Find a good dentist in Townsville and know roughly what you'll pay before you sit in the chair.
We keep plain-English guides on Townsville dental clinics, prices and the cheaper ways in, like the JCU teaching clinic, public dental and health fund preferred providers. A few guides for other Aussie towns live here too.
Start with what you actually need
- Dental clinics directory
Practices we have checked in Townsville, Midland, Mooloolaba and Bundaberg, with addresses and what each one is known for.
- Best affordable dentists in Townsville
JCU Dental, public dental, CDBS for kids, payment plans and preferred provider clinics, all in one place.
- Dental bridges in Townsville
Types of bridge, what they cost locally, how the appointments go and when an implant makes more sense.
- Dentists in Midland, WA
Clinics around Midland Gate, The Avenue and Victoria Street, plus the public clinic in Middle Swan.
- Dentists in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
Local options for residents and holidaymakers, with tips if you need a dentist while you're on the coast.
- Medibank preferred dentists in Bundaberg
How Members' Choice works and which Bundaberg practices list Medibank as a preferred fund.
Why a Townsville dental guide?
Townsville is a big regional city, but finding clear information about dentists here has always been harder than it should be. Prices are rarely published, health fund deals vary from clinic to clinic, and a lot of people don't know the JCU teaching clinic or public dental exist until a mate mentions it.
So we started writing it down. Our Townsville guides cover the CBD, Aitkenvale, Kirwan, Idalia, Douglas, Hermit Park, North Ward and the surrounding suburbs. Over time we added a handful of guides for other places our readers asked about, like Midland in Perth's north-east, Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast and Bundaberg.
How we put the guides together
We check clinic details against public sources such as Healthdirect, the Queensland Health service finder and each practice's own website. Fee ranges come from published price guides and what clinics share publicly. We don't accept payment for listings or rankings, and if something looks out of date we would rather tell you to ring the clinic than guess.
Common questions
How much is a check-up and clean in Townsville?
Most private practices in Townsville charge somewhere between $200 and $350 for an exam, clean and bitewing X-rays. If you have extras cover and visit a preferred provider for your fund, the gap can drop to very little or nothing.
Is there free dental care in Townsville?
Yes, for people who qualify. Queensland Health runs public oral health services in Townsville for adults holding a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and for eligible children. Kids from families on Family Tax Benefit Part A can also use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at participating private clinics.
Do you recommend one dentist over another?
We don't take money from clinics to rank them. Our guides explain who suits what kind of patient, but the right dentist for you depends on your treatment, your health fund and where you live, so we always suggest calling two practices and comparing a written quote.
Are the prices on this site quotes?
No. They are typical ranges we pulled together from published fee guides and clinic information. Your actual cost depends on your mouth, the materials used and the practice, so ask for an itemised treatment plan before you start.
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