What to expect at your first dental visit
Your first appointment is a check-up, so we get to know your teeth before we plan any treatment.
Your first appointment, step by step
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Step 1: Book your visit
Send us a WhatsApp with a day that suits you. If you're in pain, say so and we'll see you as soon as we can.
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Step 2: Fill in a patient form
Reception hands you a form for your contact details and medical history.
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Step 3: Your check-up
We check your teeth, gums and mouth.
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Step 4: Your options
We explain what we found and talk you through your options. You decide what happens next.
Meet the team
On the day, our receptionist greets you at the front desk, and a clinical assistant is with you in the treatment room.
- Open Saturdays, 9am to 12pm
- Secure parking
What to bring
A list of your medicines
Everything you take regularly, including medicines from the pharmacy.
Notes on your health
Any condition you are treated for and any allergy, including to medicines. If you are pregnant, tell us before any X-ray.
Your medical aid card
If you are on medical aid, bring your card along.
How medical aid works: Your medical aid cardGoogle review
Front he receptionist to the dentist and the assistant. No pains after and every step is explained. I think I just found a dentist for my kids and I.
Google review
An amazing dentist! Very informative, gentle and professional. I could not believe how quickly my tooth was extracted. Highly recommend this dental practice
Google review
A professional & friendly team. Overall great experience at the dentist. My 3 year old actually asked if he could visit again. Safe secure parking at the back.
Finding us
Address
North Coast Road Medical Centre, 490 Chris Hani Road (formerly North Coast Road), Park Hill, Durban North, Durban, 4051
Get directionsCall or WhatsApp
Opening hours
Mon to Fri: 9am to 4pm
Sat: 9am to 12pm
Sun and public holidays: Closed
Coming from Umhlanga, La Lucia or another nearby suburb? See getting here from your suburb.
Good to know before you come
Say so when you book. During your visit you can ask for headphones, a blanket and pillow, softer lighting or tinted glasses.
We see children too. A parent or guardian makes the booking for anyone under 18.
Your first appointment is a consultation: we look at your teeth and talk through what you'd like to change.
Give us at least 24 hours' notice by phone or WhatsApp, and we'll find you another time.
First visit questions
Anything else, call 031 563 2473 or send a WhatsApp to the same number.
Only if we need them to see between your teeth or under the gum.
We take medical aid, card and cash, and you can ask us about paying in instalments.
Book your first visit
