How it compares in Sydney
| Fact | This clinic | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 470 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “great with kids” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 2% | 1% on average |
| ABN active since | 2014 | 2013 at the middle of 1,216 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 218 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 351 of 3,060 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: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (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; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (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: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental care offered. 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; oral sedation or anxiety medication. (its website)
What 470 written reviews mention
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89Friendly team
Close to the Sydney average.
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53Gentle treatment
1.4× the Sydney average.
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22Great with kids
3.8× the Sydney average.
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15Explains things clearly
Below the Sydney average.
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12Kids enjoy their visits
5.7× the Sydney average.
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9Fair prices
Below the Sydney average.
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9Clean clinic
Close to the Sydney average.
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8At ease when nervous
1.4× the Sydney average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 1998 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 66 121 530 615, active since May 2014 · sole trader
Business name registered 2015 (ABN Lookup)
“At The TLC Dentist, we know how difficult it can be to make time to see the dentist. That's why we take appointments until 6:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and we're open on Saturdays until 2pm! We provide quality dental care at a time that's convenient to you.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Crown from $700 per tooth
- Health funds
- 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, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its crown price is “from $700”: 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: 251 Homer St
251 Homer St, Earlwood NSW 2206Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Pain Free Dentist Sydney
2.4 km · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Every Smile Dental - Marrickville
2.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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The Gum Specialists - Dr Paul Tsai - Specialist Periodontist
2.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call The TLC Dentist
Earlwood: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · thetlcdentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count