I always enjoy my regular visits to the orthodontist here!…read more I'm currently midway through my Invisalign course. Setting aside the slightly high price tag for the entire course, Smile Solutions does offer a great experience for what is usually an uncomfortable process. Since I've been visiting about 1.5 years ago, I've always had top notch customer service from these guys! One minor down side is that this is a huge establishment with a large team of dentists, orthodontists, and support staff, and rather packed schedules. As such, I've dealt with numerous hygienists and dentists (thank god my orthodontist has been the same!). This is mitigated by the fact that every one of the staff members I've dealt with are highly professional and deliver knowledgeable and amazing service! The Manchester Unity building is also one of the most beautiful refurb Art Deco buildings I've seen in Melbourne and Smile Solutions does a great job preserving the authenticity of this building while providing a comfortable environment!

Smile Solutions is the largest dental practice in Australia (or so claims their website), but…read moredespite its size, I've always felt I received personal attention and the staff cared about my dental health. It's a very relaxing space set up on the first floor of the historic art deco historic Manchester Unity Building in the CBD...it's worth a visit just to see the architectural features of this building! This is one fancy office. And yes, the other Yelpers are correct.... the lobby does smell like vanilla. My dentist and hygienist were both professional and did their genuine best to reduce any pain/discomfort. I had to get one of my fillings replaced, and opted to go with a porcelain filling, which they molded on site. It was a definite state of the art experience...this was the first practice I've been to that used cerec fillings...they digital scan your teeth to determine the shape of the filling and then 5 to 10 minutes later the filling is complete and ready to be placed in your mouth....no more sending a mold out to a lab, no temporary fillings, you're in and out quickly! The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 stars is the price. It's very expensive though I guess that's the cost of going to a Collins Street dentist.

Hands up who loves going to the dentist! *Looks around, sees no one has their hands up* Just what I…read morethought! While South Melbourne Dental Group won't make you LOVE going to the dentist, you certainly won't dread it nearly as much. I used to go to these guys purely for the convenience when I worked just around the corner. However I have continued to go there even though it's a decent car ride away. This dentistry group has a number of dentists on hand, however I go to see Adrian, who is an absolute delight and I highly recommend him. He's charming, will make you laugh and definitely put you at ease before he scrapes your teeth clean. Their equipment is top-notch and they offer other services such as teeth whitening, x-rays and wisdom teeth removal. If you're after a new dentist, I can definitely recommend the team from South Melbourne Dental Group.

From the owner: We provide quality and affordable care.read more

The easy summary of this review is to say that I am planning on returning the next time I need a…read morecleaning. The dental office is housed in a no-frills medical facility. My first impression made me a little concerned about what I had gotten myself in for. (You will be hoping that you're not waiting long in the waiting room.) The upshot is that the prices are also lower for first time customers, compared to other CBD dentists in the area. Fortunately, the dentist I saw for a basic scale and clean was quite helpful. Sometimes a half-hearted generic flossing lecture from dentists is easy to ignore. But she was able to use a mini camera and x-rays during my visit to quickly and effectively illustrate some areas to keep an eye on. With those concrete visuals, my flossing regime has just gotten a lot better! At the end, she even spent extra time personally making sure that the billing for my insurance was correct. My impression is that she is someone who looks after her patients.

The best dentist I have ever been to. She and her team takes the time to explain everything. The…read moreoffice itself is very new and state of the art. Her staff is top notch. You get to watch your favorite series while having your teeth worked on as well. All around Professionals!

I work as a dental assistant so I know when dentists are good at their job, I am so glad I was…read morereferred here it was not an easy case by any means but I was told all my options, what it would cost and I didn't feel rushed or pressured into making a decision. Their infection control is impeccable which is really important for root canal as there needs to be a sterile field. The dentist was really thorough he checked my perio ( gums) and took an x-ray , he is also excellent at numbing up usually it takes me ages I was numb within 2 minutes which was great. I couldn't be more happy with the service of the dentist and his dental assistant who was friendly and efficient . My tooth now has a favourable prognosis he even managed to get part of a broken file out which is nearly impossible even for specialists . I have seen it time and time again people getting teeth extracted because it is cheaper but replacement options are just as expensive and they don't last forever not even implants. My advise as a dental assistant to anyone who needs root canal is to make sure they use a rubber dam to isolate the tooth from bacteria and also to help you to avoid swallowing the bleach solution used to irrigate the tooth, look around to ensure the staff aren't touching anything with their dirty gloves this can spread infection via other patients and know that root canals should not be painful it is the dentists job to be able to numb correctly. Don't sit there in agony, tell your dentist, they have an ethical obligation to stop and give you more anaesthetic The staff here tick all those boxes I couldn't be happier I would recommend them to anyone .

