Speers Point · Boolaroo · Lakelands
Dentist in Speers Point NSW
Visit Our Cardiff Clinic
Looking for a dentist in Speers Point? MS Dental Cardiff is our nearest clinic, about 6.5 km away at 20 Newcastle Street. Most people drive it in about 10 minutes outside peak times, and there is parking on site.
Your local dentist near Speers Point
Dental Care for Patients from Speers Point
For most households in Speers Point, the nearest MS Dental clinic is MS Dental Cardiff, about 6.5 km away. The drive from Speers Point is mostly along Thompson Road, Medcalf Street, Macquarie Road and John Street. MS Dental Cardiff is at 20 Newcastle Street, near the Main Road shops, and it is the only one of our three clinics open every Saturday.
There is parking on site, and Cardiff station is a short walk away if you come by train. If you are new to the area, reception can ask your previous dentist for your records and recent x-rays before you come in.
Clinic details
Your Nearest MS Dental Clinic to Speers Point
Visit Our Cardiff Dental Clinic
MS Dental Cardiff · 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff NSW 2285
- Distance
- About 6.5 km
- Drive time
- About 10 minutes
- Phone
- (02) 4954 7722
- Parking
- Parking on site
New patients welcome
Looking for a Dentist Near Speers Point?
New patients
Book straight in online. There is no waiting list to join first.
No referral needed
Book directly. Recent x-rays from your old dentist can be sent across, so they do not need repeating.
Health funds and HICAPS
Claim at the desk with HICAPS. The clinic is a preferred provider for HCF, CBHS and Westfund.
Children's dental care
Eligible children aged 2 to 17 may be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Appointments that fit
Family members can be booked one after another, and the clinic is open every Saturday.
Close to home
About 10 minutes from Speers Point by car, with parking on site.
Your first visit
What Your First Dental Appointment Covers
The dentist explains what they find and gives you costs in writing, with item numbers, before any treatment starts.
- 1
Comprehensive Dental Examination
A check of your teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, including an oral cancer screen.
- 2
Scale and Clean
Plaque and tartar are removed and surface stains are polished away.
- 3
Fluoride Treatment
Applied at the end of the clean to help protect against decay.
- 4
Digital X-Rays Where Needed
Taken only when decay may be hiding between teeth. Recent x-rays from your old dentist can be used instead.
- A written quote with item numbers
- HICAPS claims on the day
- CDBS bulk billing for eligible children
Treatments at the Cardiff clinic
Dental Services for Speers Point Patients at Our Cardiff Clinic
Most Speers Point patients come to us for routine care, but the Cardiff clinic also handles repairs, tooth replacement, cosmetic work and urgent appointments. Each treatment is explained, with costs in writing, before it starts.
Check-Ups, Cleans and Children's Dentistry
A check-up looks at your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth, including a screen for signs of oral cancer. A professional clean removes the plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing miss. Children are seen at an unhurried pace so early visits feel normal, and sports mouthguards are made from a mould of your own teeth for a closer fit.
- Examination and oral cancer screen
- Scale, clean and polish
- Fluoride to help protect against decay
- Custom-fitted sports mouthguards
Fillings, Crowns and Root Canal Treatment
Small areas of decay are repaired with tooth-coloured filling material matched to the shade of your tooth. When a tooth is badly broken or heavily filled, a crown covers and protects what is left, and a bridge can fill the gap left by a missing tooth. If the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment cleans and seals the canals so the tooth can often be kept.
- Tooth-coloured fillings
- Crowns to protect weak or cracked teeth
- Bridges to replace a missing tooth
- Root canal treatment for infected teeth
Dental Implants and Dentures
A dental implant is a small post placed in the jaw to hold a replacement crown, and it does not rely on the teeth beside it. Dentures are removable and can replace a few teeth or a full arch. Before any treatment, your dentist checks your gums, bone and general health, then explains the options, the number of visits and the costs in writing so you can decide.
- Assessment of gums and bone first
- Implant-supported crowns
- Full and partial dentures
- Written treatment plan and costs
Teeth Whitening and Clear Aligners
Professional whitening lightens the natural colour of your teeth. Your dentist first checks that your teeth and gums are healthy and explains what change to expect, because fillings and crowns do not lighten. Clear aligners are a series of removable trays that move teeth gradually, and they suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps.
