FAQ’s

What is CEREC?
CEREC is a state-of-art technology, originating in Germany, that allows the dentist to deliver the right treatments for you, efficiently and to great cosmetic effect. CEREC restorations include inlays, onlays and veneers. All CEREC restorations are durable, lasting as long as your natural teeth.

What can be done with my gaps?
Gaps may range from wide spaces between the teeth, to a missing tooth or teeth. Gaps, or diastematas, are efficiently closed by use of bonding with composite resin, veneers or crowning.
What can be done with my worn and irregular teeth?
Worn teeth are usually a sign of "bite problems". Worn teeth can be restored with some form of reconstruction, veneers and/or crowns.

How much does it cost?
The cost of a treatment obviously varies according to a client's need. Whilst we offer treatments at a realistic cost, our first concern is to offer first class and lasting work. You will be able to get an accurate estimate of the cost of the treatments you need, during your first consultation with us. This can be done in person or via email and the phone.

Who is Alan Miller Dental Practice
We at Alan Miller Dental Practice have made a commitment to dentistry of the highest quality. We have run a "No Amalgam" clinic for over 10 years and have vast experiences with all cosmetic dentistry procedures. 
We are also committed to preventative procedures to ensure that you have your own teeth for the whole of your life.
We are a family orientated practice and actively encourage children of all ages to attend our clinic. We have deliberately designed our rooms so that they are soothing, supportive and entirely non-threatening to all our patients.

What guarantees do I get with these treatments?
Dr Miller and Dr Mccormack will not commit to any treatments without the patient fully understanding the nature of the treatment and the intended results. Our priorities are first-class work, and we ensure that every patient has realistic expectations of the treatments undertaken and emerges 100% happy with the results. We work to achieve this with ALL our patients.

What can be done with my gums?
It should be remembered that healthy gums always look better than unhealthy gums. To achieve excellent gums oral hygiene is essential, and can be achieved through regular professional cleaning. Sometimes a smile might suffer from an unfortunate lip line showing excessive amount of gum, resulting in an unattractive smile. This can be corrected through gum surgery prior to other work on the teeth, to enhance the overall cosmetic effect.

What are the risks of these treatments?
All treatments carry a small risk. We at Alan Miller Dental Practice will make you fully aware of the risks involved in the treatments you are considering, either when you have the initial consultation, in person; or before you even arrive, by email and/or phone.

How long does it take?
Alan Miller Dental Practice employs the latest, cutting-edge, technologies and has a purpose-made clinic to provide you with the most efficient dentistry services you'll find anywhere. This means whatever treatments you elect to have, you can rest assured they will be delivered efficiently. In the vast majority of cases, this means you will only need one session for the diagnosis and treatment. That's the whole treatment in one day! In some circumstances you might need 2-3 sessions-but even then, this can be fitted over no more than 2-3 days.

What can be done to change my discoloured teeth?
Teeth discolouring can be caused by a range of reasons: old composite or amalgam fillings, tooth decay, loss of vitality due to root canal treatments, staining due to smoking, food and drink and/or some medications (such as tetracycline). Treatments vary from replacement of fillings using tooth coloured composite resin or a bonded porcelain or composite resin inlay. Other effective treatments include bleaching, veneers and crowns.
Alan Miller Dental Practice was one of the first practices in Australia to use lasers for bleaching teeth. Lasers give excellent results in only 1 hour of bleaching, all done in the clinic. It is painless, and not harmful to teeth in any way.