Dentist Parkes

Parkes takes in the Parliamentary Triangle, with Parliament House, the National Gallery, Questacon and many government offices. Civic Gentle Dental Care is about 2 km away, across Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra City.

Getting to Civic Gentle Dental Care from Parkes

Walk or ride across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to the City, which takes about 25 minutes, or catch a bus to the City interchange. By car, public parking is available nearby, including at the Canberra Centre.

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 Parkes patients

Many patients work in Parkes and see us before or after work for check-ups and cleans, fillings, whitening 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 Parkes patients choose us

We’re a short trip from the Parliamentary Triangle, and costs are explained before treatment.

Nearby areas we also see patients from

As well as Parkes, we look after patients from Barton, Acton, Reid, Kingston, Forrest. See all the areas we serve.

Frequently asked questions

Is Civic Gentle Dental Care close to Parkes?

Yes. Parkes is about 2 km from Civic Gentle Dental Care. It’s a short bus trip or a walk across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.

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 Parkes?

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 much does teeth whitening cost?

Take-home whitening is $489 and in-chair whitening is from $699. We check your teeth and gums first, as whitening doesn’t change the colour of fillings, crowns or veneers.

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.