Compare Christchurch dentists
179 clinics, most information first, not a ranking of care
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Fendalton Dental
Strowan · 99a Glandovey Road · (03) 351 1188
A check-up and clean is listed at NZ$49, below the middle of the starting prices 5 Christchurch clinics publish.
Its website names Dr Keith Chiang and Dr Shweta Gautam and 3 more; gives 2007 as its start; lists emergency dental treatment, dental pain and infection care and CBCT 3D and panoramic imaging. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published28reviews: Explains things clearly39reviews: Friendly team
Check-up & clean $49
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Christchurch Boutique Dental
Riccarton · 105 Wainui Street · (03) 925 9929
Its listing shows Saturday opening, making it one of 24 of 144 Christchurch clinics with listed hours open that day.
Its website names Dr. Kah Ern Sha and Dr. David Kao and 5 more; lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and microscope used during dental treatment. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyACC injuriesPayment plansOpen Saturday14reviews: Modern equipment10reviews: Invisalign patients
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Pathway Dental
Riccarton · 1/110 Riccarton Road · (03) 366 8866
Its listing shows Sunday opening from 9 am to 5 pm.
Its website names Dr. Soon Jee Low and Dr. Danni Chen and 4 more; lists implant and fixed bridges for missing teeth, 3D technology and virtual surgical planning and CAD/CAM crowns in one visit. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansGerman9reviews: Modern equipment30reviews: Gentle treatment
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Garden City Dental
Christchurch Central City · 237 Bealey Avenue · (03) 379 6222
In 10 of its 29 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023, patients report work failed or needed fixing; these are individual patients' accounts.
Its website names Rozeleen Rahiman; gives 2005 as its start; lists wisdom teeth assessment and removal, payment plans with instalments and Invisalign. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 3.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationnib First ChoiceACC injuriesPayment plans22reviews: Fair prices22reviews: Friendly team
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QE2 Dental
North New Brighton · 78 Rookwood Avenue · (03) 388 0881
Listed hours run until 7:00 pm on Wednesday.
Its website lists replacement of missing teeth, restorations matched to your natural teeth and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Jun 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plans5reviews: Friendly team
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Beale & Cullen
Strowan · 393 Papanui Road · (03) 354 5450
Its website says treatments include implant restorations and bridges, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, and teeth whitening.
Its website gives 2021 as its start; lists IV sedation, hygiene appointments and CAD/CAM crowns in one visit. Its listing notes free street parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesSpanish7reviews: Friendly team
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Sweet Tooth Dental
St Albans · 248B Cranford Street · (03) 662 5025
Confirmed: IV sedation, sedation options for treatment
Its website lists IV sedation available in the clinic, oral surgery procedures and wisdom teeth assessment and removal. Its listing notes accessible parking; latest review Jul 2026.
10 reviewsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansOpen Saturday
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Dental on Kilmore
Christchurch Central City · 128 Kilmore Street · (03) 379 6766
Its website lists dental implants, teeth whitening and root canal treatment.
Its website names Dr. Sally Woods and Dr Heather Wallis and 3 more; lists clear aligners, angel Aligners available and x-rays and OPG imaging for diagnosis. Its listing notes accessible parking; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published6reviews: Friendly team
Check-up & clean $164
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Longhurst Dental
Halswell · 53 Caulfield Avenue · (03) 322 1622
There are 20 written reviews.
Its website lists care for anxious and phobic patients, children's dentistry and tooth extractions. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 3.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyACC injuriesPayment plansSedation
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Studio Dental
Strowan · 369 Papanui Road · (03) 366 3399
Its website says dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment and sedation for nervous patients are offered.
Its website names Dr. Jenny Kim and Dana Jung and 1 more; gives 2010 as its start; lists local anaesthetic for comfort, tooth-coloured fillings and x-rays and OPG imaging for diagnosis. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, women-owned; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsIV sedationPayment plansBulgarian & French8reviews: Modern equipment11reviews: Hygienist praised
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Smile Concepts
Sydenham · 104 Colombo Street · (03) 332 6399
Wednesday opening hours are 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Its website names Dr. Natalie Majgaonkar and Dr. Sarah R. Bryant; gives 2006 as its start; lists replacement of missing teeth, EMS Airflow guided biofilm therapy and tooth-coloured fillings. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsIV sedationPayment plans12reviews: Gentle treatment11reviews: Explains things clearly
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Carlton Dental Care
Merivale · 24 Papanui Road · (03) 355 8020
Its website lists children's dentistry and emergency appointments; its website and its listing include sedation for nervous patients.
