How it compares in Sunshine Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 182 | 46 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 3% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $249 | $199 middle of 20 clinics |
What 182 written reviews mention
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34Friendly team
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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33Gentle treatment
2.0× the Sunshine Coast average.
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11Explains things clearly
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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5Thorough
1.9× the Sunshine Coast 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 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)
“1300SMILES are Caloundra's most preferred local dentist. Our services range from general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry orthodontics, restorative dentistry and specialisations in dentistry for all ages. If you're looking for a dentist that does great work for your oral health, we can help. With dental payment plans available, now is the time to put your teeth first.”
Getting there: 22 Minchinton St
22 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD 4551Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for emergency dentist
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The Denture Care Group Sunshine Coast
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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The Caloundra Dentist
1.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Custom Denture Clinic - Caloundra
1.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call 1300SMILES Dentists Caloundra
Caloundra: 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