Melbourne Smile Clinic
Information about Melbourne Smile Clinic
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: 10h-19h
- wednesday: 9:15-18h
- thursday: 9:15-17h
- friday: 9:15-14h
- saturday: (closed)
Our focus is on achieving optimal health, function and aesthetics through thoroughness of care.
We also have a strong belief in prevention. A healthy mouth and teeth can be maintained for life if the right approach is maintained.
We aim to provide the most appropriate care to each patient using current dental technology and science while maintaining a high standard of practice.
It is extremely important for us to keep abreast of new advances in dental technology, science and standards. This is ensured by regular attendance of educational seminars and lectures by Dr Yew and the team.
Just like regular medical checks, regular dental checks and maintenance are crucial if you wish to have a lifetime of optimal oral health.
Our comment from Top Dentistas about Melbourne Smile Clinic:
Melbourne Smile Clinic is a highly regarded dental practice located in Northcote, Australia, known for its exceptional service and commitment to patient care. Patients consistently praise Dr. Christine Yew for her thoroughness and professionalism, with many expressing their appreciation for her gentle approach and ability to put them at ease during their visits. Here are some highlights based on user reviews:
- Years of dedication: Many clients have been returning to Dr. Yew for several years, reflecting excellent patient retention and satisfaction.
- Comprehensive care: The clinic utilizes advanced technology such as 3D imaging for detailed assessments, ensuring a complete understanding of each patient's dental needs.
- Comfortable environment: The staff is noted for being friendly, professional, and attentive, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere that reduces anxiety associated with dental visits.
- Quality treatments: Patients report high-quality results in various dental procedures, from routine cleanings to more complex treatments.
- Family-friendly: Dr. Yew's expertise is commended by families who appreciate her welcoming nature and ability to cater to children.
Overall, Melbourne Smile Clinic is highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch dental experience in Melbourne.
Services and Treatments
Melbourne Smile Clinic: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Been coming to see Dr Yew for 10 years now. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Dr Yew is really thorough and patient with her oral exam, assessment and explanation for my personal dental case. First time visit and she has assessed me in detail with 3D model scanner and explain to me about my oral habits, dental alignment and potential dental hygiene improvement. Even just a check up and clean she has reached above and beyond my expectation! Thank you and will definitely come back again!!
Fantastic experience: The staff here are always lovely and professional! I've been going here for years with no problems, and Dr Yew explains things so I always feel completely informed in what is going on!
Fantastic experience: Great work
Fantastic experience: Dr. Yew and the team at Melbourne Smile Clinic are exceptional. Their expertise and gentle approach made my dental experience comfortable and stress-free. The clinic is modern, clean, and well-equipped, and the entire staff is friendly and attentive. I couldn’t be happier with the care I received and the results of my treatment. If you’re looking for top-notch dental care in Melbourne, I highly recommend Dr. Yew and the Melbourne Smile Clinic.
Fantastic experience: Happy with my experiences here. Usually nervous with trips to the dentist but I've been coming here for a few years now and it's been pleasant every time. Very helpful with appointments and reminding me too
Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Melbourne Smile Clinic for a couple of years now and it’s been great. Excellent check-ups and cleans, and Christine provided good practical advice on day-to-day care which has made my six-monthly visits even smoother because my teeth are in better shape. The friendly, professional atmosphere and effort to maximise comfort underpin the efficient service. Very happy!
Fantastic experience: Have been going to Melbourne Smile Clinic for a number of years now and have always been happy with the service I've received. Highly professional & recommended to anyone
Fantastic experience: I received high quality dental work at Melbourne Smile Clinic. The dentist is professional, efficient and thorough. When I asked a question about my teeth her response was clear and helpful. I recommend Melbourne Smile Clinic to any person seeking quality dental work at a reasonable price.
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to see Christine for years. She is a great dentist.
Fantastic experience: For six years or more have always looked after me very well in a friendly way. And never any pain!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service by reception. Booked in for same day appointment, checkup (not including clean) $60, with X-ray and referral done within the afternoon
Fantastic experience: A great team that I couldn’t recommend more highly.
