How it compares in Sunshine Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 113 | 46 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 3% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 37 of 173 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 39 of 173 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 35 of 228 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 36 of 228 clinics confirm it |
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $5,500 single tooth
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $5,500 full treatment
- Veneer from $1,299 per tooth
- Crown $1,495 per tooth
- Root canal from $1,045
- Wisdom tooth removal from $430 per tooth
- Extraction from $265 per tooth
- Teeth whitening $350
- Filling from $215
- 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
- Its dental implant price is “from $5,500”: 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.
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. From $5,500. (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: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. From $1,299. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. From $430. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. From $1,045. (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; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; sedation options for anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 113 written reviews mention
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25Friendly team
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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11Gentle treatment
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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9Explains things clearly
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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7Fair prices
2.1× the Sunshine Coast average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Damon bracesGeneral anaestheticIV sedationInvisalign
“Sunshine Smiles Dental has a tradition of trusted family dental care in Coolum Beach. Our gentle and caring team combines extensive clinical experience to provide comfortable and personalised care, even for the most nervous patients. We take pride in listening to you and explaining all options that respect your budget and time while delivering honest and ethical treatments that utilise the highest-quality materials and dental practices.”
Getting there
Coolum Village Shopping Ctr, 8-26 Birtwill St, Coolum Beach QLD 4573Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Japanese, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Dentistry on Coolum
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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CoastWide Smiles Dentalcare
1.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Dental Centre Peregian Springs
3.4 km · 9 reviews
Call Sunshine Smiles Dental
Coolum Beach: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · sunshinesmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count