Good to know before you call
- 21% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 8% across Christchurch.
How it compares in Christchurch
| Fact | This clinic | Christchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 188 | 25 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 21% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 4% | 2% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 24 of 144 clinics with listed hours |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 17 of 179 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 22 of 179 clinics confirm it |
What 188 written reviews mention
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30Fair prices
3.3× the Christchurch average.
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23Friendly team
Close to the Christchurch average.
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9Explains things clearly
Below the Christchurch average.
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8At ease when nervous
2.5× the Christchurch average.
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8Gentle treatment
Close to the Christchurch average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime; denture and implant FAQ. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: natural-looking cosmetic results; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (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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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: full dentures; denture wearers and people with missing or loose teeth. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIV sedation
- Memberships it lists
- NZDA
“Based in Sydenham, we are your go-to family friendly Christchurch dentists. We provide up-to-date dental services at low-cost prices, combined with amazing special offers and discounts. Come and see our friendly, caring dental clinic for highly experienced and qualified dentists who go that extra mile for you. Our dental services include general checkups, fillings, wisdom tooth extraction, teeth whitening, crowns and caps, dental implants, dental hygienist, and same-day emergency pain relief. We also provide easy interest free payment plans through Afterpay and Q Card.”
Getting there: 58 Wordsworth Street
58 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Chinese, Mandarin (its website).
Cover and payment
- Cover and payment
- Treats ACC-covered dental injuries. Gives quotes for Work and Income. 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.
Nearest clinics also confirmed for emergency dentist
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Sydenham Dental Difference
Same building
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Riverside Dental Christchurch City
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Dental Care on Barrington
2.0 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Sydenham Dental Centre
Sydenham: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · sydenhamdentalcentre.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count