How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 185 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “kids' braces done here” | 4% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “happy with their new smile” | 4% | 0% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2004 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
What 185 written reviews mention
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43Friendly team
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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25Invisalign patients
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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8Happy with their new smile
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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8Kids' braces done here
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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6Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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6Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Answers every question
1.8× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D printerInvisalignSpark alignersiTero scanner
- Established
- 1984 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 56 958 834 558, active since Jul 2004 · sole trader (ABN Lookup)
“Welcome to Knox City Orthodontics in Wantirna South, one of Melbourne’s trusted leaders in Orthodontics, since 2002! Proudly serving the south east community of Melbourne to increase their confidence with beautiful and healthy smiles. Dr Bruce Baker, Specialist Orthodontist, has undergone extensive training and can offer a range of treatments for all ages, your smile is in safe hands! Dr Baker is the President of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (Victorian division) and has spent years dedicated to teaching Post Graduate Orthodontic Students at Melbourne University.”
Treatments it confirms (3)
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Braces & aligners
Listed under orthodontics. Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (its listing · 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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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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
Knox Shopping Centre, Suite 501,Level 5 Knox City Office Tower, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South VIC 3152Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for emergency dentist
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MedCentral Dental
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Melbourne Orthodontic Group - Wantirna
0.2 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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One Smile Knox
0.4 km · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under orthodontics” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under orthodontics on its business listing. A listing category is not specialist registration: a dentist's specialist status is on the AHPRA register. Search AHPRA register ↗
Call Knox City Orthodontics
Wantirna South: late on Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · knoxorthodontics.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count