Dentist Turramurra: Family Dental Care at St Ives Smiles Dentistry

A first visit typically includes a check-up, a review of dental history, and X-rays if needed, so the dentist has a full picture before recommending any treatment.

Healthdirect Australia and the Australian Dental Association recommend a check-up every 6 to 12 months for most people, even without any symptoms. That’s an aim rather than a fixed rule, since a dentist may recommend a different interval once they’ve seen a patient’s own teeth and gums.

Healthdirect Australia recommends bringing children in for their first dental check-up by their first birthday, or as soon as their first tooth appears, whichever comes first, with regular check-ups continuing after that.

Yes. Reception checks CDBS eligibility and the remaining benefit at the appointment, and the scheme covers a defined list of basic services: check-ups, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions, though orthodontic treatment and anything cosmetic sit outside it. Eligibility depends on three things lining up in the same calendar year: Medicare cover, being aged 0 to 17 for at least part of that year, and a parent or carer receiving a qualifying payment, Family Tax Benefit Part A being the one most families already get, though it is not the only payment that counts. Nothing needs to be applied for separately; eligible families are sent a letter, and billing is up to the individual provider.

The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, Wednesday from 9am to 4pm, and Saturday by appointment. Sunday is closed.

Yes. New patients from Turramurra and the surrounding suburbs are welcome. Call (02) 9488 8378 or book online and reception will find the next available appointment.

Booking ahead is recommended, by phone or online, since walk-ins can’t always be fitted around existing appointments. For a first visit, booking ahead also lets reception confirm the drive and parking before you set off.

Yes. Turramurra has its own dental practices, mostly near the station on the Pacific Highway. Families who make the short drive to St Ives Smiles instead are usually after the same team seeing every age of the household, with the whole family cared for under one roof. The quieter Eastern Road route and free parking are a practical bonus on top.

Yes. Parking is free and on-site, right at the practice, unmetered and with no time limit on how long a car can stay.

The quickest route skips the Pacific Highway entirely: Rohini Street to Eastern Road, then The Chase Road, Burns Road and Killeaton Street, about a 7 to 12 minute run outside peak hours.

Not an all-day one, so most Turramurra patients drive. If you prefer public transport, Turramurra Station is two stops to Gordon on the T1 North Shore Line, where bus 195 or 582 continues toward St Ives.

Yes. Turramurra families often book a few appointments back to back, so a parent and children can be seen on the same afternoon rather than making separate trips. Let reception know who is coming when you book and we will line the times up.