How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 205 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $295 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
-
Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
-
Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; orthodontics for teenagers. (its website)
-
Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
-
Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (its website)
-
Dentists for kids
Its website: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (its website)
-
Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
-
Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
-
Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; flexible dentures. (its website)
-
Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Gum treatmentits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Primescan scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPDASEASPITIRACDS
- Established
- 1993 (its website)
“Availability, affordability and a relaxed ambience — three great reasons to make Core Dental Carrum Downs your local dentist. Our experienced team of General Dentists and Paediatric Dentists have made it their mission to provide exceptional dental care services for you and your loved ones. Whilst our highly trained oral therapists and hygienists will assist with regular professional hygiene care and the ongoing maintenance of your teeth. Our registered Specialist Orthodontists are on hand to help you achieve your perfect smile, offering both traditional braces and Invisalign, the clear…”
What 205 written reviews mention
-
28Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
-
13Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
-
13Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
-
7Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
-
6At ease when nervous
2.0× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $295 exam, scale and clean
- Teeth whitening from $295
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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 teeth whitening price is “from $295”: 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.
Getting there: 5/335 Ballarto Rd
5/335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
-
Carrum Downs Dental Group
1.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
-
Seaford Smiles Dental
3.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
-
Central Dental Frankston
5.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Core Dental Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · coredental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count