Payment Plan
Clear Costs, Informed Decisions
Understanding the cost of dental treatment is an important part of planning your care. At Glenvale Dental, we aim to make treatment costs clear so you can make informed decisions about your dental health.
As treatment needs vary, an accurate fee estimate is provided following a dental examination. Your dentist will explain the recommended treatment options and associated costs before proceeding.
Our Payment Options
Explore the available payment methods and dental benefit schemes that may help with the cost of your treatment.
Cash, EFTPOS & Credit Cards
We accept cash, EFTPOS and major credit cards for dental treatment payments.
Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Eligible children aged 0 to 17 may receive benefits towards approved basic dental services under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
For benefit periods beginning in 2026, the maximum benefit is $1,158 over two calendar years, subject to eligibility and remaining balances.
Learn more about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Private Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance with dental cover, you may be able to claim benefits towards eligible treatments. Your out-of-pocket costs will depend on your insurer, level of cover and available benefits.
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
Eligible DVA Gold Card holders may be entitled to dental treatment funded by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, subject to applicable conditions and treatment requirements.
Your eligibility and treatment coverage should be confirmed before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We'll explain the recommended treatment and associated fees before proceeding with further treatment. If additional procedures are required, your dentist will discuss the available options and their estimated costs.
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Eligible children aged 0 to 17 may receive benefits under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The scheme covers approved basic dental services, including check-ups, cleaning, X-rays, fillings and extractions.
For benefit periods starting in 2026, the maximum benefit is $1,158 over two calendar years. Eligibility and available balances should be checked before treatment.
For more information, visit Services Australia.
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If you require multiple procedures, your dentist can explain which treatments are more urgent and whether some can be scheduled over separate appointments. This allows you to understand the recommended treatment sequence and estimated costs before proceeding.