Wellness & Sleep Dental Care in Perth

Yes. Our dentists are general dentists, and “holistic” describes how we plan care, not a separate qualification. The Dental Board of Australia lists 13 dental specialties, and holistic dentistry isn’t one of them, so the word is about the conversation, not a different licence.

The dentistry itself is the same as at any general practice: examinations, cleans, fillings, crowns and urgent care. What changes is how wide the first conversation goes. Your dentist also asks about your sleep and breathing, your food and daily care, and the materials you’d prefer, then plans with all of that in mind. If a question sounds medical rather than dental, we’ll say so and suggest your GP.

You can check any dentist yourself. Dentists must be registered with Ahpra to practise in Australia, Ahpra keeps a public register of practitioners, and where a registration number appears on our website you can look it up there. If a registration number isn’t shown for a dentist, ask our team to confirm it. We use “holistic” to describe an approach and we don’t claim a specialty. Ask what we would do and why, and what the alternatives are, before you decide.

• Dental Board of Australia. Specialist registration: list of the 13 dental specialties
• Ahpra. Registers of practitioners

We won’t promise that a dental change will cure tiredness, low mood, immune problems or an illness elsewhere in your body. A holistic approach doesn’t turn your dentist into your doctor, so if something sounds medical, we’ll say so and point you to your GP.

We won’t promise a particular result or date either, or a set health-fund gap, because they depend on your mouth and your insurer’s rules. And we don’t call any option risk-free. Instead, you hear what we found, each option with its benefits, risks and costs (including waiting), and what we’d suggest and why. That covers old silver fillings too: replacing sound ones hasn’t been shown to improve general health (ADA Policy 6.18, 2026).

Ahpra’s advertising rules ask practices to back health claims with acceptable evidence and to be clear about risk, and we write our pages with those rules in mind. So you won’t find a promise here that a treatment will cure something. Ask any question you like, take your time to decide, and feel free to get a second opinion from another qualified health practitioner. The section “What We Treat, And What We Don’t” shows where the line between dentist and doctor sits.

• Australian Dental Association. Policy Statement 6.18 – Safety of Dental Amalgam (amended April 2026)

No. Coming back after a long gap is common, and the reasons are usually understandable. Your first visit is about where things stand now, not about the past. We’ll explain what we find and plan the next steps with you.

Here’s how a first visit usually runs. We ask about you: your health history, medicines, sleep and eating habits, and anything that worries you about dental visits. Then we take a careful look at your teeth, gums, bite and jaw, with X-rays only when there’s a clinical reason. You hear what we found in plain words, you weigh up the options with their benefits, risks and costs, and you leave with a plan.

You stay in control throughout. Ask for breaks, a signal to pause or each step explained before it starts, and tell us if low mood, ADHD, anxiety or money worries are part of why you’ve stayed away. Sometimes waiting and watching is reasonable, and we’ll say when it is. We can’t promise every moment will be comfortable, but we won’t judge you for the gap. Call (08) 9321 6398 or request a time online.

Not necessarily. A sound silver (amalgam) filling can often stay where it is, and replacing sound fillings hasn’t been shown to improve general health (ADA Policy 6.18, 2026). If one has failed, or you still prefer replacement, talk through the benefits, risks and alternatives with your dentist before deciding.

A filling is worth replacing when it has failed: it’s cracked, leaking, worn through or has decay underneath. It may also make sense if you have a confirmed allergy, or if you still want it replaced after hearing the pros and cons. Your dentist checks each filling with a close look and, when needed, an X-ray, and tells you which ones are sound.

If one does come out, we remove it with extra steps to limit vapour and particles, such as a rubber dam, strong suction and water spray. Those steps reduce exposure, but we can’t promise zero. Taking out a filling also removes some tooth, so ask how much. We won’t suggest replacement as a treatment for fatigue, mood or any illness. If you’re unsure, our Dental Second Opinion Offer is a $49 consultation, or $0 gap where an eligible health fund benefit is claimed and accepted as full payment.

• Australian Dental Association. Policy Statement 6.18 – Safety of Dental Amalgam (amended April 2026)
• Australian Dental Association. Clinical focus: updated resources on mercury and amalgam

A comprehensive examination, routine scale, clean and polish, fluoride treatment, oral cancer screening and a personalised treatment plan. Clinically required intraoral X-rays and photographs are included where appropriate.

$0 gap when eligible health fund benefits cover the included services, or a maximum of $199 out of pocket, including without health insurance.

The offer is for new patients of Absolute Dental, and it can’t be combined with other promotions unless stated. A $0 gap isn’t guaranteed: it depends on your insurer, your policy, your annual limits and the benefits you have left, so check your cover with your fund before you come. Examinations, X-rays and photographs are provided as clinically appropriate, at the dentist’s discretion.

If anything outside the offer is recommended, it is explained, with its cost, before you choose what to do next. A separate $295 New Patient Promo is listed on the patient offers page, and it has its own terms.

Advanced imaging (including OPG and CBCT), additional treatment and periodontal care beyond a routine clean are excluded. Additional costs are discussed before proceeding.

For new patients only. Cannot be combined with other offers unless stated.

In plain words, an OPG is a panoramic X-ray of the upper and lower jaws, and CBCT is a three-dimensional scan. Both are advanced imaging and are excluded unless specifically stated. Periodontal care means treatment for gum disease beyond a routine scale and clean. If your dentist finds that you need any of these, or a filling, crown or other treatment, they’re charged separately.

You hear what’s recommended and what it would cost before anything goes ahead, and you can say no, take time to think, or ask for a second opinion. If you’re unsure whether something falls inside the offer, ask our team when you book.

HICAPS is available for eligible health fund claims. Your rebate depends on your policy, waiting periods, limits and remaining benefits; a no-gap appointment is not guaranteed.

HICAPS lets us send eligible claims on the spot, using your physical card or a supported digital one. The practice participates in HBF Members’ Plus and the nib First Choice Network for eligible practitioners and services, so check your cover and participating dentist before booking. Medicare doesn’t cover most dental services (health.gov.au), so don’t assume it will contribute.

Payment plans may be available subject to eligibility, approval, fees and provider terms: Afterpay, humm, National Dental Plan and Zip. The provider, not the practice, decides whether you’re approved, and fees and repayments are set by that provider. If you’re weighing up paying at the start against a plan, ask for the total cost both ways. Ask which options apply to your appointment before you book.

• Australian Government, health.gov.au. What Medicare covers