How it compares in Christchurch
| Fact | This clinic | Christchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 55 | 25 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 8% on average |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 14 of 179 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 18 of 179 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (6)
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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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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: whitening with custom-made trays. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; sedation options for anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Root canalits website
- Emergency dentistits website
What 55 written reviews mention
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8Friendly team
Close to the Christchurch average.
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8Gentle treatment
2.6× the Christchurch average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- IV sedationTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
“At Elmwood Dental Centre, our dentists provide comprehensive care to meet each patient's oral health needs.”
Cover and payment
- Cover and payment
- Treats ACC-covered dental injuries. Gives quotes for Work and Income. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Ask who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- For an injury, ask whether the clinic lodges the ACC claim for you.
Getting there: 6 Wairakei Road
6 Wairakei Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Fendalton Dental
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Beale & Cullen
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Merivale Dental Group Christchurch
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Elmwood Dental Centre
Strowan: IV sedation, treats ACC injuries.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · elmwooddental.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count