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Here at Beale & Cullen Dental our promise to you is "We will take great care of you."

So many people are scared of going to the dentist for a multitude of different reasonsnand often they will have put off going to the dentist for some time finally coming to see us when they are motivated by pain or an important event such as a wedding is approaching.

Joanne, the friendly voice on the end of our phone, tells us the first question a procrastinator patients ask her is, "I'm not going to get told off am I?" Of course we are not going to tell you off. We understand that people ...

Patient, Kelli, can’t speak more highly of Beale & Cullen Dental. 

It had been ten years since Kelli had last ventured to a dentist, with the prospect a nerve wracking one. When husband, Andrew, came home after his first appointment in April last year raving about dental surgeon, Louisa, Kelli “just had to go.” The team “put you at ease from the word go,” says Kelli, who underwent a full examination, where Louisa mapped out all that needed to be done. From here, Kelli says she was offered the support she needed to prioritise her treatment. Although nervous at first about going to the dentist, Kelli’s fears were immediately left behind ...

Find out how we can help your teeth look whiter and brighter with our FREE Tooth Whitening consultation. Everyone"s teeth are different, let us diagnose the cause of your discoloured teeth and find the right solution for you.

For a long time dentists have thought that infections in the mouth could be related to health in other parts of the body. It makes sense really as the mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Call us at Beale & Cullen Dental on (03) 354 5450 to schedule a time for one of our dentists to assess your gum health.

WHAT IS GUM DISEASE?

Gum disease is an often painless process caused by plaque, a sticky film that collects on teeth and gums. Not removing plaque properly can lead to gums being red, puffy and bleeding. Pockets can form between the gums and teeth as the gums pull ...

Whitening your teeth can be very simple and here at Beale & Cullen Dental we believe identifying the cause of the discolouration is the first step in finding the right whitening system for our patients.

That's why at our Free Tooth Whitening Consultation we'll ask you a few questions and get an understanding of what has been going on in your mouth so we can tailor a whitening solution just for you.

Perhaps you're a frequent coffee drinker, a smoker or maybe a lover of black tea. All these can stain and discolour your teeth. Maybe you have brown or white discolourations on your ...

Here at Beale & Cullen Dental the team are making the conscious choice to switch to water. Quite reasonably some of our patients ask us why, so we have gathered some frightening facts about sugary drinks to back up our choices.

• As well as being highly acidic there is no nutritional value in sugary drinks so they contribute empty calories to our diet
• One can of a sugary drink every day could contribute to a gain of 6.5 kgs in weight over the year
• There are about 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 600ml bottle of soft drink and a normal size can of soft drink contains 10 teaspoons of sugar
• The World Health ...

Maybe you find yourself hiding your smile with your hand or not smiling in photos.

Often we find patients who replace missing teeth saying to us, "I can smile again! I'm not self conscious anymore."

Read more of our blog to find out some of the options we can offer you to stop you hiding your smile.

You don't HAVE to replace missing teeth but whether you do or whether you don't we think it is important you make an informed choice.

If you are missing a tooth and you don't like the look of it then replacing the tooth or teeth makes sense.

Missing teeth can ...