How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 225 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| 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: 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 with custom-made trays. (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; 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 listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Denturesits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 225 written reviews mention
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51Friendly team
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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28Gentle treatment
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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17Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Calm atmosphere
2.7× the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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5Hygienist praised
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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, Help with early super release. (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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
“My Smile Dental is a leading dental clinic in Sydenham, founded by Dr. Melly Salih in 2005. Our dentists offer complete dental care, from check-ups, cleans, and children's dentistry to Invisalign, veneers, crowns, and wisdom teeth removal. We provide a calm, comfortable environment, accept major health funds, offer flexible payment plans, and bulk bill eligible children under CDBS. Welcoming patients from Hillside, Taylors Lakes, Caroline Springs, and Melbourne's western suburbs. Book today”
Getting there: 518 Melton Hwy
518 Melton Hwy, Sydenham VIC 3037Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Taylors Lakes Dental House
1.0 km · 17 reviews
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Springs Dental Group
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Orion's Dental Taylors Lakes
3.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call My Smile Dental
Sydenham: open Saturday, late on Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · mysmiledental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count