Looking for a dentist in Wallsend? Visit our Fletcher clinic
MS Dental Fletcher is the closest clinic in our group to Wallsend — about six minutes north along Minmi Road, with free parking at the door and step-free entry.
Dental care for patients from Wallsend
The closest MS Dental clinic to Wallsend
Wallsend has grown quickly, and appointments at local practices are not always available when a family needs them. MS Dental Fletcher sits about a six-minute drive north along Minmi Road, and a large share of the patients seen there travel from Wallsend, Elermore Vale and Birmingham Gardens.
The clinic is in the village precinct beside the shops, with free parking at the door and step-free entry. 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 and CBHS, with HICAPS claiming at the desk. Eligible children aged 2 to 17 can be bulk billed under the CDBS.
Looking for a dentist near Wallsend?
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 Wallsend patients
Everything below is provided at the Fletcher clinic
Implants and laser treatment are available on site, so most patients are not referred elsewhere mid-treatment.
Need an emergency dentist near Wallsend?
Dental pain does not wait
Phone (02) 4953 8614 as early in the day as possible and reception will find the first available slot. Mention swelling, fever, bleeding or difficulty opening the jaw, which helps them judge urgency.
Call the Fletcher clinicFor 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. John Hunter Hospital is the closest to Wallsend.
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 Wallsend patients
One trip can cover the whole household
Children, parents and grandparents can be booked back to back on the same morning, with SMS reminders when the next visit is due.
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 Wallsend patients visit our Fletcher clinic
Eight practical reasons
Meet the dental team at our Fletcher clinic
Who you will see
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Leads the clinical team across all three clinics and oversees implant and laser treatment at Fletcher.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Treats general and restorative cases: examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Looks after preventive care: cleans, periodontal charting, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments.
All clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA.
Getting to our Fletcher clinic from Wallsend
Four kilometres up Minmi Road
A straight run north from Wallsend, with parking directly outside the clinic. The map below is live, and the marker beneath it traces the drive.
Trace the drive from Nelson Street to the clinic door
Start on Nelson Street, Wallsend, and head north.
- Nelson Street, WallsendHead north towards Minmi Road.
- Minmi RoadContinue north past the Elermore Vale and Birmingham Gardens turn-offs.
- Fletcher villagePass the Fletcher shops on your right.
- Churnwood DriveTurn in; the clinic is in the village precinct.
- 9 Churnwood DrivePark directly outside. Entry is step-free.
Frequently asked questions for Wallsend patients
Answers before you book
Book your dental appointment at our Fletcher clinic
Wallsend patients are seen at the Fletcher clinic, a few minutes up Minmi Road. New patients are welcome and no referral is needed.