Looking for a dentist in Warners Bay? Visit our Cardiff clinic
MS Dental Cardiff is the closest clinic in our group to Warners Bay — roughly seven minutes up Hillsborough Road, open six days a week, with parking on site.
Dental care for patients from Warners Bay
The closest MS Dental clinic to Warners Bay
Warners Bay sits on the northern shore of Lake Macquarie, and the closest MS Dental clinic is at Cardiff, roughly a seven-minute drive up Hillsborough Road. Many of the patients seen there travel from Warners Bay, Macquarie Hills, Speers Point and Boolaroo.
The clinic is at 20 Newcastle Street, a short walk from Cardiff station and the Main Road shops, with parking on site. New patients can book directly, and records or x-rays transfer from a previous dentist on request.
No referral required
Book directly and have earlier x-rays transferred, which avoids repeating radiographs at the first visit.
Health funds and CDBS
Preferred provider for HCF, CBHS, Westfund and Smile, with HICAPS claiming at the desk. Eligible children aged 2 to 17 can be bulk billed under the CDBS.
Looking for a dentist near Warners Bay?
What the first appointment covers
A first visit runs about 45 minutes. Costs are given in writing with item numbers before any work starts, so the rebate can be checked with the health fund first.
- 1
Examination
Teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues are checked, including an oral cancer screen. Findings are shown on the intraoral camera.
About 20 minutes - 2
Scale and clean
Plaque and calculus are removed, stains polished away, and gum health recorded.
About 12 minutes - 3
Fluoride
A fluoride treatment finishes the clean and helps protect against decay.
About 5 minutes - 4
Digital x-rays where needed
Taken only where decay may be hidden between teeth. Earlier x-rays can be transferred from a previous dentist instead.
About 8 minutes
New patient examination
- Everything in the four steps opposite
- Written quote with item numbers
- HICAPS claimed on the spot
Eligible children aged 2 to 17 may be bulk billed under the CDBS. Confirm the current cap before publication.
Book a first visitDental services available for Warners Bay patients
Everything below is provided at the Cardiff clinic
Cardiff is the largest of the three MS Dental clinics and runs the widest roster, so routine appointments are usually available within a few days.
Need an emergency dentist near Warners Bay?
Dental pain does not wait
Dental pain does not wait, and the Cardiff clinic is only a few minutes from Warners Bay, six days a week. Phone (02) 4954 7722 as soon as the problem starts and reception will find the first available slot. Mention swelling, fever, bleeding or difficulty opening the jaw, which helps them judge urgency.
Call the Cardiff clinicSaturday appointments run until 4:00 pm, which covers the weekend sporting injuries that make up a fair share of emergency visits. For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure, or an injury involving the jaw or head, go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Hold it by the crown. If clean, place it back in the socket and bite on a cloth; otherwise keep it in milk or saliva, never water. The first 30 to 60 minutes matter.
Broken tooth
Keep any fragments, rinse with warm salt water and avoid chewing on that side.
Toothache
Pain relief taken as directed usually helps. Do not hold aspirin against the gum, which burns the tissue.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown and bring it in; it can often be recemented.
Swelling
Facial swelling means infection is spreading and should be seen the same day.
Before you call
Note when the pain started, what makes it worse, and any medication already taken.
Family dental care for Warners Bay patients
One visit can cover the whole household
Warners Bay households often need appointments for several people at once, and the Cardiff roster makes that practical. Children, parents and grandparents can be booked back to back on the same morning, and the Saturday session suits shift workers, tradespeople and school-aged children.
Children
Prevention rather than treatment: sealants on new molars, fluoride, and practical advice on juice, sports drinks and snacking between meals.
Adults
Gum health and worn or cracked teeth become the more common concerns, particularly for patients who grind at night.
Older patients
Work on existing crowns, bridges and dentures, with more frequent visits where dry mouth from medication raises the risk of decay.
Why Warners Bay patients visit our Cardiff clinic
Eight practical reasons
Meet the dental team at our Cardiff clinic
Who you will see
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Leads the clinical team across all three MS Dental clinics.
Dr Michael Ell
Dentist
General and restorative care: examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Dr Arti Patel
Dentist
General and restorative care, including implant restorations.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Cleans, periodontal charting, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments.
All clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA.
Getting to our Cardiff clinic from Warners Bay
Five kilometres up Hillsborough Road
A short run north from the lakeside shops, with parking on site and Cardiff station a few minutes' walk away. The map below is live, and the marker beneath it traces the drive.
Trace the drive from King Street to the clinic door
Start at the lakeside shops on King Street, Warners Bay.
- King Street, Warners BayHead north from the lakeside shops.
- Hillsborough RoadContinue north towards Cardiff.
- Main Road, CardiffTurn in near the shops.
- Newcastle StreetThe clinic is near the Main Road intersection.
- 20 Newcastle StreetPark on site. Cardiff station is a short walk away.
Frequently asked questions for Warners Bay patients
Answers before you book
Book your dental appointment at our Cardiff clinic
Warners Bay patients are seen at the Cardiff clinic, a few minutes up Hillsborough Road and open six days a week. New patients are welcome and no referral is needed.