Fantastic experience: Very professional service, Dr Chirstine explained every detail for my service and I am very happy with her work .
Fantastic experience: I've been seeing Christine and Jennifer for years now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else to take care of my teeth. They do a great job and are super friendly.
Fantastic experience: A very gentle, kind and thorough dentist. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Christine for a number of years, and have never been unhappy or put off. The clinic is clean, efficient, and private PLUS Christine is legit the quickest and gentlest dentist I’ve been to. For me, a check up and clean is generally done in just under 30mins. I started going a few years back for some fillings and have since been going for regular check ups and cleans (which are fairly priced, even without private health cover). Appointment scheduling is simple to change if you need. Great location on High Street, with trams and public parking making access easy. I have never particularly liked visiting the dentist, and I’ve had some gnarly experiences. Someone referred me to Christine and I’ve never looked back. I’ll always recommend Melbourne Smile Clinic if people need a new dentist!
Fantastic experience: Very thorough and friendly. Will be returning every 6 months.
Fantastic experience: Welcoming environment. Prompt and professional. Would recommend.
Fantastic experience: Honest dentist that is evidently skilled and capable. They show a lot of integrity and knowledge.
Fantastic experience: Christine is extremely professional and does a wonderful job with the various needs our whole family has.
Fantastic experience: Have been attending for nearly three years. Exceptionally thorough, professional and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Friendly, calming staff and Christine really knows what she is doing! Highly recommended for the whole family.
Fantastic experience: Christine and Jennifer are lovely and very professional
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend the Melbourne Smile Clinic. Dr Christine Yew is highly professional, practical and personable. She is extremely well supported by Jennifer Ly, who is beyond patient and supportive with her administration for appointment dates and times. Dr Yew is extensively experienced and this is obviously apparent during all procedures, where she clearly explains what she is doing and how she will go ahead. This is the place to go for your dentistry.
Fantastic experience: Who knew I'd ever enjoy going to the dentist! Really appreciate all the amazing work Christine (and the whole team) does. Professional, helpful, straightforward. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Consistently great service and friendly staff - thorough check and clean.
Fantastic experience: I was looking for a local dentist and after reading the reviews about Melbourne Smile Clinic I chose them. I cannot fault Dr Christine Yew’s work and her attention to detail. I needed a couple of fillings replaced and also got two new porcelain veneers. I am absolutely happy with my new smile. I highly recommend Melbourne Smile Clinic.
Negative experience: Don’t go here for anything cosmetic but it’s good for general dentistry. Excellent quality root canal (years later) but utterly terrible front tooth cap/veneer. Wrong colour, shape, showed a line where it joined after a couple of months.
Hi Amy, we're sorry to hear you were not happy with the appearance of your front tooth. We would have been happy to rectify the issue at the time if you had notified us and done our best to give you a satisfactory outcome. It seems quite likely you had a resin composite build-up placed on your tooth. If the treatment was carried out years ago, the resin composite material would also have discolored over time and lose its polish. The resin composite material also tends to chip and fracture more easily. A ceramic crown or veneer, however, would give a long-lasting aesthetic result. You can find more information about ceramic veneers and crowns on our website (https://www.melbournesmileclinic.com.au/services) . Please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We'll be happy to help.
Fantastic experience: Like many people, I had avoided visiting a dentist unless I was in pain due to past experiences however this neglect resulted in me requiring more interventions. I really valued the honest assessment/consultation Dr Yew provided where a timeline and course of care was outlined to identify the different treatments required for my teeth, and the care with which those procedures were ultimately carried out. Needless to say it's now been 5 years since my first visit - I no longer fear visiting the dentist, (I'd routinely fallen asleep during procedures - including a root canal) but most importantly my oral health has improved greatly and I now only come back for regular scheduled checkups and maintenance. Thank you everyone at the Smile Clinic!
Fantastic experience: I have had nothing but good experiences at this dentist (well, as good as a dentist visit can be). Professional and friendly staff, I have been going top this dentist since I was a child, and they always made me feel comfortable.
