Business Details
17 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Melbourne CBD
At Teeth Health Life, we pride ourselves on delivering gentle and comprehensive dental care tailored to individual needs. Our practice combines a proactive preventive approach with advanced restorative and cosmetic solutions, ensuring long-term oral health. With over two decades of clinical experience, our principal dentist Dr. Susan Poulsom leads a team committed to ethical care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology like intra-oral cameras for enhanced patient education.We emphasize personalized communication, offering treatment plans at a pace that suits each patient while maintaining rigorous infection control standards. Our dual locations in Melbourne CBD and Surrey Hills provide accessible care, with emergency services available to address urgent dental needs promptly.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
General Dentistry
Dental Implants
Preventative Care
Emergency Treatment
Root Canal Therapy
Tooth Whitening
Mouthguards
Fissure Sealants
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized preventive dental care plans for lifelong oral health
- Our team includes experienced dentists with over 20 years of clinical expertise
- We utilize intra-oral cameras for enhanced patient education and treatment visualization
- Emergency dental services available for urgent oral health needs
- Dual locations serving both Melbourne CBD and Surrey Hills communities
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that mimic natural teeth. Our titanium screw implants integrate with jawbone tissue to support crowns or dentures. This restorative solution prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure while offering superior comfort and functionality compared to traditional bridges or dentures.
Root Canal Treatment
Our root canal therapy addresses infected or damaged tooth pulp through a three-stage process. After numbing the treatment area, we remove infected tissue, clean root canals, and apply protective fillings. Most patients require subsequent crown placement to protect treated teeth from fracture during normal chewing functions.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We offer comprehensive smile transformations through tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, and professional whitening. Our aesthetic treatments address discoloration, minor misalignments, and damaged restorations while maintaining natural tooth structure. Customized treatment plans combine artistry with functional dental science for lasting results.
Preventative Dentistry
Our preventive approach focuses on early detection and intervention to maintain optimal oral health. Services include regular check-ups, professional cleanings, fissure sealants for children, and bruxism management with custom occlusal splints. Patient education emphasizes proper brushing techniques and dietary habits to prevent decay.
Emergency Treatment
We prioritize same-day appointments for dental emergencies including trauma, severe pain, and broken teeth. Our immediate care focuses on pain relief and infection prevention while developing long-term treatment solutions. Emergency services maintain patient comfort through effective local anesthesia and sedation options.
People
Dr. Susan J. Poulsom
Principal Dentist
Graduated from University of Liverpool in 1993 with BDS qualification. Established Melbourne practice in 2009 after running UK private practice. Specializes in ethical, patient-centered care with focus on preventive dentistry and complex restorative treatments.
Questions
What dental implant benefits should I consider?
Implants preserve facial structure by preventing jawbone shrinkage, avoid modifying adjacent healthy teeth, and provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that function like natural teeth.
How does root canal therapy work?
The three-stage process removes infected pulp, cleans root canals, and applies protective fillings. Most treatments require subsequent crown placement to protect brittle teeth from fractures.
Is teeth whitening safe for enamel?
Professional whitening treatments use peroxide-based gels that don't damage tooth structure. Results typically last six months with proper maintenance using custom trays.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, EFTPOS, and major credit cards with on-the-spot health fund rebates. Patients pay consultation fees directly, with receipts provided for manual insurance claims when needed.
How often should I visit the dentist?
We recommend biannual check-ups to detect issues early. Regular visits include professional cleanings and oral cancer screenings to maintain optimal dental health.
