How it compares in Townsville
| Fact | This clinic | Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 88 | 31 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 10% | 6% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $249 | $249 middle of 8 clinics |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 14 of 45 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 9 of 45 clinics with listed hours |
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; flexible dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 88 written reviews mention
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12Gentle treatment
1.9× the Townsville average.
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11Friendly team
Below the Townsville average.
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9Explains things clearly
1.6× the Townsville average.
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 proud to be Upper Ross' most reliable and trusted local dentist. By putting our patients first, we've made a dentistry that improves your oral health while being affordable and reliable. With dental payment plans available, there's no reason to hold off on your family's dental needs.”
Getting there: 1199 Riverway Dr
1199 Riverway Dr, Rasmussen QLD 4815Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for braces & aligners
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Aspire Dental
0.2 km · 10 reviews
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Absolutely Dental @ Kirwan Plaza, Townsville
5.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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1300SMILES Dentists Douglas
5.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call 1300SMILES Dentists Upper Ross
Rasmussen: 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