How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 35 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $99 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2024 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 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 (8)
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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); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); simple extraction. (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 care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: flexible dentures; immediate 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)
- Dental implantsits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Gum treatmentits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 88 487 737 497, active since Dec 2024 · trust (ABN Lookup)
“Gentle Care Smiles is a trusted dental clinic in Vermont, VIC 3133, conveniently located at 588 Canterbury Road. Serving Vermont South, Forest Hill, Wantirna and surrounding areas. Led by Dr Milu Varghese, our experienced team provides gentle, modern dental care for the whole family. We prioritise your comfort and wellbeing at every visit. Services include comprehensive check-ups, teeth cleaning, tooth-coloured fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth removal, Invisalign, orthodontic braces, teeth whitening, gum disease treatment and oral cancer screenings.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $99 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- 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
- 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.
What 35 written reviews mention
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10Explains things clearly
3.5× the Melbourne average.
Getting there: 588 Canterbury Rd
588 Canterbury Rd, Vermont VIC 3133Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Lincoln Dental
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Brentford Dental
1.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Gentle Care Smiles
Vermont: late on Tue, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · gentlecaresmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count