How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 452 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “easy to book” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 17% | 9% on average |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 344 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. $1,500. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. From $395. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: first dental visit soon after first tooth; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. 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: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; full 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: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Veneer $1,500 per tooth
- Crown from $1,800 per tooth
- Extraction from $250 per tooth
- Teeth whitening from $395
- Filling from $180
- 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, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its crown price is “from $1,800”: 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.
What 452 written reviews mention
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77Gentle treatment
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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62Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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25Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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19Thorough
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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11Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
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6At ease when nervous
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Quick and efficient
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
Below the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
“For over 30 years, SIA has been serving the Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Strathmore, Niddrie & Surrounding suburbs. SIA Dental Essendon is home to friendly and experienced dentists providing trusted, ethical, and convenient dental services including: ✅ General dental checkups and cleaning ✅ Crowns and Implants ✅ Root canal treatment ✅ Emergency dental treatment ✅ Teeth whitening ✅ Invisalign or Clear aligners ✅ Resin or ceramic veneers We accept all health funds and are also preferred providers for HCF and NIB.”
Getting there: 1136/1140 Mt Alexander Rd
1136/1140 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC 3040Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Urdu (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Dental One
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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The Smile Collective
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call SIA Dental Essendon
Essendon: open Saturday and Sunday, late on Fri, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · siadental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count