GENERAL, COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY · MELBOURNE
Dental treatment in Melbourne, explained clearly and planned around you
From a check-up or toothache to a complete smile plan, Enhance Dental offers a broad range of dental treatment at our St Kilda Road practice. The right dental treatment depends on your oral health, priorities and goals. Dr Joseph Paino and our experienced team take time to understand what matters to you, explain what we find and talk through suitable options.
You can ask questions, consider the benefits, limitations, risks and costs, and decide at your own pace. Where appropriate, we will also explain the option of monitoring a concern or choosing no treatment for now.
Level 2, Suite 219, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 · Practice established in 1995
THE PEOPLE WHO WILL LOOK AFTER YOU
Meet your Enhance Dental team
Good care begins with a conversation. Meet the people you may see when you visit our Melbourne practice.
EVERYDAY AND PREVENTIVE CARE
General dental treatment for your health and comfort
Many concerns are easier to understand when they are assessed early. General dental treatment may include an examination, a clean, advice about prevention or a plan to repair a tooth. The right appointment depends on your symptoms, dental history and priorities.
Check-ups, cleaning and gum care
Regular reviews help us assess your teeth, gums and oral tissues, discuss changes and recommend preventive care suited to your needs.
Toothache, damage and repair
If a tooth is sore, cracked, worn or decayed, an examination helps identify the cause and compare ways to protect or restore it.
Care for families and urgent concerns
We welcome patients at different stages of life. Tell us what is happening so the team can help you choose the most suitable appointment.
Comfort, function and protection
Some treatment focuses on how your teeth fit and function, protecting teeth from wear or addressing concerns beyond a single tooth.
SMILE DESIGN AND COSMETIC OPTIONS
Cosmetic dental treatment with a plan that still respects your oral health
If you are considering cosmetic dental treatment to change the colour, shape, spacing or alignment of your teeth, we can discuss options after checking that your teeth and gums are suitable. The aim is to help you understand what may be achievable, what treatment involves and what maintenance may be needed.
Smile improvements
Depending on your teeth and goals, one treatment or a combination may be considered.
- Smile makeovers and smile planning
- Learn About Porcelain Veneers
- Resin veneers and dental bonding
- Professional teeth whitening
- Gum contouring and digital smile preview
Clear aligners and orthodontic advice
Invisalign uses a sequence of clear aligners to move teeth gradually. An assessment helps determine whether aligners are suitable for your bite and treatment goals.
Crowns and bridges
A crown or bridge can restore a damaged tooth or replace a missing tooth. We discuss the material and design based on the tooth, bite, appearance and amount of remaining support.
Cosmetic consultation
Bring your questions and ideas. We can discuss the choices that may suit you, including what to address first and whether a staged approach makes sense.
- Digital smile imaging
- Real Enhance Dental patient examples
- Suitability, limitations, care and fees are discussed individually
A cosmetic consultation is for discussing smile goals and possible options. It is not a substitute for a full examination or any treatment that may be clinically required.
RESTORE OR REPLACE A TOOTH
Advanced dental treatment for restoration and tooth replacement
For a damaged or missing tooth, several approaches may be possible. The right choice depends on the condition of the tooth and surrounding tissues, your bite, your health, your preferences and the long-term care involved.
Keep and restore a tooth
Where a tooth can be retained, options may include a filling, root canal treatment, crown or other restoration. We explain the expected steps and alternatives before treatment.
Replace one or more teeth
Depending on your circumstances, an implant crown, bridge or removable denture may be considered. Each option has different treatment stages, maintenance needs and costs.
Explore Dental Implants
Discover Porcelain Bridges · Dentures
Plan more complex care
Complex treatment may need staged planning, additional imaging or input from a specialist. If a referral is appropriate, we explain why and help coordinate the next step.
Enhance Dental offers dental implant assessment and restoration. Implant surgery and restoration are planned for the individual case; suitability cannot be confirmed from a website. A thorough consultation and appropriate imaging are required before a recommendation can be made.
A GOOD EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Dental treatment with comfort and clear explanations
Choosing a dentist is personal. We want you to feel listened to and understand what is happening before you make decisions. Dr Joseph Paino graduated in dentistry from the University of Melbourne in 1988, and Enhance Dental has cared for patients on St Kilda Road since 1995.
If dental visits make you nervous, tell us when you book. We can discuss your concerns, agree on signals or pauses and talk through comfort options such as numbing cream, computer-controlled local anaesthetic delivery with CALAJECT, music or Netflix, extra cushioning and bite support where appropriate.
Digital tools can make discussions more visual. Intraoral photos may help show details of teeth and gums; digital scans can create a 3D model; and dental X-rays are recommended only when clinically appropriate. We explain the purpose of any imaging before proceeding.
Our approach is to explain the findings and choices in everyday language, including the benefits, limitations, risks, likely maintenance and fees. You can take time to consider your options.
