How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 268 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 5% | 4% on average |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; explanation of how dental implants work. From $3,900. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: invisalign; clear aligners. (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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Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); simple extraction. From $200. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: denture (and crown/bridge) repairs; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping 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)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 268 written reviews mention
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44Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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26Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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16At ease when nervous
4.1× the Melbourne average.
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13Fair prices
1.4× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $3,900 single tooth
- Wisdom tooth removal from $200 per tooth
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $3,900”: 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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
“Carrum Downs Dental Group is a trusted family dentist providing comprehensive dental services under one roof. We are committed to apply our dental knowledge and skills in a caring way and provide our patients with the best possible care. We believe in giving our patients a choice in treatment and will always educate and discuss treatment options with patients before a decision is made. Our staff is very good with children and will do whatever it takes to calm them down and distract them with IPAD while the treatment is performed.”
Getting there
Shop, t5/100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Core Dental Carrum Downs
1.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Seaford Smiles Dental
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Central Dental Frankston
6.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Carrum Downs Dental Group
Carrum Downs: open Saturday and Sunday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · carrumdownsdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count