Toothache and Broken Teeth
Toothache, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or a lost crown need prompt attention. Ring first thing, describe your symptoms, and reception will look for the first suitable time.
From Tomaree Road to Mayfield
Dentist for Shoal Bay Patients, NSW
Shoal Bay patients travel about 57 km to Mayfield Dental Care at 181 Maitland Road, a drive of roughly 56 minutes outside peak times. With a trip that long, the Mayfield team can help you plan visits, costs and family appointments before you leave home.
- About 57 km
- About 56 min drive
- No referral needed
Around Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay and Surrounds
Shoal Bay has beaches, parks and a public school a short distance from its centre. A few of them are listed here, with notes on fitting dental care around them.
Shoal Bay Public School
Shoal Bay Public School is a short distance from the suburb centre. Eligible children aged 0 to 17 may be bulk billed at Mayfield under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and children are seen at an unhurried pace.
Zenith, Box and Wreck Beaches
Zenith Beach, Box Beach and Wreck Beach are all within about a kilometre of Shoal Bay. For a cracked or knocked-out tooth, call Mayfield on (02) 4023 3885 before making the drive.
Nelson Bay Rugby
Nelson Bay Rugby is a sports centre a short distance from Shoal Bay. Players can ask the Mayfield team about a sports mouthguard made from a mould of their own teeth for a closer fit.
Getting there
The Route from Shoal Bay to Maitland Road
57 kmapprox. distance
56 minby car, outside peak times
MayfieldStreet parking close to the clinic
Roads on the way: Tomaree Road, Shoal Bay Road, Trafalgar Street, Fingal Street, Dowling Street, Stockton Street, Nelson Bay Road, Teal Street, Cormorant Road, Tourle Street, Industrial Drive, Vine Street, Crebert Street, Section Street, Victoria Street, Maitland Road.
Begin on Tomaree Road and join Shoal Bay Road, then Trafalgar Street, Fingal Street, Dowling Street and Stockton Street. From there, Nelson Bay Road leads on to Teal Street, Cormorant Road and Tourle Street. Industrial Drive, Vine Street, Crebert Street, Section Street and Victoria Street complete the run onto Maitland Road. Expect around 57 km, which takes roughly 56 minutes outside peak times.
- Leave extra time for peak traffic, which can lengthen the drive. A late morning appointment may suit people travelling the full distance.
- If you develop swelling or a fever before setting off, phone the clinic first so reception can judge how soon you need to be seen.
Shoal Bay
Planning Dental Care from Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay is close to Tomaree Head lookout and Zenith Beach, and Mayfield Dental Care is a long way down the road at 181 Maitland Road. The drive is about 57 km and takes roughly 56 minutes outside peak times. That is why it makes sense to treat each visit as a planned trip, rather than something squeezed into a lunch break.
A few steps help. Ask reception to request your records and recent x-rays from your previous dentist before you travel. Book family members one after another on the same morning. If your dentist recommends treatment, you will receive a written estimate with item numbers, so you can check your health fund rebate and plan any return visits around your week.
Treatments
Treatments Shoal Bay Patients Can Plan For
Mayfield offers preventive, cosmetic and repair work as well as urgent care. Each treatment is explained and costed in writing first. Ask reception if you want to check that a treatment is offered at this clinic.
Wisdom Tooth Assessment
An x-ray shows whether wisdom teeth are coming through straight or are stuck. Your dentist advises whether removal is needed and whether it can be done in the chair.
Professional Whitening
Teeth and gums are checked first, and the expected change in shade is discussed before you begin, because existing fillings and crowns do not lighten.
Clear Aligners
A series of removable trays moves teeth gradually. Aligners suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps, and an assessment shows whether they suit you.
Fillings and Repairs
Decay can be repaired with tooth-coloured material matched to your natural shade. Larger repairs may call for a crown, which the dentist will discuss with you.
