Delacombe Family Dental

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Your Trusted Ballarat Family Dentist

Delacombe Family Dental is a trusted Ballarat dental clinic dedicated to gentle, patient-centred care for all ages. Located in Delacombe Town Centre, our experienced team offers comprehensive services including general check-ups, emergency dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic treatments, and children's dentistry. With over 25 years of combined experience from our principal dentists, we prioritise modern technology, preventive care, and affordability through partnerships with Medicare CDBS, public dental vouchers, and DVA cardholder support.

Our commitment to compassionate care, flexible appointment times, and 0% interest payment plans ensures accessible, stress-free dental experiences for families across Ballarat and surrounding suburbs.

Services

General Dentistry Emergency Dentistry Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Teeth Extractions Invisalign Children's Dentistry Gum Disease Treatment Snoring Appliances Dentures

Highlights and features

Over 25 years of combined experience from principal dentists
Modern facilities with advanced dental technology
0% interest flexible payment plans available
Emergency dental care services provided
Participates in Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule

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Services

General Dentistry

Our general dentistry services include check-ups, cleans, fillings, and preventive care to maintain optimal oral health. We focus on early detection of dental issues, professional plaque removal, and educating patients on effective home care routines. With modern equipment and gentle techniques, we ensure comfortable experiences for patients of all ages while maintaining high standards of infection control.

Emergency Dentistry

We provide prompt emergency dental treatment for toothaches, broken teeth, and dental trauma. Our team prioritises pain relief and immediate intervention to prevent complications. Available for same-day appointments, we handle infections, knocked-out teeth, and damaged restorations using evidence-based protocols while ensuring patient comfort through local anaesthesia and compassionate care.

Dental Implants

Our dental implant solutions replace missing teeth with permanent, natural-looking restorations. The process involves titanium implant placement into the jawbone, followed by custom crowns or bridges. We offer comprehensive consultations, 3D imaging, and guided surgery to ensure precise placement. Implants help preserve bone structure and restore chewing function while maintaining facial aesthetics.

Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer teeth whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers to improve dental aesthetics. Professional-grade whitening treatments remove stains, while porcelain veneers correct chips, gaps, and discolouration. Our dentists create customised treatment plans to enhance tooth shape, colour, and alignment, combining artistic skill with durable materials for long-lasting, natural-looking results.

Invisalign

Invisalign treatment straightens teeth using removable, transparent aligners. We create customised treatment plans with 3D imaging to gradually reposition teeth for improved alignment and bite. The nearly invisible aligners allow normal eating and cleaning routines while addressing crowding, gaps, and bite issues through sequential tray changes every 1-2 weeks.

People

Dr Gaurav Maheshwari

Principal Dentist

With over 25 years of experience, Dr Gaurav Maheshwari specialises in comprehensive dental care, focusing on restorative and cosmetic treatments. He prioritises patient comfort and utilises advanced techniques to deliver long-lasting oral health solutions while maintaining a gentle approach for anxious patients.

Dr Puneeta Maheshwari

Principal Dentist

Dr Puneeta Maheshwari brings 25+ years of expertise in family dentistry, with particular interest in preventive care and smile transformations. She excels at creating welcoming environments for patients, combining technical proficiency with empathetic communication to address individual dental needs and concerns.

Questions

Do you accept CDBS for kids' dentistry?

Yes, we participate in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) for eligible children up to $1,052 in dental services over two years, covering check-ups, cleaning, fillings, and extractions.

How often should I visit for check-ups?

We recommend dental check-ups every six months for most patients, though individual needs may vary. Regular visits help prevent issues through early detection and professional cleaning.

Are teeth cleanings painful?

Teeth cleanings are generally pain-free. Our team uses gentle techniques to remove plaque and tartar, with options for desensitising agents if needed to ensure patient comfort during the procedure.

Do you offer emergency dental care?

Yes, we provide same-day emergency dental appointments for toothaches, broken teeth, and dental trauma. Our team prioritises prompt pain relief and urgent treatment to prevent complications.

What payment options are available?

We accept all major health funds through HICAPS, offer 0% interest payment plans, and support financing through Afterpay, Humm, Denticare, and Zip for accessible dental care.

Can dental implants replace multiple missing teeth?

Yes, dental implants can replace single or multiple missing teeth through implant-supported bridges or dentures. We assess individual bone density and oral health to determine suitability for multi-tooth replacement solutions.

Reviews (7)

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Alisa Johnson

Sep 25, 2021 Report

Great helpful and friendly staff and Gaurav has been wonderful with my dental care. It was important to me to have a dentist that I can trust having previously worked in the dental industry. Highly recommended!

Vishali Mehta

Sep 24, 2021 Report

The team at Delacombe Family Dental are incredibly professional and welcoming and both Dr Puneeta and Dr Gaurav have done a fantastic job at fixing my teeth. I recommend everyone to visit here for their next dental appointments :)

Nitish Maheshwari

Aug 28, 2021 Report

Highly recommend. Very professional and skilled staff. We had a fantastic experience. Dentist was highly competent and friendly.. I had a gum infection for some time due to which eating anything was very painful. I started noticing remarkable difference soon after my treatment started. Infection was cured in sometime.

Kellie O'Brien

Aug 28, 2021 Report

I was recommended to come to you're practice through a friend of mine. My mum Dianne OBrien needed some dental work done, and brought my mum into the practice
Tuesday morning , you're staff were so welcoming and they're were quite professional.
Mum (Dianne) needed to have a tooth out, you were very kind towards Mum, treated her like gold. You were also very kind towards me(Kellie)
You even ordered a taxi for my mum and myself.
Kellie and Dianne OBrien highly recommend this Dental service , and we will definately be coming back to
see you looking forward to dealing with the lovely staff at

Tanvir Ahmed

Aug 20, 2021 Report

I visited this practice last year with my infected Gum. Dentist referred me to a specialist and advised me I might need to extract one of the wisdom teeth under GA. I went to see another dentist, she extracted the tooth straight away without GA (Local anaesthesia only ) and no pain at all during surgery. Attitude was okay, but I did not feel very welcome. It could possibly because that was early days of Covid and everyone was bit of nervous. I am pretty sure other people felt differently as the reviews suggest.

Emily Bott

Aug 04, 2021 Report

Dr. Gaurav has been awesome. He has been so helpful throughout my veneer process. The final result is absolutely phenomenal. I couldnt be happier! Thank you!!

Braedon Anderson

Nov 30, 2020 Report

Many thanks for the delightful experience! anxiety stood in the way of getting my teeth sorted for a long time, but the ladys here made it such a comfortable and inviting environment within minutes I had no problems with them doing what they do best! Cannot thank them enough for helping me through it, I booked straight away for my next appointment! Highly recommend for anyone who has the same querys about dental work as I did. Dont put it off any longer than you need to they are the best in the business! So so happy, thank-you again!!