Good to know before you call
- 11% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 5% across Melbourne.
How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 55 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 11% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 11% | 8% on average |
| 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 (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (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; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: flexible dentures; immediate dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 55 written reviews mention
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10Gentle treatment
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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6Explains things clearly
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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6Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- General anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignLaserTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
“South Melbourne Dental Smiles is a modern dentist in South Melbourne providing comprehensive dental care for individuals and families. The clinic offers preventive dentistry, dental check-ups, cleans, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, emergency dental care, and restorative treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. Conveniently located on Clarendon Street, the practice focuses on comfortable, patient-centred care using modern dental technology and personalised treatment planning.”
Getting there: 214 Clarendon St
214 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Korean, Vietnamese (its website).
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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.
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Core Dental South Melbourne
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Core Dental Southbank
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Garden Haven Dental
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call South Melbourne Dental Smiles
South Melbourne: open Sunday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · southmelbournedentalsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count