tooth that's a little sensitive to cold. The mouthguard your child needs before footy starts. A parent who has mentioned dentures once or twice. A wisdom tooth that aches every few months. Or a general feeling about dental visits that makes it easier to wait than to book.
- None of these feel urgent, which is why they are so easy to put off.
- Most are simpler to sort than people expect once a dentist has looked and explained the options.
- Some become harder to fix the longer they wait. A small problem is usually easier to treat early, while more options are still open. In national survey data from 2017–18, adults who usually saw a dentist for a problem were nearly twice as likely to have untreated decay as those who went for check-ups (44% compared with 24%), according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
If one of the six areas below is the thing you have been meaning to deal with, start there.
If you're curious about gentler cleaning, read how Airflow cleaning works. When gums need more than a routine visit, deep cleaning treats below the gumline. And if needles are the sticking point, The Wand Anaesthesia explains the computer-controlled numbing system our dentists can use.
Which of these is on your list?
Each card opens a full page on that treatment: what it is, who it suits, what happens on the day and what to ask before you go ahead.
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Protection
Mouthguards
Custom-made guards for footy, netball and other contact sport, or for grinding at night. Made from a mould of your own teeth.
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Full & partial
Dentures
Immediate, partial and full dentures, plus the adjustments and relines that keep them comfortable as your gums change.
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Last resort
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth can't be saved: simple and surgical removal, what happens at an urgent visit, and how healing goes.
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Assessment first
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Some wisdom teeth are fine and some cause trouble. An X-ray shows which you have and whether removal makes sense.
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For anxious patients
Sedation Options
Happy gas and prescribed anti-anxiety medication, explained plainly, so nervous patients can decide what feels manageable.
Each page goes into more detail than fits on a card. Suitability, timelines and results differ from person to person, and any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Your dentist will confirm what is appropriate for you at a consultation.
Feeling anxious is a good reason to ask for help, not to stay away.
Plenty of everyday care gets delayed for one reason: not wanting to sit in the chair. That is a normal feeling, and there are practical ways to make it easier.
Maybe it's a check-up, a filling, an extraction or wisdom tooth removal that you keep postponing, and the procedure itself isn't really the problem. Tell us that when you book. It changes how we plan the appointment.
Our dentists can talk you through sedation options such as happy gas, along with simpler things like agreed stop signals, extra time and step-by-step explanations. What suits you depends on the treatment and your medical history, so we decide together rather than assume.
Whether sedation suits you depends on your health history and the appointment, and is confirmed only after an assessment. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, please seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner if you have concerns.
Questions first, treatment second
Is general dentistry the right starting point?
General dentistry covers a lot, but some goals are better explained on another page. Here's a quick way to tell.
Start here if…
- You're due or overdue for a check-up and clean, or can't remember your last one.
- Someone in the family needs a mouthguard for the season, or you've noticed grinding at night.
- You, or a parent, are starting to think about dentures.
- A particular tooth or a wisdom tooth keeps bothering you and you want a clear answer.
- Nerves are the main thing that has stopped you booking.
Another page may suit you better if…
- You want to change how your smile looks. See Smile Makeovers.
- You're thinking about straightening your teeth. See Braces or Aligners.
- You need to replace a missing or badly broken tooth. See Crowns & Bridges.
- You'd like to know about treatment with our dental laser. See Laser Dentistry.
Still unsure? Call reception or book a consultation, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Routine visits deserve proper attention.
The whole family, one team
Dr Rachna Yadav, Dr Amolak Deep, Dr Ankita Morjaria and Dr Christian Eskander see children, adults and seniors, so a household can keep the same familiar faces.
Costs explained up front
Before treatment starts you get an itemised quote with item numbers, so you can check your health fund cover and payment options first.
Saturdays included
We're open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, on Gisborne Road, which helps if weekdays are taken up with work or school.
What Bacchus Marsh patients often ask.
A general dentist looks after the everyday health of your teeth and gums. At Magical Smiles Bacchus Marsh that means check-ups and cleans, fillings, mouthguards, dentures, extractions, wisdom teeth assessments and support for anxious patients. It's ongoing care that keeps small problems small, rather than one big cosmetic or orthodontic project.
Most people do well with a check-up and clean every six months. Your dentist may suggest a shorter or longer gap depending on your gum health, past decay and other risk factors. We'll recommend an interval for you after your visit rather than applying one rule to everyone.
A standard check-up, scale and clean typically ranges between $180–$280, depending on your needs and whether X-rays are taken. We give you an itemised quote before treatment, and HICAPS lets you claim your health fund rebate at reception on the day.
No. We treat extraction as a last resort. Your dentist will first explain whether the tooth can reasonably be saved, for example with a filling, crown or root canal treatment, and only recommend removal once those options have been ruled out.
No. Many wisdom teeth cause no problems and are simply monitored. Others lead to crowding, pain or repeated infection and are better removed. An examination with X-rays is the only way to know which applies to you.
Tell us when you book. Depending on the appointment and your medical history, options can include happy gas (nitrous oxide), anti-anxiety medication prescribed by your dentist, or The Wand for a gentler anaesthetic injection. We'll talk through what suits you before deciding anything.
Not sure which of the six you need?
A quick call to reception is usually enough to find the right appointment. There's no pressure to book on the spot.
Book a consultation (03) 8001 7008Bacchus Marsh Clinic
Address83 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
Phone(03) 8001 7008
HoursMon – Sat · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Information on this page is general in nature. Treatment results, fit, timing and comfort differ between individuals. Your dentist will examine your teeth and explain what is realistic for you before you decide. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks; before proceeding, please seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Major health funds
When you're ready
Let's take care of the everyday things.
A check-up, a mouthguard, a question about dentures, a tooth that needs a decision, or help feeling calmer about the whole thing. One conversation with our Bacchus Marsh team is usually enough to plan the next step.