How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 299 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $199 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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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). (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: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. $595. (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; 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 Sunday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 299 written reviews mention
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32Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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28Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Thorough
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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8Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
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8Quick and efficient
2.6× the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $199 exam, scale and clean
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $3,000 full treatment
- Teeth whitening $595
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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, DVA card accepted, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its invisalign / clear aligners price is “from $3,000”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)ZoomiTero scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
Getting there: Unit 1/340 Bell St
Unit 1/340 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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True Dental Care Preston
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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The Smile Designer
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Chic Dental
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call New Smiles Dental
Preston: open Sunday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · newsmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count