Considered dental care near Armadale
Armadale tends to value things done properly and made to last, and dentistry is no different. We’re nearby for people who’d rather understand their options and choose well than rush a decision.
Dentistry made to last, for Armadale
Armadale is High Street, its antique dealers, galleries and considered boutiques setting a tone of quality and permanence, in a suburb of grand period homes and long-settled residents. People here tend to value things done properly and made to last. That mindset carries into dentistry: our Armadale patients often want to understand their options and invest in restorative work that holds up, rather than rush a quick fix.
Down Orrong Road from High Street
From Armadale, head down Orrong Road or High Street toward Dandenong Road, about five minutes. We’re on the corner of Dandenong and Orrong Roads, with onsite parking so you can pull in and park when you arrive.
Crown, veneer and bonding, explained plainly
These three get muddled. A veneer is a thin facing on the front of a tooth, mostly for looks. Bonding is tooth-coloured material shaped onto a tooth to repair a chip or gap, quick and less costly. A crown caps a whole tooth and is used when a tooth is heavily broken or root-treated and needs real strength. Cosmetic-first situations often suit veneers or bonding; structurally weak teeth usually need a crown. The right choice depends on the tooth, not fashion.
How we can help
Check-ups & cleans
Thorough, gentle examinations and professional cleans to keep small things small.
Cosmetic dentistry
Natural-looking improvements, from reshaping to veneers, weighed honestly.
Teeth whitening
Professionally supervised whitening that protects your enamel and gums.
Crowns & bridges
Restoring strength and appearance to worn, broken or missing teeth.
Children’s dentistry
Calm, friendly care for the whole family, with the child Medicare scheme where eligible.
Emergency care
Same-day help when something goes wrong, with time kept aside each day.
The New Patient Comprehensive Care Visit
A thorough, unhurried first appointment where we get to know you and your mouth, and leave you with a clear, honest plan.
- Comprehensive examination
- Digital X-rays & photos
- Oral cancer screening
- Gum health assessment
- Scale, clean & polish
- 3D digital scan
- Smile & bite check
- Personalised care plan
Care that earns its keep
No judgement, ever
Nervous, or been away a while? You’ll get a calm welcome and a plan, never a lecture.
Honest advice
We tell you when the simplest option is the right one, and when something isn’t worth doing.
Here since 1980
Four decades caring for families across Melbourne’s inner south-east, on the same corner.
The people you’ll see
Dr Anbar Ganatra
Cosmetic & General Dentist
Dr Edmund Goldman
Dentist
Dr Jarrod Dean
Dentist
Dr Marina Bekheet
General Dentist
Good to ask
Do I need a crown, or would a veneer do?
It depends on whether the tooth needs strength or just a nicer face. We’ll show you.
I want quality work that lasts, is that your approach?
Yes, we take time to plan restorative work properly rather than rush a quick fix.
What’s the difference between a crown and a veneer?
A veneer is a thin facing for looks; a crown caps and strengthens a whole tooth. We’ll show you which fits.
How close is Armadale?
About five minutes, via Orrong Road or High Street.
Make us your Armadale dentist
Book a consultation and we'll be in touch within one business day.
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
Opening hours
- Monday8.30am – 5.00pm
- Tue – Wed8.30am – 6.00pm
- Thu – Fri8.30am – 5.00pm
- Saturday9.00am – 4.00pm
- SundayClosed
Caring for families on the corner of Dandenong Road since 1980, across Melbourne's inner south-east.