How it compares in Gold Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 330 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “invisalign patients” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “modern equipment” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 53 of 308 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 45 of 407 clinics confirm it |
| Wisdom teeth & oral surgery | Confirmed | 96 of 407 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; dental implants. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces; invisalign. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); simple extraction. (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: emergency dental care offered; same-day emergency appointments. (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)
- Teeth whiteningits website
What 330 written reviews mention
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52Friendly team
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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31Gentle treatment
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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23Explains things clearly
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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10Fair prices
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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9At ease when nervous
1.5× the Gold Coast average.
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9Invisalign patients
3.0× the Gold Coast average.
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7Calm atmosphere
1.5× the Gold Coast average.
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5Happy with their new smile
3.5× the Gold Coast average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
“Based in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, Mermaid Smiles is your local Gold Coast cosmetic dentist run by an all-female team. Our boutique dental spa delivers state-of-the-art smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, Invisalign®, whitening, check-ups, hygiene and digital dentistry — all with a gentle, personalised touch. Experience precision, comfort and warmth in every visit. Discover why Gold Coast families trust our women-led practice for modern cosmetic dentistry. Book online or call today.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (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: Shop 4/2532 Gold Coast Hwy
Shop 4/2532 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Evans Dental
0.6 km · 3 reviews
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Sunshine Boulevard Dental
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Proud Smile Dental Pacific Fair
0.7 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Mermaid Smiles
Mermaid Beach: late on Tue, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · mermaidsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count