Examination and Clean
A full check of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues with an oral cancer screen, then a professional clean to remove plaque and tartar.
Via the Hunter Expressway
Dentist for Gillieston Heights Patients, NSW
From Gillieston Heights, MS Dental Fletcher is about 28 km away, a drive of about 29 minutes outside peak times along Cessnock Road, Main Road and the Hunter Expressway. That makes it practical to plan treatment that may need more than one appointment.
Around Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights at a Glance
Gillieston Heights has a community hub, a supermarket, parks and early learning centres close to its centre. A few of the places residents will recognise are listed below.
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Community Hub and IGA
The Gillieston Heights Community Hub and the IGA supermarket both sit close to the centre of the suburb. Online booking at Fletcher stays open outside clinic hours, so an appointment can be made from home.
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Parks and Sport
Judd Greedy Park, Victor Warby Reserve, Joseph Maxwell VC Park and the Roy Jordan Sports Centre are all within about a kilometre of the suburb centre. Active households can ask about custom mouthguards at a check-up.
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Early Learning and School
Tillys Play & Development Centre, Saint Nicholas Early Education and Gillieston Public School are all close by. Under the CDBS, children aged 0 to 17 who are eligible may be bulk billed for care at Fletcher.
Treatments
Treatments Available at Fletcher
These treatments are offered at the Fletcher clinic for Gillieston Heights patients. Implants are placed on site, and every treatment is explained with written costs before it starts.
Dental Implants
An implant is a small post placed in the jaw to hold a replacement crown, without relying on the teeth beside it. Gums, bone and general health are assessed first.
Crowns
A crown covers and protects a tooth that is badly broken or heavily filled. The dentist will discuss whether a crown suits the tooth in question.
Root Canal Treatment
When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment cleans and seals the canals so the tooth can often be kept.
Clear Aligners
A series of removable trays that move teeth gradually. They suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps, and an assessment shows whether they suit you.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening lightens the natural colour of teeth. Teeth and gums are checked first, and the dentist explains what change to expect, as fillings and crowns do not lighten.
Fees, health funds and payment
Gillieston Heights
Dental Treatment Planned from Gillieston Heights
MS Dental does not have a clinic in Gillieston Heights. Patients from the suburb travel to MS Dental Fletcher at 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287. Cessnock Road and Main Road lead onto the Hunter Expressway, and the final stretch follows Newcastle Link Road, Woodford Street and Minmi Road. Outside peak times, the whole trip takes about 29 minutes by car.
Some treatments, such as implants, crowns or clear aligners, can involve several visits. Before anything starts, the dentist explains the options, the number of visits and the costs in writing, with item numbers. Knowing the plan in advance lets you fit each appointment around work and family commitments, and check your health fund rebate before you commit to any part of the plan.
The team
Clinicians at Fletcher
Gillieston Heights patients are cared for by the clinicians below, supported by the practice manager. Some team members also work at the Cardiff and Mayfield clinics.
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Dr Shah leads the clinical team for MS Dental and is responsible for implant and laser treatment at Fletcher. She completed her BDS in 2006.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Dr Kapoor, a 2019 James Cook University graduate, handles examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions at Fletcher.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
As an oral health therapist, Natasha provides cleans, gum checks, fluoride and sealants, and looks after children's appointments. She studied oral health therapy at the University of Sydney.
Chantelle
Practice Manager
Chantelle manages the Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield locations and has been part of MS Dental since 2017.
Your first visit
What a First Appointment Includes
Your first visit at Fletcher lays the groundwork for any later care. Costs are given in writing with item numbers before treatment starts.
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Examination and Screen
The dentist checks your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth, including a screen for signs of oral cancer.
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Clean and Polish
A scale and clean removes the plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing miss, and surface stains are polished off.
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Fluoride and X-Rays
Fluoride is applied to help protect against decay. Digital x-rays are taken only when needed, and recent ones from another dentist can be used.
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Your Plan in Writing
If treatment is needed, the dentist explains the findings and gives you a written quote with item numbers so you can check your rebate.
Getting there
Driving from Gillieston Heights to Fletcher
Leave Gillieston Heights on Cessnock Road and continue onto Main Road, which takes you to the Hunter Expressway. Stay on the expressway until Newcastle Link Road, then turn onto Woodford Street and follow Minmi Road. Bottlebrush Boulevard leads to Churnwood Drive, where the clinic is at number 9. The trip is about 28 km in total.
- Outside peak times the drive takes about 29 minutes. During peak periods, leave extra time so you are not rushing to make your appointment.
- Parking is free at the door, and the clinic sits in the Fletcher village precinct beside the shops, so errands can follow your visit.
- Start Gillieston Heights
- Cessnock Road
- Main Road
- Hunter Expressway
- Newcastle Link Road
- Woodford Street
- Minmi Road
- Bottlebrush Boulevard
- Churnwood Drive
- Arrive 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287
28 kmapprox. distance
29 minby car, outside peak times
FletcherFree parking at the door, step-free entry
Questions
Common Questions from Gillieston Heights
How far is Fletcher from Gillieston Heights?
The clinic is about 28 km away, at 9 Churnwood Drive. Outside peak times the drive takes about 29 minutes, using Cessnock Road, Main Road, the Hunter Expressway, Newcastle Link Road and Minmi Road. Free parking is available right at the door.
Are dental implants done at the Fletcher clinic?
Yes. Implant treatment is carried out on site at Fletcher, and Dr Monika Shah looks after it. Before any treatment, your gums, bone and general health are checked, and the options, number of visits and costs are set out in writing.
Could clear aligners work for me?
Clear aligners are removable trays that move teeth gradually, and they suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps. An assessment at Fletcher shows whether they suit your teeth, and the dentist will discuss the options with you.
Which health funds are preferred at Fletcher?
The clinic is a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS. HICAPS is available at the front desk, so claims can be made on the day. Whatever your fund, ask for a written estimate with item numbers and check your rebate before treatment.
Does the clinic offer sealants for children?
Yes. Natasha, the oral health therapist, provides sealants along with cleans, gum checks and fluoride, and she looks after children's appointments. For eligible children aged 0 to 17, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule may allow bulk billing.
Can my old dentist send my x-rays?
Yes. Reception can ask your previous dentist for your records and recent x-rays before your first visit, so they may not need to be repeated. Mention it when you book, or email [email protected] with the details.
Why patients choose us
Reasons Gillieston Heights Patients Choose Fletcher
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Other suburbs around Gillieston Heights
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Ask About a Treatment Plan
Have a question about implants, crowns or aligners before you book? Send it through and reception will reply during clinic hours, usually the same day.
Book from Gillieston Heights
No referral is needed and new patients are welcome. Book online at Fletcher, or call (02) 4953 8614 to speak with reception.