How it compares in Cairns
| Fact | This clinic | Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 179 | 39 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “answers every question” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 15 of 47 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 10 of 47 clinics with listed hours |
What 179 written reviews mention
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45Friendly team
1.6× the Cairns average.
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13Explains things clearly
Close to the Cairns average.
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13Gentle treatment
Close to the Cairns average.
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7Fair prices
Close to the Cairns average.
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6At ease when nervous
2.5× the Cairns average.
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5Easy to get to
19.5× the Cairns average.
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5Quick and efficient
1.9× the Cairns average.
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5Answers every question
2.1× the Cairns average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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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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Dentists for kids
Its website: first dental visit soon after first tooth; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; full dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $249 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, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- ClearCorrectDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 1951 (its website)
“At 1300SMILES Dentists in Cairns Central, we're set on delivering the highest quality of dentistry possible. We specialise in all ages, from children to adults. Our dentists provide great quality services and thoughtful patient care while providing patients with all the information needed about their oral health needs.”
Getting there
Cairns Central Shopping Centre, 1/21 McLeod St, Cairns City QLD 4870Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dentures
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Cairns Dental Anaesthetic Centre
0.7 km · 19 reviews
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Happy's Denture Clinic
3.3 km · 1 review
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Total Smile Care Corner
3.3 km · 2 reviews
Call 1300SMILES Dentists Cairns Central
Cairns City: open Saturday, late on Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · 1300smiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count