How it compares in Tweed Heads South
| Fact | This clinic | Tweed Heads South |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 636 | 62 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 3% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “modern equipment” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “no judgement” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $199 | $199 middle of 5 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2016 | 2006 at the middle of 5 clinics |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 636 written reviews mention
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84Friendly team
Close to the Tweed Heads South average.
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76Explains things clearly
2.6× the Tweed Heads South average.
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38Gentle treatment
Close to the Tweed Heads South average.
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18At ease when nervous
4.2× the Tweed Heads South average.
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18Thorough
1.9× the Tweed Heads South average.
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15Fair prices
Close to the Tweed Heads South average.
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13Calm atmosphere
1.7× the Tweed Heads South average.
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9Quick and efficient
1.6× the Tweed Heads South average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- ClearCorrectGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 1983 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 65 614 837 491, active since Sep 2016 · private company
Business name registered 2019 (ABN Lookup)
“TC Smiles provides excellence in all areas of general dentistry, for prevention and treatment including fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, dental implants, whitening procedures and veneers. We strive to help you discover your best smile with a holistic approach to care. With the latest dental technology available, you’ll have the best possible treatment options at your disposal. Our friendly and highly qualified dentists are ready to meet with you now!”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $199 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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
- 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: 12/112 Minjungbal Dr
12/112 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Portuguese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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New Location - TC Smiles
0.5 km
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Tweed Family Dental
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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South Tweed Dental
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call TC Smiles
Tweed Heads South: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · tcsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count