Negative experience: Nice receptionist Dentist on the other hand was waaaayyy too rough while flossing after cleaning :( :( Sorry, won't be going back
Dear Yeshna, we are sorry you perceived the dentist as 'rough'.
We can assure you that we do not seek out to be deliberately 'rough' and cause discomfort to our patients. Flossing is carried out as an integral part of the cleaning procedure and in order to achieve thorough plaque removal, a degree of pressure has to be applied to the teeth surfaces with the floss. Furthermore, if a patient is seen to be in a great deal of discomfort during a procedure, we usually stop or alter the procedure to minimise discomfort as much as possible.
Thank you for your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Very good and professional service. My children had a check up and thorough clean and the dentist took the time to assess and explain the cause of the discomfort I was having with some teeth and discuss treatment options. Highly recommend this clinic.
Fantastic experience: Dr Yew is fabulous! She is so thorough, explains everything properly, and It was the best scale and clean I’ve ever had! I will be definitely seeing her for all my dental work from now on, so glad I found her. Lovely receptionist as well.
Fantastic experience: Consistently reliable, thorough, well explained treatment. As good as any dentist I have used.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and takes the extra step in getting mums dentures 100%. Very happy with the service, highly recommended. Thank you to all the staff too.
Fantastic experience: Dr Christine Yew and the staff were fantastic. Great service, strongly recommend!
Fantastic experience: The best dentist I’ve had in years. I’ve been going to Melbourne Smile Clinic for quite a long time now. The quality of the treatment is terrific and I have absolute trust in Dr Yew.
Fantastic experience: The whole family have been seeing Christine for almost 10 years now.
Fantastic experience: I have been visiting Melbourne Smile Clinic for a number of years and have always been very pleased with the treatment and care provided by Dr Christine Yew and staff.
Fantastic experience: Thank you doctor! Great dentist, caring and thorough. After 8 years or so of avoiding the dentist, Dr Christine Yew was a great dentist to go to. We had lots of work to do. She friendly and professional and I felt looked after. I would recommend.
Fantastic experience: I've been visiting here for around 5 years now. Very professional, and always seems to be running on time, which is a bonus. Would recommend.
Fantastic experience: Support your local all Female dental surgery!!! I had not been to the dentist in over 10years. I needed a lot of work, they never made me feel bad for not going for so long and gave me a treatment plan so I knew up front how much it would cost. Very good service!! !
Fantastic experience: A really great dentist. I was in desperate need of a calm and experienced dentist that helped me stay calm despite the amount of work I needed. I was so happy to have rung the clinic and their caring and considered approach has been fantastic.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and very short waiting times to get in. Highly recommend to anyone in the Northcote area.
Fantastic experience: Melbourne Smile Clinic in Northcote provides a friendly and professional dental service. Have been visiting Dr Christine Yew and her team for a number of years with consistently good dental service and advice. I've even had wisdom teeth removed under local anaesthetic by Dr Yew with minimal discomfort and good post op care!
Fantastic experience: I've seen a number dentists over the years with various teeth issues and unfortunately obtained a lot of fillings. I began seeing Dr Yew about 5 years ago and I'm so pleased and relieved to have found a dentist I can stick with. Her demeanour is professional, caring and non-judemental. Her approach to treatment is always ethical and never pushy, explaining the most cost-effective and long -lasting options clearly. She even removed some very stubborn stains on my teeth which I thought I'd be stuck with for life. I began taking my son for check ups when he was 2, she was great with him and he patiently sits on the chair by himself which is a minor miracle! I highly recommend Dr Yew to friends, the other staff are also lovely and create a relaxing and calm environment. I had a check up and clean today and feel so much better for it!
Fantastic experience: Christine is such a lovely dentist and the team at the clinic are always friendly and kind when I visit, and have seen my through wisdom teeth surgery at a younger age and into adulthood - I would highly recommend the clinic to all.
Fantastic experience: Great dentist for the whole family
Fantastic experience: Dr Yew and staff ensure going to the dentist is as easy as possible.
