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Dental Health Guides

Fresh Year, Fresh Smile, How to Use Your Private Health Benefits

A new year begins quietly.
Benefits reset. Calendars open.
And many people miss the window without realising it.

Private health benefits are designed to support preventive care. Not urgent fixes. Not last-minute repairs. When used intentionally, they help protect your oral health before problems take hold.

Why the reset matters
At the start of the year, private health limits reset. This means check-ups, cleans and preventive treatments become available again. Waiting too long often means rushing later or missing out altogether.

Dental issues rarely appear overnight. They build slowly. Early appointments allow small concerns to be addressed before they become complex.

What preventive dental care really does

Routine dental visits support long-term health in quiet ways. They:

  • Detect early decay before it spreads
  • Monitor gum health and inflammation
  • Remove plaque and hardened buildup
  • Protect enamel through professional care
  • Create a clear plan for future treatment if needed

Preventive care is not about fixing problems. It is about reducing the chance they develop at all.

Why early appointments matter

Booking early in the year creates space. Space to plan. Space to prioritise. Space to use your benefits thoughtfully rather than reactively.

It also allows flexibility. Treatment can be paced. Decisions can be made calmly. Oral health becomes part of a routine rather than something delayed until discomfort appears.

Think of it like maintenance
Servicing a car before warning lights appear keeps everything running smoothly. Dental care works the same way. Regular attention protects functional comfort and confidence.

The takeaway
Private health benefits are most powerful when used early and intentionally. A simple check-up and clean can set the tone for the year ahead and support a healthy bright smile long-term.

Care works best when it is proactive rather than rushed.

The Nimble

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Best For:

If you have stained teeth, an upcoming special event, or would like to try us out.

Details

The Nimble is a “dental freshen up” aka a mini checkup and removal of teeth stains. It could be for those who need a taste-test before launching into the full Sage Menu. Or, for our dedicated Sage members who crave a “freshen up” in between their big rituals, for an event or for the simple pleasure of it!

Benefits

Expect a relaxing, refreshing maintenance ritual that ensures continued optimal oral health.

Price

Up to $150*

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost.

30 minute ritual

  • Targeted stain removal on front teeth.
  • Brief examination to gain an overview of current health status.
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth.
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The Essential Ritual

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Best For:

If you haven’t been to the dentist or had a clean in 6-months or longer.

Details

It encompasses a thorough examination and dental clean of teeth and gums including checks for oral cancer, jaw and muscle tightness, tooth wear and gum recession, airway and breathing screening and alignment of teeth.

Benefits

Ongoing preventative care can mean no emergency dental work, which means less cost, less stress and less pain. By indulging in the Essential Ritual on a regular basis, you increase your peace of mind and overall sense of balance and wellbeing.

Price

Up to $400*

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost. We accept all private health funds for preventative dental rituals.

60 min ritual for new patients

  • A thorough examination of teeth and gums including checks for oral cancer, jaw and muscle tightness, tooth wear and gum recession, airway and breathing screening and alignment of teeth.
  • Thorough teeth clean and stain removal with EMS Technology
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
  • X-rays (as needed) and 3D scans to create a model of your teeth, assisting with education about the unique features of your mouth.
  • Cleansing fluoride wash and varnish.

30 min ritual for EXISTING patients

  • Thorough teeth clean and stain removal with EMS Technology
  • Monitoring and comparison of change based on previous 3D scans and x-rays
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
  • Cleansing fluoride wash and varnish
  • X-rays when necessary*

*Further X-rays are usually required every 2 years and will always be offered to existing patients with no additional out of pocket charges.

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The Glow

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Best For:

If you’re someone that loves immediate results, wants white teeth and has an upcoming event.

Details

An initial consultation will clarify your in-chair whitening journey. Our in-chair whitening treatment will leave your teeth at their optimal brightness. Expect immediate stain removal, high concentration whitening gel and application of blue light (in-chair) with the addition of take-home kit for top ups (including personalised moulds of your teeth and whitening gels).

Best for: time poor, important event go-ers, the impatient (we see you!) and anyone who loves to flash their very best smile at a moment’s notice.

Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefit of enhancing your smile, as registered dental clinicians we only utilise active ingredients that are proven to work. Unlike online or over-the-counter alternatives, which are prohibited from using these ingredients and instead add alternatives like citric acid which can have negative consequences or at best, no effect at all.

Price

  • Up to $750 (with no take-home whitening)*
  • Up to $950 (with take-home whitening)*

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost.

15 min consultation

  • Complimentary consultation to ensure in-chair whitening is best for you

75 min ritual

  • Stain removal, followed by the use of Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed 25% hydrogen peroxide (up to 8 shades whiter).
  • Custom made whitening trays and gels for at-home top ups.
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
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The Align

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Best For:

If you want to improve and feel confident with your smile but still want to have your (beautifully) natural teeth.

Details

An initial consultation will clarify your Invisalign journey. Using AI we then monitor your progress, which helps decrease in-person appointments. Length of treatment varies by individual but is usually completed within 3 to 12 months.

Benefits

Clear aligners (such as Invisalign), over traditional braces, allows you to continue living life with your pearly whites uncluttered by metal. Its non-invasive nature makes the process of straightening your teeth a walk in the park. And when it’s done at Sage, you get the pleasure of being in our space, which is designed for self-care.

Price

From $70 pw (on a direct debit payment plan)*

Other payment options also available.

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost.

  • We ensure a specialist Orthodontist in combination with a general dentist, delivers this highly nuanced treatment. This ensures any case, no matter the complexity, can generally be treated.
  • Our dental team (including your Orthodontist) monitors your progress virtually or in-person (whatever works best for you).
  • We embrace cutting-edge technology and research, such as utilising 3D scans to ensure tooth movements are tracking accordingly based on the initial plan.
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The Renew

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Best For:

If you have acute or chronic jaw pain and you’re unsure what is needed and want some relief.

Details

A deep renewal of the jaw muscle via a 20 minute release massage to ease tightness, pain and ongoing issues that arise from clenching and grinding.

Benefits

Prevention over intervention is key! This ritual lets you discover the underlying cause of your clenching. By releasing the tension, we stop the problem at its source rather than offering bandaid solutions.

Price

Up to $100*

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost.

  • Targeted massage treatment of the muscles of mastication that cause clenching.
  • Treatment completed by specialist Osteopath.
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The Glow & Go

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Details

This ritual provides you with a take-home whitening kit that includes customised moulds of your teeth and high concentration whitening gels. Set aside 15 minutes for an “impression” appointment (of your teeth, not your personality although we’re equally thrilled to meet both).

Importantly, we will always offer an honest and informed opinion on how the whitening will work for you, with all of your circumstances –

Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefit of enhancing your smile, as registered dental clinicians we only utilise active ingredients that are proven to work. Unlike online or over-the-counter alternatives, which are prohibited from using these ingredients and instead add alternatives like citric acid which can have negative consequences or at best, no effect at all.

Price

$400

*Out of pocket cost. Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer may cover a portion of the cost.

  • Custom whitening trays
  • Dentist regulated take-home whitening gels
  • Honest advice and Instructions for use
The Glow & Co tube at Sage Space Dental Darlinghurst

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