Dentist O’Connor

O’Connor is a leafy inner-north suburb with the Macpherson Street shops, O’Connor Ridge and easy access to the Sullivans Creek bike path. Civic Gentle Dental Care is about 3 km away in Canberra City.

Getting to Civic Gentle Dental Care from O’Connor

Many O’Connor patients ride or walk in along the Sullivans Creek path through Turner. Buses run along Macarthur Avenue and Northbourne Avenue to the City, and the Macarthur Avenue light rail stop is close by, three stops from Alinga Street.

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 O’Connor patients

O’Connor has many students, families and public servants, so we see a lot of check-ups and cleans, fillings, wisdom teeth and Invisalign.

• 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 O’Connor patients choose us

We’re a short ride from O’Connor, we have HICAPS for on-the-spot claims, and we explain costs before treatment.

Nearby areas we also see patients from

As well as O’Connor, we look after patients from Turner, Lyneham, Braddon, Acton, Dickson. See all the areas we serve.

Frequently asked questions

Is Civic Gentle Dental Care close to O’Connor?

Yes. O’Connor is about 3 km from Civic Gentle Dental Care. It’s three light rail stops from Macarthur Avenue to Alinga Street.

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 O’Connor?

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.

Do I need my wisdom teeth out?

Not always. If your wisdom teeth are healthy and easy to clean, they can often stay. We take an x-ray and recommend removal only if they’re causing problems. Extractions are $275–$600.

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.