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Dental clinic · Kingsley Heights

Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery

CBD Towers Level 3, 84/90 Main Street, Upper Hutt 5018 · ★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratings

What patients say

13 written reviews

13 written reviews so far: too few to count themes.

In short

Its website describes braces and clear aligners, alongside veneers and cosmetic dentistry. There are 13 written reviews, so the range of patient experiences represented is limited.

Written with AI from the facts on this page and checked against them claim by claim, Oct 2026. How

Braces and aligners

Confirmed: SureSmile clear aligners, orthodontics for adults

You can choose SureSmile clear aligners or discreet braces for crowding, gaps and bite problems. Treatment options include care for adults and removable aligners for teenagers playing sport, with digital scans and fixed or removable retainers afterwards.

Teeth whitening

One source: in-chair whitening with take-home tray kit, custom-fitted trays for take-home whitening

You can choose in-chair whitening with a take-home tray kit, or take-home whitening using custom-fitted trays.

Wisdom teeth and extractions

One source: wisdom teeth information and removal advice, tooth extractions

You can have wisdom teeth assessed and removed, or have other teeth extracted.

Emergencies and getting in

One source: same-day restorations made with CEREC, same-day CEREC crowns without a temporary crown

You can get emergency dental care. Same-day treatment options include CEREC crowns without a temporary crown and single-visit repairs.

Implant restorations and bridges

One source: custom crowns, bridges and implant restorations, implant and fixed bridges for missing teeth

You can get custom crowns, implant restorations and bridges, including implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth.

Crowns, bridges and veneers

Confirmed: CEREC crowns fitted in one day, dental bonding in one visit

You can choose custom-made porcelain or composite veneers, non-metallic crowns, bridges supported by neighbouring teeth, or dental bonding. CEREC crowns and veneers can be fitted in one day, while bonding is offered in one visit.

Dentures

One source: digitally made dentures, digital scans for denture impressions

You can get digitally made dentures, with digital scans used for denture impressions.

Fillings and root canals

Its website: root canal treatment to save teeth, sealants to prevent tooth decay

You can get tooth-coloured fillings or root canal treatment to save teeth and relieve pain. Other options include sealants to prevent decay and X-rays to find hidden decay or infection.

Grinding, jaw pain and mouthguards

Its website: protection from teeth grinding, custom mouthguards for jaw joint symptoms

You can get treatment for jaw pain and teeth grinding, including custom mouthguards for jaw joint symptoms and night guards or splints for grinding. Custom sports mouthguards are also offered.

Children and families

One source: child check-ups, sealants and fluoride, sealants and fluoride for children

Children can have check-ups, sealants and fluoride as part of preventive dental care. Sealants are also offered for families, including children with deep tooth grooves or a higher risk of decay.

Nervous patients and sedation

One source: sedation for long or complex procedures, several levels of sedation offered

You can get sedation for long or complex procedures, with several levels offered. Local anaesthetic is also offered for comfort.

Check-ups and cleans

Its website: recommended check-up interval, aligners removed for brushing and flossing

You can have six-monthly check-ups and cleans, with a treatment plan based on your examination and records. Care also includes personalised brushing and flossing advice and sealants for newly erupted permanent teeth.

Booking and reception

3 reviews: warm and friendly reception staff · its website: enquire by email

You can enquire by email. 3 reviews mention warm and friendly reception staff.

  • 3 reviewsWarm and friendly reception staff

Getting there: CBD Towers Level 3

CBD Towers Level 3, 84/90 Main Street, Upper Hutt 5018

Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing). Languages besides English: Polish (its website).

How it compares in Wellington

FactThis clinicWellington
Written patient reviews1323 at the middle clinic
Braces & alignersConfirmed23 of 188 clinics confirm it
Veneers & cosmeticConfirmed25 of 188 clinics confirm it

Why some patients were unhappy

Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery has one one- or two-star written review since Oct 2023; it reports work failed or had to be fixed. One review can give several reasons (how we read them).

  • 1Work failed or had to be fixed

Equipment and memberships

On its website
Digital X-rayPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Primescan scannerSame-day crowns (CEREC)Digital dental X-rays available3D technology and virtual surgical planningIntraoral 3D digital scannerCBCT 3D and panoramic imagingDigital scan used for custom appliancesDigital treatment planning
Memberships it lists
NZDA
Established
1989 (its website)

Reviews over time

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  • 2026 (to Sep)2

Most recent review: Jul 2026.

Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery has replied to 23% of its reviews, including 0 of its 2 one- and two-star reviews from all years.

All the evidence we hold

Show every fact we hold on Ashwin Magan Dental Surgery

Braces and aligners: Confirmed by its website: Retainers (fixed and removable); braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces.. Its website lists: SureSmile clear aligners; Orthodontics for adults; Removable aligners for teens playing sport; Fixing crowding, gaps and bite problems; Braces-free orthodontic options; Custom-made clear aligners; Digital scans for braces and aligners; Discreet, less visible braces options; Digital scans for aligners instead of moulds; Braces progress checks and retainers; Fixed and removable retainers; Range of orthodontic treatment options; Retainers and retention phase.

Teeth whitening: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: In-chair whitening with take-home tray kit; Custom-fitted trays for take-home whitening; In-office and take-home whitening.

Wisdom teeth and extractions: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Wisdom teeth information and removal advice; Tooth extractions; Wisdom teeth assessment and removal.

Emergencies and getting in: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Same-day restorations made with CEREC; Same-day CEREC crowns without a temporary crown; Same-day or single-visit repairs; Emergency dental care.

Implant restorations and bridges: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Custom crowns, bridges and implant restorations; Implant and fixed bridges for missing teeth.

Crowns, bridges and veneers: Confirmed by its website: Dental veneers (porcelain and composite); custom-made veneers.. Its website lists: CEREC crowns fitted in one day; Dental bonding in one visit; Bonding offered as cheaper than porcelain options; Bridges supported by neighbouring teeth; Crowns to change tooth colour or shape; Crowns for severely damaged teeth; Custom hand-crafted porcelain veneers; Custom-made veneers; Minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic treatments; Non-metallic crowns; Veneers fitted in one day; CAD/CAM crowns in one visit; Smile makeovers; Comparison of tooth replacement options; Replacement of missing teeth; Porcelain and composite veneers.

Dentures: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Digitally made dentures; Digital scans for denture impressions.

Fillings and root canals: Its website lists: Root canal treatment to save teeth; Sealants to prevent tooth decay; Root canals filled and sealed with gutta-percha; Root canal treatment for pain relief; X-rays to find hidden decay or infection; Tooth-coloured fillings.

Grinding, jaw pain and mouthguards: Its website lists: Protection from teeth grinding; Custom mouthguards for jaw joint symptoms; Custom-made night splint or guard; Splints for jaw, grinding and sleep; Night guards and splints for grinding; Custom sports mouthguards; Jaw pain, TMJ and grinding treatment.

Children and families: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Child check-ups, sealants and fluoride; Sealants and fluoride for children; Preventive dental care for children; Preventive dental sealants for families; Sealants for deep grooves or higher-risk children.

Nervous patients and sedation: Named by one source: its website. Its website lists: Sedation for long or complex procedures; Several levels of sedation offered; Local anaesthetic for comfort; Sedation (type not specified); Sedation options for treatment.

Check-ups and cleans: Its website lists: Recommended check-up interval; Aligners removed for brushing and flossing; Treatment planning based on examination and records; Fissure sealants; Personalised brushing and flossing advice; Personalised at-home cleaning routine; Sealants for newly erupted permanent teeth; Sealants for newly erupted adult molars; Custom treatment plan after first exam; Six-monthly check-up and clean; Regular check-ups and examinations.

Booking and reception: Its website lists: Enquire by email. Reviews mention: warm and friendly reception staff (3).

Other: Its website lists: Restorations matched to your natural teeth; General dentistry; Devices for snoring and sleep apnoea; Sleep apnoea assessment and treatment; Custom snoring and sleep apnoea appliances; Tooth gem application; CEREC milling machine on site; CEREC equipment at the clinic.

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Questions people ask

What do unhappy patients mention?

Since October 2023, 1 of 1 one- and two-star reviews reports work that failed or had to be fixed. This is an individual patient’s account.

The short summary and these answers were written with AI from the facts on this page and checked against them. How we write them

Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · ashwinmagandentalsurgery.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count

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