Fantastic experience: Dr Yew is an excellent dentist! After moving interstate, it took me a couple of visits with various dentists until I came across Dr Yew. The service here is professional and I always feel like I am well cared for. I recently had a crown put in and it went exactly as planned and I'm really happy with the result. I would recommend Melbourne Smile Clinic to anyone looking for a dentist who provides a comprehensive dental service.
Fantastic experience: Christine provides the most professional service with a clear, direct and honest approach about the best treatment for you. Her gentle touch will put you at ease and her staff are very welcoming and helpful. I have spent the last 5 years receiving major dental treatment involving many dental specialists and in comparison, Christine's knowledge and experience is second to none.
Fantastic experience: Christine is the only dentist I'm not panicked to return to. My previous dentist was rough and rude - and always managed to tack on extra costs without telling me first. I assumed that this was how all dentists were. Christine is gentle and thorough. She explains everything she's doing - even if it's just a clean. There have never been any surprise fees. She gives objective opinions on if procedures are required or only cosmetic (I had been told by my old dentist that I required Invisalign) Her staff are lovely. Our appointments have been easy to book in and always on time.
Fantastic experience: Friendly and professional - everyone was also fantastic for my young child's first trip to the dentist :)
Fantastic experience: I've been a patient for approximately 4 years now. The dentist is gentle and patient. She worked with me to get the splint i find most comfortable. I've referred friends here and will keep going.
Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend the Melbourne Smile Clinic. Dr Christine Yew has tended to my teeth for the last few years, including dealing with extractions of one of my teeth, an implant and thorough checkups. All good!
Fantastic experience: Have been going here for years. I even travel across town to get there nowadays. I'm always happy with the service, so would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Christine is professional and straightforward and explains all the processes of the treatment well. Treatments for myself and my son have been very successful. Staff are courteous and handle all requirements with aplomb. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Very professional, I had a filling a week ago and was very happy with the service
Fantastic experience: Friendly and professional service with an emphasis on high quality patient centred care. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Christine Yew is a top notch dentist. High praise from someone who is highly anxious about going to the dentist! I trust her judgement and her technical expertise.
Negative experience: After a chipped tooth about a year ago I went to get a filling at this dentist. She advised me I needed a dental plate to prevent grinding. After wearing this for a couple of weeks, it caused me to wake up with a locked jaw and since this time, has permanently left a click in my jaw despite ceasing use. I since went to a specialist who said this jaw misalignment was likely caused by the ill-fitting plate and it cost me $2000 for treatment. In addition, the filling fell out within 3 days of repair and the replacement by the same dentist has just fallen out again. Not only has this dentist cost me thousands of dollars of origin cost and repair needed for the original work being done poorly, I have also now got permanent damage to my jaw. Don't go here.
Dear Imogen, We are sorry to hear you have had issues with your jaw. The splint (dental plate) was provided to you in 2013 which was when you last attended. All findings were indicative at the time that you had a bruxing (grinding) habit, which would have caused the fracture in your tooth . In cases of bruxism, a splint is usually recommended to prevent further wear of teeth.
The chip in your tooth was first repaired in 2013 and a warning was given that it could fall out due to the location of the tooth in the front biting area . When it fell out the first time, it was promptly replaced for you at no extra cost and again warning was given that the filling might fall out again. Since it has fallen out recently, this means the filling has lasted 4 years.
The splint is custom made for each patient and we take care that it fits optimally, hence our surprise at this specialist's comment. We also recommend regular reviews and adjustments as necessary as the splint can get worn down with use. In most cases, patients get used to wearing the splint and do not encounter issues. In your case, unfortunately, we were not made aware that you had issues with the splint. Had we been notified, we would have made sure to take corrective measures and advise you accordingly to resolve the issues. When you were seen for the filling replacement shortly after the splint was provided, there was no mention of issues with your jaw and we did not receive any updates from you since. We hope that the specialist treatment has been effective.
Fantastic experience: Really happy with the service here. The appointment ran on time, friendly and gentle dental service. I'm generally quite afraid to go to my check ups, but Christine always makes me feel at ease. Will be back!