Routine Check-Ups
An examination with an oral cancer screen, a scale and clean, and fluoride to help protect against decay. X-rays are taken only when they are needed.
Fees, health funds and payment
Why patients choose us
Why Shoal Bay Patients Make the Drive
Planning Help from Reception
Reception can line up family appointments one after another and request records in advance, so the 57 km trip is put to good use.
Costs on Paper
Before treatment you receive a quote showing item numbers. Take it home to Shoal Bay and compare it with your fund cover in your own time.
HICAPS and Preferred Funds
Health fund claims are processed with HICAPS at the desk on the day, and Mayfield is a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS.
Saturdays at Cardiff
When a weekday trip does not work, MS Dental Cardiff opens on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff.
Questions
Shoal Bay Questions Answered
- I have a toothache in Shoal Bay. What should I do first?
- Call Mayfield on (02) 4023 3885 as early in the day as you can and describe any swelling, fever or bleeding. Reception can then judge how soon you need to be seen before you start the drive. On Saturdays, call MS Dental Cardiff on (02) 4954 7722.
- Do my wisdom teeth need to come out?
- Not always. An x-ray shows whether they are coming through straight or are stuck against the tooth in front. Removal may be advised if they cause pain, repeated gum infections, decay or damage to the neighbouring teeth. Complex cases are referred on.
- Can whitening lighten my crowns or fillings?
- No. Professional whitening lightens the natural colour of teeth, but fillings and crowns do not lighten. Your dentist checks that your teeth and gums are healthy first and explains what change to expect before you begin.
- Are clear aligners right for me?
- They may be. Clear aligners are removable trays that move teeth gradually and suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps. An assessment at Mayfield will show whether they suit your teeth, and the dentist will explain the options.
- What happens at a first appointment?
- Your mouth is checked from teeth and gums to bite and soft tissues, with an oral cancer screen included. A scale and clean follows, then fluoride. Images are only taken if the dentist suspects decay between teeth. You receive written costs before any treatment starts.
- Can I book my partner and children at the same time?
- Yes. Family members can be booked one after another on the same morning, Monday to Friday, which means one drive from Shoal Bay can cover several check-ups. Phone (02) 4023 3885 to arrange the times.
The team
Who Looks After Shoal Bay Patients
Shoal Bay patients are cared for by the clinicians below. Several also work at other MS Dental clinics, so ask reception who is in.
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Dr Monika Shah is the principal dentist for MS Dental and directs clinical care at each of its three clinics, Mayfield included.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Nikhil's work covers examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions. He has been part of MS Dental since 2020.
Dr Nick Chen
Dentist
Nick knows that some patients feel anxious about dental visits, so he takes the time to get to know them. He works at Mayfield and Cardiff.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Natasha's appointments cover cleans, gum charting, fluoride and sealants, along with appointments for children.
Chantelle
Practice Manager
Chantelle, the practice manager, has been with MS Dental since 2017 and now oversees all three clinics.
Your first visit
Your First Appointment, Step by Step
Here is what a first Mayfield appointment typically involves, so you know how to plan the time away from Shoal Bay.
- 1
Records Requested
If you have seen another dentist, reception can request your records and recent x-rays before the day, so your history is on file.
- 2
Examination and Screening
Teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues are examined, and the check includes an oral cancer screen.
- 3
Clean, Polish and Fluoride
Plaque and tartar are removed, surface stains polished away, and fluoride applied at the end to help guard against decay.
- 4
Plan and Costs
You hear what the dentist found and receive a written quote with item numbers before any treatment begins.
Send a message
Plan Your Visit with Reception
Send us your questions before the drive. Reception reads messages during clinic hours and usually replies the same day, by phone or email.
Mayfield reception
- (02) 4023 3885
- [email protected]
- 181 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed (Cardiff is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
SundayClosed
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Book from Shoal Bay
Choose a Mayfield time online at any hour, or call (02) 4023 3885 on a weekday. No referral is needed.