- Health check before whitening
- Shade discussed before you start
- Removable clear aligner trays
- Assessment to see if aligners suit you
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Wisdom teeth usually arrive between the late teens and mid-twenties. An x-ray shows whether they are coming through straight or are stuck against the tooth in front. Teeth that cause pain, repeated gum infections, decay or damage to the teeth next to them may need to come out, and your dentist will tell you whether that can be done in the chair or needs a specialist.
- X-ray to check position and roots
- Advice on whether removal is needed
- Removal under local anaesthetic where suitable
- Referral for complex cases
Emergency Dentistry
Toothache, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or a lost filling or crown all need prompt attention. Call the clinic as early in the day as you can: reception will ask about your symptoms and offer the earliest suitable appointment. If swelling spreads towards your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department.
- Toothache and swelling
- Broken or knocked-out teeth
- Lost fillings and crowns
- Earliest suitable appointment
Not sure which treatment you need?
Start with a check-up. Your dentist will look at your teeth and talk you through the options.
Urgent dental care
Need an Emergency Dentist Near Speers Point?
If you have a toothache, a broken tooth or swelling, ring MS Dental Cardiff on (02) 4954 7722 as early in the day as you can. Tell reception about any swelling, fever or bleeding so they can judge how soon you need to be seen. The Cardiff clinic is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
If swelling is making it hard to breathe or swallow, bleeding will not stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure, or you have hurt your jaw or head, go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department rather than driving to a dental appointment.
Why the Cardiff clinic
Why Speers Point Patients Choose Our Cardiff Clinic
Convenient Location for Speers Point Patients
About 6.5 km away, on Newcastle Street in Cardiff, with parking on site and Cardiff station a short walk away.
Health Fund Claims on the Day
HICAPS at the desk, and a preferred provider for HCF, CBHS and Westfund.
Family Dental Care
Children, parents and grandparents can be booked one after another on the same morning.
Written Costs Before Treatment
Item numbers in writing, so you can check your health fund rebate before you decide.
The people you will see
Meet the Dental Team at Our Cardiff Clinic
Dr Monika Shah
Principal DentistLeads the clinical team across all three MS Dental clinics.
Dr Michael Ell
DentistBDS, University of Sydney, 1981. Spent seven years in the dental department at Royal Newcastle Hospital early in his career, and joined MS Dental in 2017.
Dr Arti Patel
DentistBDS, Ahmedabad, 2007. Talks patients through all their options before treatment, and joined MS Dental in 2016.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
DentistGeneral and restorative care: examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Dr Nick Chen
DentistGeneral and restorative care. He takes time to get to know his patients, including people who feel anxious in the chair.
Natasha
Oral Health TherapistCleans, gum checks, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments.
All clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA. Some clinicians work at more than one MS Dental clinic, so reception can tell you who is in on the day you want.
Directions
Getting to Our Cardiff Clinic from Speers Point
About 6.5 km, or roughly 10 minutes by car outside peak times. Drag the car to trace the drive.
Start in Speers Point on Alley Street.
- Alley StreetStart in Speers Point and head along Alley Street.
- Berkeley StreetTurn on to Berkeley Street.
- Thompson RoadTurn on to Thompson Road.
- Fairfax RoadTurn on to Fairfax Road.
- Ruswell AvenueTurn on to Ruswell Avenue.
- Medcalf StreetTurn on to Medcalf Street.
- Macquarie RoadTurn on to Macquarie Road.
- John StreetTurn on to John Street.
- Francis StreetTurn on to Francis Street.
- Newcastle StreetTurn on to Newcastle Street.
- 20 Newcastle StreetThe clinic is near the Main Road shops.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Speers Point Patients
MS Dental Cardiff, at 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff NSW 2285. It is the closest of our three clinics to Speers Point.
About 6.5 km. Most people drive it in around 10 minutes outside peak times, using Thompson Road, Medcalf Street and Macquarie Road.
Book online at any hour, or call (02) 4954 7722 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm on weekdays, or 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
Yes. Call (02) 4954 7722 as early in the day as you can and mention any swelling, fever or bleeding so reception can judge how urgent it is. Cardiff is open on Saturdays too.
Check-ups and cleans, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, clear aligners, children's dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, mouthguards and emergency care.
Yes. New patients are welcome and you do not need a referral. Reception can ask your previous dentist for recent x-rays before your first visit.
Send us a question
Ask the Cardiff Team
Send a question about appointments, costs or treatment. Reception replies during clinic hours, usually the same day.
In pain right now? Please call (02) 4954 7722 rather than using the form. A message may not be read until later in the day.
Book Your Dental Appointment Near Speers Point
New patients from Speers Point are welcome at MS Dental Cardiff, and you do not need a referral.