Best dentists in Sydney City

Best dentists in Sydney City, ranked

1. 1Delight Dental Spa I for family dentistry with emergency appointments

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Mascot

   Delight Dental Spa I is based in Mascot, at Shop 8 on Gardeners Road, and covers general and cosmetic work. It sees children from as early as one year old, and offers check-ups, cleans, fillings, gum disease treatment, Invisalign and braces. The practice lists emergency appointments and same-day CEREC crowns, and it offers sleep dentistry for patients who need it. Hours run from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8:30am to 1pm on Saturdays. You can pay over time through Afterpay, Denticare, Humm or TLC, and health fund claims are settled on the spot.

2. 2Dental Boutique Sydney for implants and staged treatment plans explained up front

   Emergency apptsBased in Sydney

   Dental Boutique Sydney is based in the CBD at 1 Castlereagh Street, with implant work and Invisalign alongside general care. Over 1,000 cases a year pass through its Invisalign program, and it holds Red Diamond status with the aligner maker. Patients say staff take time to explain each step of a staged plan before work begins. Spread-out payments can stretch across 60 months interest-free. Weekday hours run 8am to 5:30pm and the clinic shuts at weekends, but the enquiry line is staffed on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

3. 3Spa Dental Sydney CBD for composite bonding, veneers and clear aligners

   Emergency apptsBased in Sydney

   Spa Dental Sydney CBD is based in the city on Castlereagh Street, and its work leans cosmetic: composite bonding, veneers, whitening and crowns and bridges. Aligner treatment is delivered by a Diamond Sydney Invisalign provider, and one of its dentists also teaches the system to peers. Implants include single-tooth, multiple-tooth and full-arch All-On-X work. A weekly figure of $38 to $73 applies to Invisalign, and the full out-of-pocket cost is set at the first consult. Fortnightly payments go through the National Dental Plan, and bookings are weekdays only.

4. 4OrthoBoutique for braces and aligners, from children through to adults

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Surry Hills

   OrthoBoutique, on Buckingham Street in Surry Hills, limits itself to orthodontics rather than general dentistry. Children and adults can get metal or ceramic braces here, or clear aligners made by Invisalign or Spark. Treatment planning uses SureSmile 3D planning and an intraoral 3D scanner, and jaw surgery is offered where a case needs it. Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Martin Place, Town Hall and Wynyard are named as areas it serves. The practice is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays.

5. 5Aglow Dental Group for children's dentistry under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Haymarket

   Aglow Dental Group is in Suite 519 of the Sussex Centre on Sussex Street, Haymarket, and it is known for children's care. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule can cover children's visits, so ask about it when you book. Patients describe a gentle approach with young children and nervous adults. The practice also lists early orthodontic work, dental sleep medicine for snoring and sleep apnoea, and Invisalign. Dr Angela Zhang and Dr Vivian Jeng are named on the team pages, and Saturday visits are by appointment only.

6. 6Vivaldi Smile Artisans for orthodontics and a calm visit for nervous patients

   Based in Sydney

   Vivaldi Smile Artisans is in the CBD at Shop 102, 161 Clarence Street, and is based in Sydney's CBD. Aligners from Angel Aligners and Invisalign sit alongside LightForce, ceramic and metal brace choices for patients of every age. It also offers happy gas for nervous patients, single-visit CEREC crowns and remote dental monitoring between visits. Patients report that no extra procedures were pushed on them. Interest-free plans start from $70 a week, and the Invisalign quote is all-inclusive with retainers and remote monitoring, so ask for the full figure at the first visit.

7. 7No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard for children's visits and nervous patients

   Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Sydney

   No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard is on level 2 at 283 George Street, in Sydney's CBD. For children who qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, the clinic bulk bills. Staff are said to settle nervous patients and children, and visits start on schedule. The list covers clear aligners, orthodontics, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures and root canal therapy. Each weekday keeps aside same-day slots for urgent problems, and claims can be settled on the day through HICAPS. The published hours conflict on weekends, so call (02) 8007 6705 before a Saturday visit.

8. 8No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD for family check-ups and written quotes before treatment

   Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Haymarket

   No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD is on George Street in Haymarket, and is based there. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm, and Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 12:30pm. Families say reception staff are friendly and helpful, and regulars say the dentists are gentle and caring. The practice gives a written quote before work begins, and offers digital previews for cosmetic plans. Bridges and dentures are also offered, and the building has wheelchair and lift access. Bring your health fund details, and ask which fund the practice is a preferred provider for.

Compare dentists in Sydney City

The table shows where each practice is based, whether it takes emergency appointments, and its children's, implant, weekend and orthodontic care.

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How we picked dentists in Sydney City

Practices are ranked by how well patients rate them, weighted by how many patients did, then by the range of care listed, weekend hours, and whether the practice claims health funds on the spot. Each practice's own page was read for the dental work it offers, including children's, cosmetic and implant care. Only facts the practice publishes or patients describe are used, and no treatment advice is given.