How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 193 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 6% | 4% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $199 | $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 | 2014 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: gold standard implant care claim; implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; 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; whitening trays kept for future top-ups. $895. (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (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: complete (full) dentures; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
What 193 written reviews mention
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24Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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20Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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17Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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11Fair prices
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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7Great with kids
3.3× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D printerClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 21 168 632 540, active since Mar 2014 · private company
Business name registered 2016 (ABN Lookup)
“Our vision at Mentone Smiles is to provide affordable family dentistry whilst maintaining the highest standards of dental care. At our family owned practice, our caring and highly experienced team will guide and support your choices throughout your dental care. Our focus is our Preventative Dental Program which will help you create long-term habits, minimal future intervention and life-long healthy smiles. Our philosophy at Mentone Smiles is to treat our patients like our own family, emphasizing communication, If you would like to arrange a consultation with our friendly team of experts…”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $199 exam, scale and clean
- Teeth whitening $895
- 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 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
Thrift Park Dentist, Shop 23/171 Nepean Hwy, Mentone VIC 3194Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Dentist On Warrigal Cheltenham
1.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Captivate Dental
3.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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BC Dental Beaumaris
3.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Mentone Smiles
Mentone: late on Mon, Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · mentonesmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count