Negative experience: After an initial consult for a check up and clean I was advised I needed a filling on a tooth which did not seem to be problematic. I took the advice and got the filling and was in pain not just for hours, but for days and weeks. Went back and they begrudgingly redid the filling (though this in itself felt like a feat for them to do free of charge!) but it didn't fix the problem. When I went to see a new dentist I was shown that the tooth was cracked in two places. Given when the pain started it's almost certainly from when this filling was done. I'm extremely dissatisfied with this experience and now have to live with a cracked tooth for the rest of my life.
It is unfortunate you have had issues with your tooth. However, according to our records, you last attended our clinic in September 2015. When the filling was redone, the dentist did not detect any cracks in the tooth. The filling was redone free of charge. We certainly did not consider it a feat to do so, but as a gesture of good will towards you. Unfortunately, this was obviously not appreciated.
A few days after the filling was redone, we received a call from you informing us that the symptoms had subsided and completely gone after treatment. Furthermore, for a crack to form in a tooth, a very high level of force would have to be applied to it, which is extremely unlikely to happen during a filling procedure. We stand by our professional integrity and believe that this review lacks accuracy and is misleading.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service, professional environment, highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Been through two dentists already with issues with not only treatments, but quality of service, which I have high expectations of given the amount they charge. I felt very comfortable here, well looked after and supported. Confidence and comfort is important obviously as a lot of us hate the dentist, but I'll be sure to now come back here.
Fantastic experience: By far the best dental experience ever. Thanks for everything Dr Yew
Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Dr Christine Yew for a few years now for various reasons from small to big dental jobs and I would go no where else in Melbourne and highly recommend her clinic. Dr Yew and her staff are professional, polite and understanding. Dr Yew takes the time to answer questions and concerns in detail and makes you feel important, taking her time, being thorough and giving you options. I never feel pressured or rushed or just another number. My teeth are in great shape as she has fixed up previous dentists less than perfect work. The clinic is intimate, clean, nicely presented, minimal and comfortable. Once again, highly recommend :)
Fantastic experience: Great Service, clean facility.
Fantastic experience: I was recommended by a friend a few years ago and was impressed with the attentive, consultative and non judgemental approach by Dr. Christine Yew. Since then I have moved to a different area, and still continue to visit the Melbourne Smile Clinic due to their fabulous service and dentistry. I could not recommend them highly enough!
Fantastic experience: Been going to Christine for years now. Always lovely and professional. Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Fantastic experience: Melbourne Smile have removed a lot of the stress associated with visiting the Dentist. Beside providing very good professional service they also reduced the impact of dental care on the environment. Dental Health with low environmental footprint.
Fantastic experience: I have been a regular client of Dr Yew's for some time now as I have a range of work that needs doing. I have always found her to be very professional and upfront in letting me know how much things are going to cost and what is the best way to move forward. The reception staff and nurses are also very professional, polite and friendly. As for Dr Christine's work, she seems to be very skilled and gentle. Always making sure I'm comfortable. Unlike other butchers I've been to in the past. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the Melbourne Smile Clinic and will continue go there and recommend them to others
Positive experience: They seemed to do a good job. Just disappointed my check up and clean cost $100 more than I was told over the phone. Not a nice surprise when I went to pay
I'd like to apologise if you were misinformed. We usually take care to give the right information to patients. In this case, it could be that the staff member who spoke to you might have been mistaken or there might have been a miscommunication. However we can only give an approximate idea of costs on the phone and if radiographs are taken or the treatment provided is more or different, the costs will vary. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure such errors do not recur.
Thank you
Dr C Yew
Fantastic experience: Great dentist. Started going when I was living in Northcote. Years later, I still travel across the city for appointments. I wouldn't pay much attention to the guy who gave 2 x 1 star reviews a few years ago. Yes, it is very modern, and that's exactly why I go. I'm sure you can find an ultra cheap dentist with old, painful equipment. But, why would you want to?
Fantastic experience: HI, I would definitely recommend The Smile Clinic. Dr Christine Yew is a expert in her profession, very properly and gives high quality treatment. The work is carried out very well and the finishing product is a great looking smile! If you want to look after your teeth properly and get good advice, and treatment the look no further. Thank you ...
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