# St Ives Smiles Dentistry

> St Ives Smiles Dentistry is a family-owned dental practice at 7/160 Warrimoo Ave, St Ives NSW 2075, on Sydney's Upper North Shore. Operating since 1985, it provides general, cosmetic, children's and emergency dentistry with AHPRA-registered dentists and an oral health therapist.

Phone (02) 9488 8378 | After-hours emergencies 0422 270 577 | reception@stivessmiles.com.au. Open Monday to Friday, Saturday by appointment; online booking available 24/7.

## About the practice

- [St Ives Smiles Dentistry home](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/): Practice overview, services and online booking for St Ives and nearby Upper North Shore suburbs.
- [About us](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/about-us/): Practice history since 1985, ownership by Dr Jeremy Hockey and Theresa Tran-Nguyen, and how the practice works.
- [Meet our team](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/meet-our-team/): Dentists and oral health therapist with qualifications and AHPRA registration details.
- [Your first appointment](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/your-first-appointment/): What a new patient exam includes, what to bring, and payment options including HICAPS and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
- [Contact](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/contact/): Phone, address, opening hours, parking and directions for booking a visit at St Ives Smiles Dentistry.

## General dentistry

- [General dentistry](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/): Hub for preventive and restorative care: check-ups, fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, gum care and children's dentistry.
- [Check up and clean](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/check-up-clean/): Examination, scale and clean, and preventive advice; the foundation visit for new and returning patients.
- [Dental implants](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-implants/): Replacing missing teeth with implant-supported crowns: candidacy, process, healing timeline and aftercare.
- [Children's dentistry](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/childrens-dentistry/): Dental care for children including Child Dental Benefits Schedule bulk-billed treatment for eligible families.

## Cosmetic dentistry

- [Cosmetic dentistry](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/): Hub for appearance-focused treatment: whitening, veneers, crowns, Invisalign, clear aligners and braces.
- [Invisalign](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/invisalign/): Invisalign clear aligner treatment for St Ives and Pymble: suitability, treatment stages and review schedule.
- [Teeth whitening](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/teeth-whitening/): In-chair and take-home whitening options, who they suit, and what affects results.

## Emergency dentistry

- [Emergency dentistry](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/emergency-dentist/emergency-dentistry/): Same-day care for toothache, knocked-out or broken teeth, swelling and lost fillings, with an after-hours phone line.

## Locations

- [Dentist near me (Upper North Shore)](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-near-me/): Suburbs the practice serves across the Upper North Shore, with directions and transport options.
- [Dentist Pymble](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-pymble/): Dental care for Pymble families at the nearby St Ives practice.