Its website gives 1963 as its start; lists care for anxious and phobic patients, replacement of missing teeth and dental implants. Its listing notes on-site parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plans14reviews: Friendly team7reviews: Gentle treatment
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Elmwood Dental Centre
Strowan · 6 Wairakei Road · (03) 355 2348
Its website says it offers dental implants, root canal treatment and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website lists replacement of missing teeth, porcelain and composite veneers and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Jun 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsIV sedationACC injuries8reviews: Gentle treatment8reviews: Friendly team
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Colombo Street Dental
Sydenham · 201 Colombo Street · (03) 337 4596
In individual patients' accounts, 6 of its 11 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023 report a rude or dismissive dentist, while 3 report rude or unhelpful reception.
Its website names Dr Sam Brady and Dr Kerry Chen and 1 more; lists care for anxious and phobic patients, tooth extractions and local anaesthetic for comfort. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 100+ ratingsOpen SaturdayIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published16reviews: Fair prices5reviews: At ease when nervous
Check-up & clean $223
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Duxton Dental
Riccarton · 22 Bartlett Street · (03) 348 5488
Teeth whitening is priced from NZ$200, well below the middle of the starting prices 14 Christchurch clinics publish.
Its website names Dr. Grahame Dutton; gives 1996 as its start; lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and free consultation available. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsSouthern Cross Affiliated ProviderPayment plansPrices published17reviews: Friendly team
Teeth whitening from $200
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Dentistry With A Smile
Hillmorton · 10 Lincoln Road · (03) 338 0088
Its website lists teeth whitening, children's dentistry and emergency appointments.
Its website names Matthew Loh and Dawson Young and 6 more; gives 2011 as its start; lists fissure sealants, fluoride treatment and quotes for Work and Income funding assistance. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansKorean & Mandarin5reviews: Friendly team
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Halswell Dental
Halswell · 284 Halswell Road · (03) 322 9577
Its listing shows Monday opening until 7:00 pm, and its website lists sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Anita Xie and Christine Williams and 6 more; lists sedation (type not specified), dental pain and infection care and preventative dentistry. Its listing notes free street parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansMandarin8reviews: Friendly team
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Church Corner Dental Surgery
Upper Riccarton · 2 Yaldhurst Road · (03) 348 5750
Its website lists dental implants, root canal treatment and emergency appointments.
Its website names Dr Kent Agar and Anita Xie and 2 more; lists replacement of missing teeth, tooth extractions and ACC provider for injury treatment. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuries5reviews: Quick and efficient8reviews: Fair prices
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Northwest Dental
Bryndwr · 296 Wairakei Road · (03) 359 8300
Its website says it offers implant-related care, root canal treatment and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Chris Kennedy and Dr Amelia Yu and 2 more; gives 1993 as its start; lists hygiene appointments, replacement of missing teeth and IV sedation available in the clinic. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsIV sedationSouthern Cross Affiliated ProviderPayment plans8reviews: Friendly team
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Dental Care on Barrington
Spreydon · 295 Barrington Street · (03) 337 3766
Its website lists dental implants, teeth whitening, wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery, root canal treatment and emergency appointments.
Its website names Sherin Allan and David Lai; gives 2001 as its start; lists preventative dentistry, x-rays and OPG imaging for diagnosis and Afterpay in four instalments. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Jun 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyACC injuriesPayment plans5reviews: Gentle treatment7reviews: Friendly team
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Its website describes dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, dentures and sedation for nervous patients; its listing and website also include gum treatment.
Its website names Dr Richard Henderson and Dr Pedja Pavlovic and 1 more; gives 1997 as its start; lists care for denture wearers and missing teeth, bone and tissue grafting for implants and cost depends on case; assessment needed. Its listing notes on-site parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Jul 2026.
★ 3.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published
Dental implant $2,825
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Richmond Village Dental
Richmond · 45 North Avon Road · (03) 389 5923
Its website confirms wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery, and dentures.
Its website names Kamila Khan and Dr Victoria McKelvey and 2 more; lists care for anxious and phobic patients, preventative dentistry and tooth extractions. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published8reviews: Gentle treatment16reviews: Friendly team
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Lumino St Albans
St Albans · 144 Cranford Street · (03) 355 9380
Prices come from its group's website, which covers multiple clinics, so confirm branch pricing before booking.
