How it compares in Newcastle
| Fact | This clinic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 226 | 27 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 6% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 11% | 7% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | from $95 | $199 middle of 11 clinics |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 35 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 19 of 194 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 20 of 194 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
What 226 written reviews mention
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35Friendly team
Close to the Newcastle average.
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24Gentle treatment
1.5× the Newcastle average.
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15Explains things clearly
Close to the Newcastle average.
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6Quick and efficient
2.1× the Newcastle average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansAir abrasionDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
“Thornton Dental - Award-Winning Family & Cosmetic Dentist Voted Thornton's top cosmetic dental clinic by Three Best Rated. Led by Dr Sri Borra, we provide exceptional dental care for all ages with state-of-the-art technology including CBCT 3D imaging and intraoral scanners. Services: dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, smile makeovers, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal, wisdom teeth removal, emergency dentistry, children's dentistry. Veterans welcome. Family-friendly care from check-ups to advanced cosmetic procedures.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean from $95 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its check-up & clean price is “from $95”: 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.
Getting there
Thornton Shopping Centre, Shop 30/1 Taylor Ave, Thornton NSW 2322Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Fletcher Dental Care
11.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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MS Dental Fletcher
11.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Sandgate Family Dental
12.0 km
Call Thornton Dental
Thornton: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · thorntondental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count