SEE HOW TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS YOUR CARE
Digital tools that support your dental treatment
Technology should help with diagnosis, planning, communication or comfort. It can also make some dental treatment discussions easier to follow. Your dentist will recommend a tool when it is relevant to your care, not simply because it is available.
Digital scanning
A handheld scanner can create a 3D model of your teeth for planning aligners and selected restorations, without a tray of impression material in suitable cases.
CALAJECT local anaesthetic
Computer-controlled delivery helps the dentist control the flow of local anaesthetic. Numbing cream and other comfort measures can also be discussed.
Intraoral camera and digital X-rays
Close-up images can help you see an area your dentist is discussing. X-rays are taken only when needed to answer a clinical question.
REAL ENHANCE DENTAL PATIENT EXAMPLES
See examples of completed dental treatment
These photographs show individual cases treated at Enhance Dental. They can help you understand the kinds of changes that may be possible, but they do not predict your result. The right treatment and outcome depend on an in-person assessment.
Porcelain veneers
A real patient example from the Enhance Dental gallery. Read about Learn About Porcelain Veneers.
Ceramic crowns
Individual examples illustrate appearance only; they do not show every treatment stage or guarantee a similar result. Learn about Explore Porcelain Crowns.
Dental implant restoration
View more information about Explore Dental Implants and patient examples.
Invisalign, case one
One example of tooth alignment before and after treatment. See Invisalign treatment information.
Invisalign, case two
Individual suitability and expected movement are assessed before treatment. Read about Invisalign treatment.
Invisalign, case three
Learn about Invisalign treatment and view more examples in the View Invisalign Gallery.
Results vary from person to person. All procedures carry risks, and no result is guaranteed. We will discuss relevant risks, alternatives and expected maintenance with you before treatment. See the full smile gallery for more examples.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Your dental treatment, planned step by step
Tell us what you need
Book online, call or send an enquiry. Let us know if you have pain, a concern about appearance, a damaged tooth or simply want a check-up.
Assessment and explanation
Your dentist will ask about your goals and relevant health history, examine the area and explain any images or tests recommended for your situation.
Compare suitable options
We will discuss what each option involves, including likely stages, benefits, limitations, risks, costs and what may happen if you wait.
Choose your next step
You decide whether to proceed, ask for more information or take time to think. If specialist input is appropriate, we can explain the referral and coordination process.
Before treatment begins, we provide a plan and discuss fees. If you are considering a major restoration, ask whether it may qualify under the practice’s 7 Year Guarantee; eligibility and conditions apply. You can also ask about current payment options.
HELPFUL, INDEPENDENT INFORMATION
Looking after your mouth between visits
Your treatment plan is individual, but everyday habits also matter. Healthdirect has general information on dental care and teeth cleaning. At your appointment, ask us what prevention steps are most relevant to your teeth and gums.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Dental treatment FAQs
What dental treatments are available at Enhance Dental?
Our services include preventive and general care, fillings, gum care, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, tooth replacement, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, children’s dentistry, emergency care and other options. Use the links above to explore specific treatments, or contact us if you are unsure where to start.
How do I know which dental treatment I need?
A dentist needs to assess your teeth, gums and relevant health history before recommending treatment. We will explain what we find and discuss appropriate options; a website or photograph alone cannot confirm a diagnosis.
Will I need dental X-rays?
Not necessarily. X-rays are recommended when they are clinically appropriate to answer a diagnostic question or support planning. Your dentist will explain why an image may help before it is taken.
Can you help if I feel nervous about dental treatment?
Yes. Tell us what worries you so we can plan the visit around your needs. We can discuss numbing cream, local anaesthetic with CALAJECT, breaks, music or Netflix, cushioning and other comfort measures where suitable.
Can I find out the cost before agreeing to treatment?
We discuss the proposed treatment and fees before proceeding. The exact plan and cost depend on examination findings and your chosen option. Ask us to explain any item or stage that is unclear.
Are all treatments completed at the practice?
Many general, cosmetic and restorative treatments are provided at Enhance Dental. Some complex cases may benefit from specialist assessment or treatment elsewhere. If so, we will explain the reason and discuss referral options with you.
Are treatment results guaranteed?
No dental procedure can guarantee a particular clinical result. Outcomes depend on individual factors, healing and ongoing care. Some eligible restorations may be covered by the practice’s 7 Year Guarantee under its stated terms; this does not guarantee biological healing or implant integration.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online, call (03) 9533 8488 or use our appointment enquiry guide. If you are considering cosmetic dentistry or Invisalign, you can also request the relevant consultation.
READY TO TALK THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS?
Plan your dental treatment when you are ready
Whether you need a check-up, want to repair a tooth or are exploring a smile change, our team can help you arrange an appointment and understand what to expect. Start with a question; you do not need to know the treatment name before you contact us.