How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 664 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “costs explained upfront” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “dentist calm with children” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
What 664 written reviews mention
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132Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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83Explains things clearly
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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66Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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17At ease when nervous
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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14Great with kids
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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13Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
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11Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Modern equipment
1.7× the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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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 website)
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Dentures
Its website: flexible dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: IV (intravenous) sedation; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening $488
- Health funds
- Says it's in the HCF More For Teeth network. 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, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With HCF More For Teeth? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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 it lists
- On its website
- General anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentiTero scanner
- Established
- 2016 (its website)
“Cranbourne North Dental was founded with an aim to provide quality care for every tooth, young, old and anything in between! We are a local Cranbourne dentist that offers exceptional general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implants, orthodontics, Invisalign and wisdom teeth removals for all our patients. Our aim is for all our patients to be comfortable with us and we will do everything to make that happen. We want your visit to be relaxed (definitely no tears or screams!) and more importantly for you to understand everything that we recommend.”
Getting there: 173 William Thwaites Blvd
173 William Thwaites Blvd, Cranbourne North VIC 3977Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Farsi, Greek, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Aura Dentists Cranbourne
2.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Woodleigh Waters Dental
2.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Crown Dental Group - Dental & Denture Centre
2.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Cranbourne North Dental
Cranbourne North: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · cranbournenorthdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count