Its group's website (130 clinics share it) lists payment plans and pay-later options, care for anxious and phobic patients and implant and fixed bridges for missing teeth. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 50+ ratingsOpen Saturday13reviews: Friendly team5reviews: Explains things clearly
Teeth whitening $477
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North Avon Dental Christchurch
Richmond · 2 North Avon Road · (03) 365 6767
Tuesday hours run from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Its listing description mentions implants, whitening, veneers and dentures. Its listing notes accessible parking; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 50+ ratings6reviews: Explains things clearly5reviews: Friendly team
Teeth whitening $477
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Ferrymead Dental Services
Ferrymead · (03) 384 7170
Confirmed: complete dentures, denture repairs and relines
Its website gives 1950 as its start; lists payment plans and pay-later options, care for anxious and phobic patients and implant and fixed bridges for missing teeth. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet.
IV sedationACC injuriesPayment plansPrices published
Teeth whitening $477
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G&E Dental
Hornby · 369 Main South Road · (03) 347 4703
Since October 2023, 3 of 14 one- and two-star reviews report feeling pushed towards treatment they doubted, and 3 report work failing or needing correction; these are individual patients' accounts.
Its group's website (3 clinics share it) lists replacement of missing teeth, tooth extractions and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Jun 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsOpen Saturday30reviews: Fair prices9reviews: Quick and efficient
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Maidstone Dental
Ilam · 78 Maidstone Road · (03) 357 0446
Its website lists veneers and cosmetic dentistry, wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery, and children's dentistry.
Its website names Dr Marcus Leung and Dr. David Teo; lists Afterpay in four instalments, tooth extractions and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes free street parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsPayment plans7reviews: Fair prices14reviews: Friendly team
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Lumino The Dentist - Christchurch City CBD
Christchurch Central City · 71 Gloucester Street · (03) 550 1428
Treatment and price information from its group's website covers the wider group, so check what applies at this branch before booking.
Its listing description mentions implants, clear aligners and whitening. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratings8reviews: Friendly team
Teeth whitening $477
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Loxo Dentists Christchurch
West · 4/42 Silverstream Boulevard · (03) 925 8003
Its website describes emergency appointments, dentures and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website lists ACC dental care for accident injuries, sedation (type not specified) and partial and full dentures. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Dec 2025.
★ 3.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationACC injuriesPayment plans5reviews: Friendly team
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Team Dental Riccarton
Riccarton · 178 Riccarton Road · (03) 341 1122
Its listing shows opening until 8:00 pm on Monday and Thursday.
Its group's website (13 clinics share it) lists ACC-subsidised emergency dental care, care for anxious and phobic patients and Invisalign. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsOpen Saturday48reviews: Gentle treatment37reviews: Explains things clearly
Christchurch at a glance
- 179
- clinics
- 19
- with 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratings11% of clinics, close to NZ (13%)
- 73
- treat ACC injuries41% of clinics, close to NZ (36%)
- 21
- publish prices12% of clinics, close to NZ (15%)
- 24
- open on Saturday13% of clinics, close to NZ (13%)
- 54
- mention IV sedation30% of clinics, close to NZ (25%)
- 68
- offer payment plans38% of clinics, close to NZ (41%)
- 163
- wheelchair-accessible entrance91% of clinics, higher than NZ (76%)
Business listing categories: Denture clinic 22 · Orthodontics 13 · Oral surgery 7 · Root canal treatment (endodontics) 3 · Cosmetic dentistry 3 · Children's dentistry 2 · Gum care (periodontics) 2 · Dental implants 2
Languages on clinic websites: Mandarin 23 · Thai 15 · Cantonese 15 · Korean 14 · Tagalog 13 · Hindi 13
Christchurch dentists in numbers
When Christchurch clinics are open
Out of 144 with listed hours.
| Time of day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Before 9 am | 99 | 103 | 103 | 101 | 98 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 am to 5 pm | 139 | 141 | 143 | 140 | 133 | 24 | 5 |
| After 5 pm | 37 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
What Christchurch clinics confirm they do
The line marks New Zealand as a whole.
