Our Fees
We aim to provide the most affordable dental care in Wollongong and Shellharbour region, It is owned by your local dentist, who lives in Shellharbour, so you can be assured
Our Mission
Our mission is to make quality dental care accessible and affordable to people of Illawarra. We believe that good oral health is vital for a healthy and happy life. We are aware that poor oral health can lead to major health problems, so we are making the cost of visiting the dentist affordable so that everyone has access to regular check-ups and treatments.
We are not a corporation or health fund owned practice. It is owned by your local Dentist, who lives in Shell Cove. So you can be assured that we care about your oral health.
Our Promise
- Safety: We use state of the art equipment, digital X-ray and track the sterilised instruments.
- Quality: You can be assured that the dentist who provides you the treatment is well informed and up to date with continued professional development. We use Premium Dental Materials sourced mainly from Henry Schein Halas and Dentsply, and only work with 100% Australian owned laboratories for veneers, crown & bridge, Implants and dentures.
- Affordability: When you receive dental treatment from us, you save up to 15 – 40 % compared to the NSW average dental fees published by ADA based on their annual fees survey. We have a best price guarantee. If you have a written quote from another provider, come see us for a Gap free/Free second opinion and we will beat that quote by a minimum of 10% Margin (except for dental implants)! We have special offers on preventive treatments thus making the dental care affordable for everyone in the local area.
Below given Dental Fee Examples are a guide only. Your personal situation may be different and should be discussed with our dentist. Most of the dental treatments requires a limited consultation and Xray fees (eg: An extraction of a tooth for a new patient will be charged for an Xray and a limited consultation on top of the extraction fees). You may require fewer or additional dental treatments which may increase or decrease the total fees. In the event that extensive treatment is required, you will be given a written quote to check with your health fund to know the rebate and more importantly for you to make an informed decision. We charge the health fund recommended fees for HCF, CBHS fund holders as we are their preferred providers for dental services. We charge lower price than above listed for DVA, NSW health voucher and Medicare (CDBS) patients. There is a set fees schedule for smile.com.au members and associated healthfunds
| TREATMENT EXAMPLES | SHELLHARBOUR DENTISTS FEES | NSW MEAN TO HIGH FEES RANGE** | YOUR SAVINGS*** (15% - 40% SAVINGS FROM US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Up – Clean – Scale – Fluoride – 2X digital X-rays & Treatment planning | GAP FREE or capped at $150* | $400 | $250 |
| Oral Exam – Limited Item No: 013 | $50 | $52.68 - $80 | $35 |
| Oral Exam – Comprehensive + X-rays &Treatment planning Item Nos: 011; 022X2 | $75 | $154.04 - $214.78 | $139.78 |
| Digital X–ray Item No: 022 | $50 | $45 - $58.39 | $18.39 |
| OPG (Whole mouth X-ray) Item No: 037 | $100 | $106.60 - $140 | $60 |
| Simple Fillings Item No: 531 | From $180 | $185 - $260.77 | $100.77 |
| Complex Fillings Item No: 535 (5 surfaces) | $250 | $314 .94 - $480 | $230 |
| Root Canal Treatment | From $950 | ||
| Simple Extraction Item No: 311 | From $200 | $ 204.02 - $316.67 | $156.67 |
| Complex Extraction Item No: 314 (Sectional removal) | From $250 | $268.98 - $ 425 | $175 |
| Wisdom Tooth Removal | From $350 | $370.98 - $530 | $280 |
| Surgical removal of Wisdom tooth Item No: 324 ( Surgical removal requiring Removal of bone and tooth division) | $550 Maximum | $429.04 - $642 | $192 |
| E-Max Porcelain Veneers Item No: 556 | $1300 | $1300 – $1900 | $700 |
| 6 Emax Veneers offer | $7800*** | $7800 - $11400 | $4000 |
| Full Crown Item No: 613 | $1300 - $1550 | $1619.21 - $2000 | $550 |
| Bridge Pontic – Per Pontic Item No: 643 | $1200 | $1253.79 - $1950 | $850 |
| Dental Implants Implant insert: Item No: 688 Implant Abutment: Item No: 202 Implant Crown: Item No: 672 | $2500 $600 $1900 | Up to $3350 $840 - $1542 Up to $3000 | $850 $942 $1100 |
| Dental Implants Implant insert: Item No: 688 Implant Abutment: Item No: 202 Implant Crown: Item No: 672 | $4500*** | ||
| All-on-4 Arch or All-on-X Arch Fees is: | $24500 per Arch | ||
| 6 or more Crown/Veneers and Bridge work (full mouth rehabilitation/Smile makeover) | $1300 Per tooth*** | ||
| Take home teeth whitening gel with custom trays | $450 | $550 -$850# | $400 |
| Chair – side teeth whitening | $650 | $900 - $1100# | $50 |
| Dentures Upper or Lower | From $1200 | ||
| Occlusal Splint | $550 | $600 - $950 | $400 |
| Sports Mouthguard Item No: 151 | $200 | $215.24 | $15.24 |
| Orthodontic Treatment | From $6000 | ||
| IV sedation 1 hour $100 extra for any additional 30 Minutes | From $900 | ||
| Green Whistle | $150 |
We are smile.com.au members, we accept DVA and NSW health vouchers, as well as Medicare (CDBS) patients.
* Gap free is applicable to health fund insurance holders with dental care coverage within their limit only. If you are within a healthy fund, the rebate to the practice may be more than $150, meaning no out of pocket expense for you. If the health fund do not pay for the service, patients to pay $150 for adults and $150 for Children for the service. Fees are subject to change from time to time.
**NSW mean to high fees based on 2022 ADA Dental Fee Survey report, based on local telephone survey by the practice.
*** T&Cs apply will be explained at consultation.
# Not mentioned in ADA Dental Survey report, based on Local telephone survey by the practice.