From the owner: Root Canal Specialists.read more

Dear Dr. Selers, My recent root canal was absolutely…read morepainless. I could not believe it. I told all my friends about you & Smile for Life & I just wanted to say Thank you

From the owner: All aspects of dentistry with a special interest in people that feel anxious and making teeth look…read moregood. We have an emergency service for those seeking treatment immediately and are known for being good at catering for anxious people We have the the experience and facilities to offer you simple one step solutions through to multistage makeovers. We have grown up in Melbourne and understand what Melbourne people want and expect. You meet the principle dentists and feel well looked after. Our long estabished practice has grown on referrals from our many satisfied patients

A day spa for my smile. How could I resist? Well I couldn't. This little lady has a sweet tooth…read morethat needs some good care. The staff here go above and beyond. From the welcome staff to dentist and back out again you will be hard pressed to fault these ladies. Truly smile angels!! Price wise this little gem is cheaper than my local suburban dentist. And they don't have a big tv on the roof to distract me. If you're a nervous nelly than this is the place for you.

To start my mom is a dental hygienist and this is my first time I got my teeth cleaned in…read moreAustralia. Having your mom clean your teeth is good and bad. Good because you don't have to pay her, bad because she is your mom. I did my obligatory cross searching across in the internets and came to the conclusion I needed to come here. I entered and it felt like I was in a modern spa sort of place. The people were all quite friendly, one was REALLY friendly. The dentist I didn't see for that long, but he was very straight forward and approachable, I will have a better feeling when I get my xrays next time. My hygenist was young, friendly and did a good job on being gentle even with the sonic teeth cleaner thing. As a first time patient you get a nice candle ( I know, it was a little weird but hey a nice free candle is always appreciated) a bunch of travel toothpaste, gum and other stuff. Overall I was exteremly satisfied, the only thing I can complain about is that it felt *slightly* rushed. Maybe because the office, which is in two seperate parts of the building was larger and had more staff than I have been used to. I am very happy with this ultra modern dentist and felt like they hire friendly knowledgeable people. Time will tell if it continues to refine its services or if it declines and tries to pump as many people as possible through its doors. I am hoping for the former.

I visited Dr Castro to have some old filings replaced on my four top front teeth. The plan was to…read moretreat two teeth in consecutive visits. I only did the two teeth and cancelled the follow up appointment as I was absolutely horrified with the results. When I went into the dental room, Dr Castro was sitting on one of the benches eating lunch (my appointment was around midday), and put her food aside to treat me. The two teeth were treated, but she did not show me the results of the procedure, as a lot of other dentists do. I thought this was odd, so I walked back to my office (I work in the CBD), keen to check out my 'new' smile. I knew as soon as I looked in the mirror why I had been ushered out of Dr Castro's practice without viewing my teeth - she had taken away too much of the tooth surface and the replacement fillings did not match the colour of my teeth, thus making my smile look very odd and unattractive. The two halves of the tooth surface looked completely different, making my teeth appear as half rotted. I cried and cancelled the follow up appointment. I had to visit another dentist to correct this and the whole procedure ended up costing me a lot more money, as well as compromising the structure of my teeth. My experience was absolutely horrible and distressing.

From the owner: Meet Dr Zenaidy Castro, Melbourne's Most Trusted and Leading Cosmetic Dentist. With an artist's eye…read morefor detail and over 30 years experience, you can count on. Her passion is to put people at ease, provide the best care, and help them achieve the smiles of their dreams. Artistically-raised, Scientifically-trained, Aesthetically-driven Dr. Zenaidy Castro found her passion of dentistry through her experience with creative activities. As a lifelong painter and photographer, Dr. Castro is a passionate dentist who cares about creativity, perception, and working with her hands to create something beautiful. Naturally, she found that dentistry allowed her to use these skills in an impactful and fulfilling way. While her training of dentistry, Dr. Castro separates herself through her artist's eye for detail, intuition, and finesse