How it compares in Christchurch
| Fact | This clinic | Christchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 55 | 25 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 8% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 30 of 144 clinics with listed hours |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 14 of 179 clinics confirm it |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 17 of 179 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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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: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); custom-made veneers. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit. (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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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; full dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Root canalits website
What 55 written reviews mention
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8Friendly team
Close to the Christchurch average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansGeneral anaestheticIV sedationInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)
- Established
- 2012 (its website)
“Christchurch Dentists, Merivale Dental Group are a modern dental practice located at 184 Papanui Road. We make every effort to keep up to date with all the technological and scientific advances in dentistry to ensure that we can provide you with the highest level of dental care. This allows us to provide a full range of dental services to help bring your mouth to optimum condition and keep it there. If you already have a healthy mouth we can provide a recall service to make it easy for you to have regular check-ups and dental cleanings and we are always happy to dispense advice and tips to…”
Cover and payment
- Cover and payment
- Treats ACC-covered dental injuries. 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.
- For an injury, ask whether the clinic lodges the ACC claim for you.
Getting there: 184 Papanui Road
184 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Beale & Cullen
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Elmwood Dental Centre
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Sweet Tooth Dental
1.4 km · 10 reviews
Call Merivale Dental Group Christchurch
Merivale: late on Tue, Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · merivaledental.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count