Dentist Ainslie

Ainslie is one of Canberra’s original garden suburbs, with the Ainslie shops, Corroboree Park and walking tracks up Mount Ainslie. Civic Gentle Dental Care is about 3 km away in Canberra City.

Getting to Civic Gentle Dental Care from Ainslie

Ride or walk in via Limestone Avenue and Ainslie Avenue, or catch a bus to the City interchange, a short walk from London Circuit. By car, it’s about ten minutes, with public parking nearby.

We’re at Suite 8, Level 3, 161 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT 2601, a short walk from the Alinga Street light rail stop and the City bus interchange, with public parking nearby, including at the Canberra Centre. We’re open Monday to Thursday 9am–6pm and Friday 9am–5pm, with Saturday appointments available by arrangement. Call (02) 6247 0224 or book online.

Dental care for Ainslie patients

Ainslie families see us for children’s check-ups and sealants, while adults often need fillings, crowns and whitening.

• Check-ups and cleans: regular check-ups and cleans pick up decay and gum problems early, when they’re simpler and cheaper to treat. Our new patient check-up and clean is from $219.
• Fillings: tooth-coloured fillings cost $209–$450, depending on the size of the filling and which surfaces of the tooth it covers.
• Children’s dentistry: gentle check-ups for kids, fissure sealants and advice for parents, from a child’s first visit through to their teens.
• Emergencies: same-day emergency appointments for toothache, broken teeth, swelling and knocked-out teeth whenever we can fit you in.
• Root canal treatment: root canal therapy to save an infected tooth, $1,200–$2,000 depending on the number of roots (the final filling or crown is extra).
• Crowns: porcelain crowns from $1,800 to protect cracked, heavily filled or root-filled teeth.
• Missing teeth: dental implants are from $5,500 for a single implant, with a written quote after an assessment and 3D scan.
• Straightening: Invisalign ranges from $4,200–$8,990 and braces from $4,000–$8,000.
• Cosmetic dentistry: porcelain veneers from $1,490 per tooth, and teeth whitening at $489 take-home or from $699 in-chair.
• Wisdom teeth and extractions: wisdom tooth removal and other extractions cost $275–$600 depending on how complex the tooth is.

We also make CEREC same-day crowns in the practice, and offer sleep dentistry for suitable patients. If you get anxious about the dentist, read about our gentle approach.

Health funds and costs

We have HICAPS, so you only pay the gap, and we accept all major health funds. We’re also a preferred provider for NIB First Choice and Westfund. See health funds we work with. The full price list has every fee. Most check-ups and cleans are covered under extras cover, and many fillings and extractions are partly covered too. Ask us for the item numbers on your quote so you can check your rebate with your fund.

Why Ainslie patients choose us

We look after the whole family, and you’ll get a written quote before any larger treatment.

Nearby areas we also see patients from

As well as Ainslie, we look after patients from Braddon, Reid, Campbell, Dickson, Hackett, Turner. See all the areas we serve.

Frequently asked questions

Is Civic Gentle Dental Care close to Ainslie?

Yes. Ainslie is about 3 km from Civic Gentle Dental Care. It’s about ten minutes by car or bus along Ainslie Avenue.

Do you open on Saturdays?

Saturday appointments are available by arrangement. We’re open Monday to Thursday 9am–6pm and Friday 9am–5pm.

How much is a check-up for a new patient?

Our new patient check-up and clean is from $219. Your fund’s gap depends on your level of cover.

Can I get an emergency dentist appointment from Ainslie?

Usually, yes. Call (02) 6247 0224 as early in the day as you can and we’ll do our best to see you the same day. See emergency dental care for what to do while you wait.

How often should I have a check-up and clean?

Most adults do well with a check-up and clean every six to twelve months. Your dentist will suggest the right interval based on your gums, decay risk and existing dental work.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. See treatment risks and considerations.