How it compares in Central Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Central Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 150 | 19 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 14% | 7% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 33 of 100 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 22 of 134 clinics confirm it |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 26 of 134 clinics confirm it |
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $6,500 single tooth
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $6,500 full treatment
- Veneer $1,200 per tooth
- Teeth whitening $800
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $6,500”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
What 150 written reviews mention
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36Friendly team
1.5× the Central Coast average.
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21Explains things clearly
2.1× the Central Coast average.
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16Gentle treatment
1.5× the Central Coast average.
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7Thorough
3.0× the Central Coast average.
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5At ease when nervous
1.6× the Central Coast average.
Treatments it confirms (5)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. $1,200. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- ClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
“At Bluewater Dental, we are passionate about providing exceptional dental care at an affordable price. Our team of skilled and compassionate Tuggerah dentists provide high-quality dental solutions to every member of the family. A focus on conservative, preventative care. Offering an array of services, including general checkup and cleans to cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, and implants. Patients with health plans have no out-of-pocket costs for preventative care. Visit our website today!”
Getting there: Suite H 154/156 Pacific Hwy
Suite H 154/156 Pacific Hwy, Tuggerah NSW 2259Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Gujarati, Hindi, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Digital Dental Surgery Tuggerah
0.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Church St Dental
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Vitality Dental Tuggerah
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Bluewater Dental
Tuggerah: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · bluewaterdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count