Dental care jargon can be confusing. What's the difference between a crown and an implant?
Here's a handy guide to understanding dental treatments – from minor cleans, to cosmetic enhancements, and major surgeries.
What is a dental treatment?
A dental treatment is any procedure a dentist or dental professional does on your mouth, teeth or gums. You might need treatment to help with problems like pain, infections or injuries. Or, you might be interested to know more about treatments to help with cosmetic concerns like crooked or stained teeth.
Common dental procedures include fillings, teeth removal and crowns. These can be an important part of keeping your dental and general health in good shape.
Get to know some common dental procedures
Root canal
Root canal treatment is the removal of a tooth’s pulp (nerve), a small thread-like tissue in the centre of the tooth.
Teeth fillings
A tooth filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay or breakage. It may be porcelain, silver, plastic or gold.
Crowns
A dental crown can improve the way a decayed or broken tooth looks and make it stronger.
Get to know some common cosmetic procedures
Teeth whitening
There are several options available for removing teeth stains with bleaching products at home or at the dentist.
Fixing crooked teeth
There are many options available for cosmetic teeth straightening. Learn more about braces, contouring and clear aligners.
Daily dental rituals
The best way to keep your teeth looking good is by implementing a daily regime. Check out our guide for top dental tips to keep you smiling.
Emergency treatment at Bupa dental
Dental treatments for kids: a guide for parents
Regular trips to the dentist can mean mean avoiding bigger problems in the future. Read more about how Bupa dental helps with treatment from an early age, and makes it fun in the process!
Eligible Bupa Members can enjoy more with Members First Ultimate
Get 100% back
on up to two 6-monthly check-up and cleans every year, claimable outside of yearly limits*
Fillings? No worries
100% back on General Dental fillings up to yearly limits^
Easy access to practice
Available at over 140 Members First Ultimate Dental Practices across Australia†
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* You can receive 100% back on dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) once every 6 months at Members First Ultimate Providers. Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, policy and fund rules apply. Excludes orthodontics and in-hospital treatments. Available on all eligible extras products which includes General Dental (excluding FLEXtras and Your Choice Extras 60 where General Dental is not included). If you choose or require any additional dental services, any health insurance benefits will also be subject to your yearly limits. Members First Ultimate Providers are not available in all areas.
^ Select direct restoration and general fillings only. Benefit claiming restrictions, waiting periods, yearly limits, fund and policy rules apply. Available on all Extras products with general dental at Members First Ultimate Providers. Not available in all areas.
† Members First Ultimate Providers are not available in all areas.