How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 190 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “answers every question” | 3% | 1% on average |
| 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; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). $4,400. (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: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (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 listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 190 written reviews mention
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34Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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19Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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15Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Invisalign patients
4.7× the Melbourne average.
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5Answers every question
1.8× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaSpark alignersTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentVELscope
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 1997 (its website)
“FirstBite Dental is your trusted Essendon dentist, offering high-quality care in a friendly, modern dental clinic. If you’re looking for a dentist in Essendon, our experienced team provides everything from general check-ups and cleans to Invisalign, implants, and cosmetic dentistry. As one of the leading dental care clinics Essendon patients rely on, we focus on comfort, prevention, and long-term results. Conveniently located, FirstBite Dental is the Essendon dentist for families, professionals, and anyone seeking a healthier smile.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant $4,400 single tooth
- 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
- 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.
Getting there: 309 Keilor Rd
309 Keilor Rd, Essendon VIC 3040On-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Keilor Road Dental
0.1 km · 13 reviews
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Verdant Dental
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dental @ Niddrie Plaza
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call FirstBite Dental Essendon
Essendon: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · firstbite.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count