How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 596 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle with needle fear” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “handles serious dental fear” | 1% | 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 | 2016 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (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; zoom teeth whitening. (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; 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: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant-supported dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 596 written reviews mention
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104Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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65Explains things clearly
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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52Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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18At ease when nervous
2.1× the Melbourne average.
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14Calm atmosphere
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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13Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Invisalign patients
1.9× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Primescan scannerSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apnea
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 19 613 847 475, active since Jul 2016 · private company (ABN Lookup)
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 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: 437 Princes Hwy
437 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Narre Warren Family Dental Group
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Victor Crescent Dental Clinic
1.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Glowing Smiles Dental
1.5 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Smile Lounge
Narre Warren: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilelounge.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count