Check-up and clean: every published price
NZ middle $140
Every price, lowest first
- Fendalton Dental, $49
- Dr Rob Cumming Dentist, $139
- Prebbleton Dental, $139
- Dental on Kilmore, $164
- Colombo Street Dental, $223
What patients mention in reviews
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Friendly team55 of 179
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Explains things clearly32 of 179
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Gentle treatment26 of 179
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Fair prices16 of 179
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At ease when nervous8 of 179
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Quick and efficient4 of 179
The Christchurch clinics themselves
Group branches: 34
Independent: 145
- IV sedation: 28 clinics
- Panoramic (OPG) X-ray: 19 clinics
- Digital X-rays: 16 clinics
- 3D (cone-beam) X-ray scanner: 13 clinics
- Same-day crowns (CEREC or in-house milling): 13 clinics
- Digital scan instead of moulds: 12 clinics
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide): 9 clinics
- 3D printer: 9 clinics
Do clinics answer their reviews?
- 57 of 112
- reply to at least half of their reviews
- 125 of 179
- had a written review in the last 12 months
Getting there and getting in
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Free parking25 of 179
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Accessible parking164 of 179
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance163 of 179
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Accessible toilet140 of 179
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LGBTQ+ friendly11 of 179
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Women-owned4 of 179
Quieter times to visit
8 of the 179 clinics have visit patterns on their listing. Darker: busier on that day.
- Dentistry With A Smile: quietest Friday around 2 pm, busiest Thursday around 2 pm
- Garden City Dental: quietest Thursday around 7 am, busiest Friday around 2 pm
- Halswell Dental: quietest Friday around 3 pm, busiest Thursday around 12 pm
- Lincoln Dental Canterbury: quietest Monday around 4 pm, busiest Wednesday around 2 pm
- OrthoSouth: quietest Friday around 1 pm, busiest Thursday around 3 pm
- Palms Dental centre: quietest Monday around 7 pm, busiest Friday around 10 am
- QE2 Dental: quietest Wednesday around 9 am, busiest Monday around 3 pm
- Riccarton Dental Studio: quietest Sunday around 9 am, busiest Friday around 2 pm
Suburbs
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Prices published in Christchurch
The middle (median) of the lowest price each clinic publishes on its own website, NZD. Only treatments with 5 or more clinics.
- Check-up & cleanexam, scale and clean · 5 clinics $139
- Teeth whitening14 clinics from $477
Clinic websites, Oct 2026. Ask for a written quote with item numbers.
Christchurch dentists by cover
As each clinic states on its own website. Check your own policy, or with ACC.
Public and low-cost dental care in Christchurch
Basic dental care is free for children and teenagers until they turn 18; enrol through 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583). Adults pay for their own dental care. Work and Income may help people on a low income with urgent dental treatment, and ACC covers dental injuries from accidents. In Christchurch, 54 of the 179 clinics say they give quotes for Work and Income and 73 say they treat ACC-covered dental injuries.
Free dental care for children (KidsHealth) ↗Dental treatment help (Work and Income) ↗Dental injuries (ACC) ↗
What we found across 179 Christchurch clinics
Across 179 clinics, dentures are confirmed at 36 clinics, the most for any treatment, and root canals at 9, the fewest. The middle published check-up and clean price is $139 among 5 publishing clinics; the middle published whitening price is from $477 among 14. Saturday opening is listed for 24 clinics, Sunday for 5, and 30 open until 6.30 pm or later. ACC injury care is listed by 64 clinics, Work and Income quotes by 46, payment plans by 59 and Southern Cross Affiliated Provider status by 21. Mandarin is listed by 23 clinics; Christchurch Central City has 20 clinics and Riccarton has 18. The most mentioned review themes are friendly teams and clear explanations, averaging 13% and 7% of each clinic's written reviews respectively.
Written with AI from the figures on this page and checked against them. How we count
Questions people ask
Which Christchurch dentists are open on Saturday?
24 of 179 clinics list Saturday hours on their business listing. Listing hours, Sep 2026
What does a check-up and clean cost in Christchurch?
The middle published price is $139 for an exam, scale and clean, across 5 clinics that publish one. Your dental insurance may cover part of it. Clinic websites, Oct 2026
Where can I find an emergency dentist in Christchurch?
17 of 179 clinics confirm emergency appointments on their website or business listing. Call to check today's availability. Clinic websites and listings, Oct 2026
Which Christchurch dentists are open on Sunday?
5 of 179 clinics list Sunday hours on their business listing. Hours can change, so call before you go. Listing hours, Sep 2026
Where is the cheapest check-up and clean in Christchurch?
The lowest published prices for a check-up and clean among 5 Christchurch clinics that publish one: Fendalton Dental, $49; Dr Rob Cumming Dentist, from $139; Prebbleton Dental, from $139. What each includes varies, so ask what the price covers. Clinic websites, Oct 2026
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