## Optional

- [Book Now](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/book-now/): Online booking portal, open 24/7, or call (02) 9488 8378 during reception hours.
- [Payments and health funds](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/payments-health-funds/): Accepted cards, on-the-spot health fund claiming, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and payment plans.
- [Dental technology](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dental-technology/): Equipment used at St Ives Smiles: intraoral scanner, digital X-ray, OPG, CBCT and sterilisation tracking.
- [Sedation dentistry](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/sedation-dentistry/): Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and visiting-sedationist IV sedation options for anxious patients.
- [Dentist Gordon](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-gordon/): Dental care for Gordon patients, a short drive from the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist Killara](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-killara/): Dental care for Killara and East Killara patients at the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist Lindfield](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-lindfield/): Dental care for Lindfield patients at the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist Roseville](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-roseville/): Dental care for Roseville patients at the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist Turramurra](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-turramurra/): Dental care for Turramurra patients at the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist Wahroonga](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-wahroonga/): Dental care for Wahroonga patients at the St Ives practice.
- [Dentist North Shore](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentist-north-shore/): Overview of dental care for Sydney's North Shore from the St Ives practice.
- [Dental services overview](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dental-services/): Overview of general dentistry services at St Ives Smiles: check-ups, whitening, gum disease treatment and more.
- [Dental fillings](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-fillings/): Tooth-coloured fillings for decay and chipped teeth.
- [Dental bridges](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-bridges/): Fixed bridges to replace one or more missing teeth.
- [Root canal therapy](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/root-canal-therapy/): Treating infected teeth to relieve pain and keep the natural tooth.
- [Dental extractions](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-extractions/): Removal of teeth that cannot be saved, with aftercare guidance.
- [Wisdom teeth removal](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/wisdom-teeth-removal/): Assessment and removal of impacted or painful wisdom teeth.
- [Gum disease treatment](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/gum-disease-treatment/): Managing gingivitis and periodontitis to protect teeth and gums.
- [Bone grafting](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-implants/bone-grafting/): Bone grafting to build up jaw bone volume before or alongside dental implant placement.
- [Sinus lift](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/dental-implants/sinus-lift/): Sinus lift surgery to add bone at the back of the upper jaw before dental implant placement.
- [Fissure sealants](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/fissure-sealants/): Protective coating placed over back-tooth grooves to lower the risk of decay, for kids and adults.
- [Mouthguards and night guards](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/general-dentistry/mouthguards-night-guards/): Custom sports mouthguards and night guards for teeth grinding.
- [One visit crowns](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/dental-crowns/): Same-day ceramic crowns for damaged or heavily filled teeth.
- [Dental veneers](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/dental-veneers/): Porcelain and composite veneers to reshape and recolour front teeth.
- [Clear aligners](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/clear-aligners/): Clear aligner orthodontics for mild to moderate crowding and spacing.
- [Braces and orthodontics](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/braces/): Fixed braces for teens and adults where aligners are not suitable.
- [Our dental hygienist](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dental-hygienist/): Oral health therapist Theresa Tran-Nguyen's hygiene and preventive care services at St Ives Smiles.
- [Our dentists](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/dentists/): Profiles of dentists Dr Jeremy Hockey and Dr Bentley Sacks; see Meet Our Team for the full clinical team.
- [Dr Jeremy Hockey](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/meet-our-team/dr-jeremy-hockey/): Owner and dentist; BMedSci (Sydney), DDS (Melbourne), FICOI.
- [Dr Bentley Sacks](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/meet-our-team/dr-bentley-sacks/): Dentist and founder of the original practice; BDS (Witwatersrand).
- [Ms Theresa Tran-Nguyen](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/meet-our-team/ms-theresa-tran-nguyen/): Owner and oral health therapist; OHT (Melbourne).
- [Dental blog](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/blog/): Index of dental education articles from St Ives Smiles Dentistry covering general oral health topics.
- [Community](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/community/): Index of St Ives Smiles' community involvement: school visits, sponsorships and local events.
- [Understanding dental implants: a guide](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/a-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-dental-implants/): How dental implants are structured and placed, explained by a St Ives Smiles dentist for patients weighing tooth replacement.
- [A day at Kidz Prints: teaching the importance of oral health](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/a-day-at-kidz-prints-teaching-the-importance-of-oral-health/): A St Ives Smiles visit to Kidz Prints early learning centre teaching children brushing habits and tooth-friendly foods.
- [How regular dental check-ups help ensure optimal oral health](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/how-regular-dental-check-ups-help-ensure-optimal-oral-health/): Why routine dental check-ups matter for early detection of decay, gum disease and other oral health issues.
- [Invisalign vs braces](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/invisalign-vs-braces/): Comparing Invisalign clear aligners and traditional braces to help patients weigh treatment options.
- [Maintaining your Invisalign: essential tips for effective treatment](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/maintaining-your-invisalign-essential-tips-for-effective-treatment/): Daily cleaning and care tips for patients wearing Invisalign aligners during treatment.
- [A guide to schools in St Ives](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/schools-in-st-ives/): An overview of public, private and faith-based schools in St Ives for local families.
- [Supporting the St Ives community at the SINPS Festive Fair](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/supporting-the-st-ives-community-at-the-sinps-festive-fair/): St Ives Smiles' involvement as a sponsor at the SINPS Festive Fair community event.
- [The benefits of a professional teeth cleaning](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/the-benefits-of-a-professional-teeth-cleaning/): What professional teeth cleaning involves and why it helps prevent plaque and tartar build-up.
- [Understanding gum disease and how it affects your oral health](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/understanding-gum-disease-and-how-it-affects-your-oral-health/): How gum disease develops from plaque build-up along the gumline and its effects on gum health.
- [What is general dentistry and what services does it include?](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/what-is-general-dentistry-and-what-services-does-it-include/): An explainer on general dentistry: check-ups, cleaning, fillings and other core services.
- [Bringing healthy smiles to Shelly Tots](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/shelly-tots-oral-health-visit/): A St Ives Smiles oral health session for children at Shelly Tots early learning centre.
- [St Ives FC sponsorship and protecting young smiles](https://www.stivessmiles.com.au/st-ives-fc-sponsorship/): St Ives Smiles' sponsorship of St Ives Football Club since 2023.
- [Google Business Profile](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=465400357593111363&hl=en&gl=AU): Location, hours and directions on Google Maps.